Running Races in Arkansas — 2026

There are 228 running races in Arkansas in 2026 across 73 cities. The next upcoming race is the HOWL-O-WEEN Hairy and Scary Fest Zombie Run 5k Saturday, Oct. 10th, 2026 in Mountain Home on October 10. Popular distances include 5K races, half marathons, ultras.

DownTown Fall Fest 5K and Kids 1k Fun Run

Sat, Oct 31 · Russellville, AR Russellville

Virtual Kids 1k Fun RunDowntown Fall Fest 5K WalkDowntown Fall Fest 5k- Virtual +1

From $15 Open

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Mena Run For Your Life 5k Run & Fun Run

Sat, Oct 31 · Mena, AR Mena

Road 5K Run5k Fun Run/Walk

From $15 Open

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Savannah's Spirit 5k & Costume Contest

Sat, Oct 31 · Hot Springs National Park, AR Hot Springs National Park

Road Savannah's Spirit 5k & Costume Contest

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Whitney's Race 2026

Sat, Oct 31 · Fort Smith, AR Fort Smith

Road IN PERSON 5K - Race, Run, Walk, or CrawlIN PERSON 10K - Race or Run1 MILE KIDS FUN RUN! +1

From $15 Open

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Bison 3K GLOW Run/Walk

Fri, Nov 6 · Searcy, AR Searcy

Road Bison 3K GLOW Fun Walk/Run

From $20 Open

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Hoofin' The Hills

Sat, Nov 7 · Little Rock, AR Little Rock

Trail Hoofin' The Hills 5K

From $30 Open

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Philander Smith University Homecoming 5K Walk/Run

Sat, Nov 7 · Little Rock, AR Little Rock

Road Philander Smith University Homecoming 5K Run/Walk RegistrationPhilander Smith University Homecoming 5K Run/Walk Early RegistrationPhilander Smith University Homecoming 5K Run/Walk Late Registration +1

From $30 Open

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Veterans Suicide Awareness Walk

Sat, Nov 7 · Beebe, AR Beebe

Open

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The Next Loop Endurance Series - Pinnacle Mountain, AR November

Sat, Nov 7 · Roland, AR Roland

Trail The Next Loop Endurance Series 5K, 10K, 1/2 Marathon, Marathon, 50K

From $100 Open

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The Maumelle Foodie 5k/10k Fun Run

Sat, Nov 7 · Maumelle, AR Maumelle

Road The Foodie 5kThe Foodie 10k

From $25 Open

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Takin' Cara Business Memorial Run 5K & 10K

Sat, Nov 7 · Walnut Ridge, AR Walnut Ridge

Road Takin' Cara Business Foundation 5KTakin' Cara Business Foundation 10KSpirit Runner (Not Participating)

From $25 Open

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3rd Annual Ghost-to-Gobble 1-Mile, 5k, & 8k

Sat, Nov 7 · Conway, AR Conway

Road Ghost-to-Gobble 1-MileGhost-to-Gobble 1-Mile Kids RegistrationGhost-to-Gobble 5k +2

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Gobbler 5K & 10K at Fort Smith, AR (45)

Sat, Nov 7 · Fort Smith, AR Fort Smith

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Turkey Trails - Little Rock

Sat, Nov 7 · North Little Rock, AR North Little Rock

Virtual 1 Mile5k10k +7

From $15 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Chasing Zero 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Nov 7 · North Little Rock, AR North Little Rock

Virtual Chasing Zero 1 Mile Fun RunChasing Zero 5KChasing Zero Virtual Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Springdale, AR (45)

Sat, Nov 7 · Springdale, AR Springdale

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Micah Rine Wildcat Legacy 5k

Sat, Nov 7 · Searcy, AR Searcy

Road 1 Mile Run/Walk5k Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Paving the Promise 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Jonesboro, AR Jonesboro

Road Paving the Promise 5KSpirit Runner (not participating)

From $30 Open

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Birdeye

Sat, Nov 7 · Cherry Valley, AR Cherry Valley

Road 1 Mile5k17 Mile

From $0 Open 14 spots left

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19th Annual Jim Rowland FCA River Valley Run 5k, 10k, Half Marathon

Sat, Nov 7 · Fort Smith, AR Fort Smith

Road 1/2 Marathon5k10k

From $27.5 Open 98 spots left

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BYA on the Parkway 5K & 10K

Sat, Nov 7 · Bryant, AR Bryant

Virtual 5K10KVirtual Run/Walk

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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SLS Dash 5K for Neurodiversity

Sat, Nov 7 · Fayetteville, AR Fayetteville

Road 1 Mile Fun RunAdaptive Mobility 5KRun/Walk 5K +1

From $25 Open

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Salute to Veterans 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Rogers, AR

Sun, Nov 8 · Rogers, AR Rogers

Virtual 5K-Active Duty5K5K-Mail Me My Swag +12

From $0 Open

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28th Annual HashFest Red Dress Weekend

