Running Races in Arkansas — 2026

There are 193 running races in Arkansas in 2026 across 66 cities. The next upcoming race is the $5 5K in Mountain Home on June 18. Popular distances include 5K races, trail runs, half marathons.

Summer Sizzler- Fayetteville

Sat, Aug 29 · Springdale, AR Springdale

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Mount Nebo Chicken Fried 10k

Sat, Aug 29 · Dardanelle, AR Dardanelle

Virtual Mount Nebo Chicken Fried 10kMount Nebo Chicken fry 10k walk onlyMount Nebo Chicken Fry 10k Virtual

From $35 Open

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Summer Sizzler- Little Rock

Sun, Aug 30 · North Little Rock, AR North Little Rock

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (36)

Sat, Sep 5 · Fort Smith, AR Fort Smith

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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45th Annual ARK 5K Classic

Sat, Sep 5 · North Little Rock, AR North Little Rock

Road 45th Annual ARK 5K Classic45th Annual ARK 5K Classic Wheelchair/Handcart Division

From $18 Open

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Never Forget 5K

Sat, Sep 5 · Arkadelphia, AR Arkadelphia

Road 5K WalkTanks and Turnouts35 LB Ruck March +1

From $35 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Springdale, AR (36)

Sat, Sep 5 · Springdale, AR Springdale

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Little Rock

Sat, Sep 12 · North Little Rock, AR North Little Rock

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Grit and Guts Trail Race 2026

Sat, Sep 12 · Dardanelle, AR Dardanelle

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Run for Tomorrow 5k

Sat, Sep 12 · Mountain Home, AR Mountain Home

Road Run for Tomorrow 5K

From $25 Open

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Dover Pirate Basketball Run the Plank 5k

Sat, Sep 12 · Dover, AR Dover

Road Dover Pirate Basketball Run the Plank Kids FUN RUNDover Pirate Basketball Run the Plank 5k Walk onlyDover Pirate Basketball Run the Plank 5k

From $0 Open

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NAMI Arkansas End the Stigma 5K Run/Walk - Northwest Arkansas

Sat, Sep 12 · Fayetteville, AR Fayetteville

Road 5K RUN (timed)5K WALK

From $0 Open

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Minuteman 5k Trail Race

Sat, Sep 12 · North Little Rock, AR North Little Rock

Road Minuteman Day 5k Trail Race

From $30 Open

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Praying Ninja Warrior Benefit Race

Sat, Sep 12 · Wooster, AR Wooster

Virtual Praying Ninja Warrior 5kPraying Ninja Warrior walk/run Virtual1/2 Marathon year 2 +1

From $15 Open

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Race for Recovery 5K & Breaking Barriers Recovery Mile

Sat, Sep 12 · Little Rock, AR Little Rock

Road 1K - Breaking Barriers Recovery MileAdvocacy Walk5K Run

From $35 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Little Rock, AR (37)

Sat, Sep 12 · Little Rock, AR Little Rock

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Hero 5k Walk / Run

Sat, Sep 12 · El Dorado, AR El Dorado

Road 5k run5k walker

From $30 Open

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Run for Hope

Sat, Sep 12 · Greenbrier, AR Greenbrier

Road GHS Run for Hope

From $20 Open

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14th Annual Omega Prostate Cancer Awareness 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 12 · Little Rock, AR Little Rock

Road 14th Annual Omega Prostate Cancer Awareness 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Fayetteville

Sun, Sep 13 · Fayetteville, AR Fayetteville

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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DeGray Lake Triathlon

Sun, Sep 13 · Caddo Valley, AR Caddo Valley

Virtual Open Water SwimSprint - IndividualTraining Plan Only - No Entry +6

From $45 Open 25 spots left

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East End Sizzler 10K/5K

Sat, Sep 19 · East End, AR East End

Virtual East End Sizzler 5K Run or WalkEast End Sizzler 10K RunEast End Sizzler 10K Virtual

From $20 Open 100 spots left

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (38)

Sat, Sep 19 · Fort Smith, AR Fort Smith

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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5th Annual SSGT Taylor Hoover Memorial 5K & Community Event

Sat, Sep 19 · West Memphis, AR West Memphis

Virtual 5th Annual 5K Run/Walk5th Annual 5K Virtual Run/Walk Challenge

From $30 Open

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Rolling for a Cure 5K

Sat, Sep 19 · Blytheville, AR Blytheville

Road Rolling for a Cure 5KRolling for a Cure 5K (Walking Only)

From $25 Open

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5th Annual SSGT Taylor Hoover Memorial 5K

Sat, Sep 19 · West Memphis, AR West Memphis

Virtual 5th Annual SSGT Taylor Hoover Memorial 5k5th Annual SSGT Taylor Hoover Memorial Virtual 5k

From $35 Open

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MJ's Stampede

Sat, Sep 19 · Fort Smith, AR Fort Smith

Road MJ's Stampede 5K WalkMJ's Stampede 5K RunMJ's Stampede 10K Run +1

From $30 Open

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Run/Walk 4LIFE 5K Presented by the FFCC

Sat, Sep 19 · Virtual, AR Virtual

Virtual Concepts of Truth VIRTUAL Run/Walk 4LIFE 5k

From $20 Open

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Because We Care 2nd Annual Walk

Sat, Sep 19 · FORT SMITH, AR FORT SMITH

Because We Care 2nd Annual Walk

From $25 Open

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Heroes and Villains Half Marathon - Little Rock

Sun, Sep 20 · North Little Rock, AR North Little Rock

Virtual 1 Mile RunVolunteer then Run 5K (3.11 mi)5k Run 3.1 Miles +4

From $15 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Run Unicorn Run - Magic Mile Fun Run, 5K & 10K

Sun, Sep 20 · Eureka Springs, AR Eureka Springs

Road Magical Mile Fun Run5K Training Group with 5K entry5K +1

From $33 Open Closing Soon

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Big Dam Bridge100 presented by Arvest

Sat, Sep 26 · North Little Rock, AR North Little Rock

Virtual Virtual 1515 Mile26 Mile +18

From $30 Open

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The Compassionate Friends of Eastern Arkansas Walk To Remember & (Butterfly Release at end of Walk) Fundraiser

Sat, Sep 26 · Wynne, AR Wynne

The Compassionate Friends of Eastern Arkansas 5th Annual Walk To Remember & Butterfly Release

From $35 Open

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The Great 5k Pumpkin Run Event

Sat, Sep 26 · Lonoke, AR Lonoke

Virtual 1-Mile Family TrotVirtual Run5k Pumpkin Run

From $10 Open

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Heart & Sole Half Marathon/10K/5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Jonesboro, AR Jonesboro

Road Half Marathon5K10K

From $35 Open

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On Our Way 5k

Sat, Sep 26 · Clarksville, AR Clarksville

Road On Our Way 5k Run-ChildOn Our Way 5k RunOn Our Way 5k Walk-Child +3

From $10 Open

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Heroes Against Hunger 5K

Fri, Oct 2 · Little Rock, AR Little Rock

Road Walk With a PA StudentHeroes Against Hunger 5KSpirit Runner +1

From $0 Open

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Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (40)

Sat, Oct 3 · Fort Smith, AR Fort Smith

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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The Growing Minds Foundation 5K

Sat, Oct 3 · Pocahontas, AR Pocahontas

Virtual The Growing Minds Foundation 5KVirtual Participation

From $25 Open

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HOT SPRINGS H2GORUN!

Sat, Oct 3 · Hot Springs National Park, AR Hot Springs National Park

Road HOT SPRINGS H2GO RUN/WALK

From $25 Open

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Arkansas Traveller 100

Sat, Oct 3 · Perryville, AR Perryville

Trail Arkansas Traveller 100

From $235 Open

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MCAEOC 5K Color for Cancer Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 3 · Blytheville, AR Blytheville

Road MCAEOC 5K Color for Cancer Run/WalkSpirit Runner/Walker (Not Participating)

From $25 Open

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Ozark Trail Festival "Run to the Wagon" 5K Fun Run

Sat, Oct 3 · Heber Springs, AR Heber Springs

Virtual Virtual Run5K

From $25 Open

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Spooky Sprint - Little Rock

Sat, Oct 3 · North Little Rock, AR North Little Rock

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Discovery Run

Sat, Oct 3 · Harrison, AR Harrison

Road Discovery 1 MileDiscovery 5k

From $25 Open

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ARktoberfest Beer Mile

Sat, Oct 3 · Mountain Home, AR Mountain Home

Beer Mile

From $30 Open

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Spooky Sprint - Fayetteville

Sun, Oct 4 · Fayetteville, AR Fayetteville

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Outback in the Ozarks 205 Mile Relay

Fri, Oct 9 · Eureka Springs, AR Eureka Springs

Road 65 Mile Relay (4-6 Runners)OTO Standard Team (7-12 Runners)OTO Half Team (6 Runners) +2

From $179 Open

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Run for the Spear of It 5k

Sat, Oct 10 · Texarkana, AR Texarkana

Road 5KSleep-In Supporter

From $25 Open

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2026 RAT 1000 and Mini RAT

Sat, Oct 10 · Texarkana, AR Texarkana

Open

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