Fri, Nov 13 · Hot Springs National Park, AR Hot Springs National Park

Trail 28th Annual HashFest Red Dress Weekend

From $69.69 Open

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Spa Running Festival

Sat, Nov 14 · Hot Springs, AR Hot Springs

Road Spa Squirt Race5K RunSpa 10K +2

From $0 Open

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Blytheville Miles For Moms 5K

Sat, Nov 14 · Blytheville, AR Blytheville

Road Miles For Moms 5k

From $25 Open

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2026 Hytrol Industrial Park 5K/10K

Sat, Nov 14 · Jonesboro, AR Jonesboro

Virtual Hytrol 5KHytrol 10KSpirit Runner (Not Participating)

From $25 Open

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Mountie Bowling 5K

Sat, Nov 14 · Rogers, AR Rogers

Virtual Mountie Bowling 5KMounti Bowling 5K - Virtual Option

From $30 Open

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Wango Tango

Sat, Nov 14 · Siloam Springs, AR Siloam Springs

Trail 5K10K2 Person Female Team +7

From $30 Open

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OLIVIA'S H.O.P.E. RUN 5K * 1K WALK

Sat, Nov 14 · North Little Rock, AR North Little Rock

Open

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Creek Trail Crusher

Sat, Nov 14 · Paragould, AR Paragould

Ultra 6 Hour Crusher12 Hour Crusher24 Hour Crusher

From $60 Open

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Gobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Little Rock, AR (46)

Sat, Nov 14 · Little Rock, AR Little Rock

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $30 Open

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Hardin Elementary Color Run

Sat, Nov 14 · Redfield, AR Redfield

Road Hardin Elementary Color Run

From $10 Open

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Girls on the Run Celebratory 5K

Sat, Nov 14 · Bentonville, AR Bentonville

Road Girls on the Run Celebratory 5K

From $20 Open

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Turley Turkey Trot 5K Run & Walk

Sat, Nov 14 · Texarkana, AR Texarkana

Virtual 3rd Annual Turley Turkey Trot 5K Run & Walk (includes T-shirt until 10/31/26)Shirt Only purchase

From $0 Open

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Epsilon Alpha Lambda's 3rd Annual Founders Day Fun 2K Run/Walk

Sat, Nov 14 · Conway, AR Conway

Virtual Epsilon Alpha Lambda's 2nd Annual Founders Day Fun 2K Run/WalkVirtual Epsilon Alpha Lambda's 2nd Annual Founders Day Fun 2K Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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Turkey Shuffle - Little Rock

Sun, Nov 15 · North Little Rock, AR North Little Rock

Virtual 1 Mile Run5k Run 3.1 MilesVolunteer then Run 5K 3.11 Miles +3

From $15 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Turkey Trails - Fayetteville

Sun, Nov 15 · Fayetteville, AR Fayetteville

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +7

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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2026 BAC TURKEY TROT 5K

Mon, Nov 16 · Beebe, AR Beebe

Virtual Turkey Trot virtualTurkey Trot 2026

From $40 Open

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3rd Annual Saline County Striders Turkey Trot 5K

Sat, Nov 21 · Benton, AR Benton

Road 3rd Annual Saline County Striders Turkey Trot 5K

From $35 Open

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Raid the Rock Adventure Race

Sat, Nov 21 · Little Rock, AR Little Rock

Raid the Rock 4 Hour Sprint Adventure RaceRaid the Rock 12 Hour Adventure Race

From $60 Open

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Gobbler 5K & 10K at Fort Smith, AR (47)

Sat, Nov 21 · Fort Smith, AR Fort Smith

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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White River Marathon

Sat, Nov 21 · Cotter, AR Cotter

Road 5KHalf MarathonMarathon

From $25 Open

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Tri-County, AR Marine Toys for Tots 5k walk/run

Sat, Nov 21 · Clarksville, AR Clarksville

Road 5K walk/Run

From $25 Open

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Izard Regionals 1st Annual Gobbler Gallop 5K

Sat, Nov 21 · Calico Rock, AR Calico Rock

Road Gobbler Gallop 5K Race

From $25 Open

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Run Young & Free 5K & 1K Fun Run

Sat, Nov 21 · Hot Springs National Park, AR Hot Springs National Park

Virtual Run Young & Free 1K Run/WalkRun Young & Free 5KVirtual RY&F Race

From $30 Open

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Pie Gobbler 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Little Rock, AR (TH)

Thu, Nov 26 · Little Rock, AR Little Rock

Road 5K10K13.1M

From $30 Open

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Batesville Turkey Day 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Batesville, AR Batesville

Road Batesville Turkey Day 5K

From $30 Open

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2026 Turkey Trot 5k and Gobble Wobble Kids Mile

Thu, Nov 26 · Conway, AR Conway

Virtual 2026 Gobble Wobble Kids MileGobble Wobble - PAID ParentGobble Wobble - FREE Parent +4

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Turkey Trot-n-Trek

Thu, Nov 26 · Fayetteville, AR Fayetteville

Road Turkey Trek 1kTurkey Trot 5k

From $15 Open

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