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.

Cabot's 4th Annual Turkey Trot - Presented by Thomas Long Homes

Thu, Nov 26 · Cabot, AR Cabot

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Ken Freeman Huff, Puff, then Stuff 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Hot Springs National Park, AR Hot Springs National Park

Road Ken Freeman Huff, Puff, then Stuff 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Sunset 6/12/24 Hour Endurance Challenge

Fri, Nov 27 · Benton, AR Benton

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GREAT DUCK RACE

Sat, Nov 28 · Stuttgart, AR Stuttgart

Virtual Great Duck Race 5KGreat Duck Race 10KVirtual Great Duck Race

From $40 Open

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Turkey Wobble at the Brewery - Walk and Ride

Sat, Nov 28 · Fort Smith, AR Fort Smith

Turkey Wobble at Fort Smith Brewing - Walk and/or Ride

From $35 Open

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RVR Turkey Trot 5k

Sat, Nov 28 · Russellville, AR Russellville

Virtual Kids 1k Fun Run5k Run5k Walk +1

From $15 Open

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The Triple C at Woolly Hollow

Sat, Dec 5 · Greenbrier, AR Greenbrier

Trail 1 mile fun run4 mile course10 mile course +1

From $30 Open

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Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Springdale, AR (49)

Sat, Dec 5 · Springdale, AR Springdale

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Hope for the Holiday Half Marathon and 5k in Memory of Garrett Yeager

Sat, Dec 5 · Batesville, AR Batesville

Virtual Hope for the Holiday Virtual Race 5K5k Run/WalkHalf Marathon +1

From $30 Open

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Experience Fayetteville Half Marathon

Sat, Dec 5 · Fayetteville, AR Fayetteville

Virtual Fun RunVirtual 5K5K +5

From $15 Open Closing Soon 50 spots left

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2026 Arkansas Grand Prix

Sat, Dec 5 · Little Rock, AR Little Rock

Road Arkansas Grand Prix

From $10 Open

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2026 Jingle Bell Run - Little Rock, AR

Sat, Dec 5 · Little Rock, AR Little Rock

Virtual Virtual Jingler5K Timed5K Untimed

From $35 Open

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Reindeer Run/Walk 5K

Sat, Dec 5 · Vilonia, AR Vilonia

Road Reindeer Run/Walk 5K

From $30 Open

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Holiday 5K & 10K at Fort Smith, AR (49)

Sat, Dec 5 · Fort Smith, AR Fort Smith

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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LOViT Marathon

Sat, Dec 5 · Mount Ida, AR Mount Ida

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Mena Winterfest Reindeer Fun Run/Walk

Sat, Dec 5 · Mena, AR Mena

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Farmington Jingle Jog

Sat, Dec 5 · Farmington, AR Farmington

Road 1K Walk5K Run/Walk

From $15 Open

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CRC aid station for 3B26

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

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Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Little Rock, AR (50)

Sat, Dec 12 · Little Rock, AR Little Rock

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Cave City Holiday Parade 2 Mile

Sat, Dec 12 · Cave City, AR Cave City

Road Cave City Holiday Parade 2 Mile RunCave City Holiday Parade 2 Mile Walk

From $20 Open

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Candy Cane Course - Little Rock

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

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +7

From $22 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Riggs CAT Quarry Jingle Rocks 5k

Sat, Dec 12 · Malvern, AR Malvern

Road 5kSpectatorsFamily Fun Run

From $20 Open

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Greenwood Chamber of Commerce Yule Run

Sat, Dec 12 · Greenwood, AR Greenwood

Road 2026 Greenwood Chamber of Commerce Yule Run 5K

From $25 Open

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Candy Cane Course- Fayetteville

Sun, Dec 13 · Springdale, AR Springdale

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +7

From $22 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Holiday 5K & 10K at Fort Smith, AR (51)

Sat, Dec 19 · Fort Smith, AR Fort Smith

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Gingerbread Lane 5K & 10K - Little Rock

Sat, Dec 19 · 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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New Years 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Little Rock, AR (53)

Thu, Dec 31 · Little Rock, AR Little Rock

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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FROZEN BUNS RUN 2027 13TH ANNUAL

Fri, Jan 1 · Fort Smith, AR Fort Smith

Road 5K FUN RUN

From $20 Open

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Endure the Dirt 5k Cancer Mud Run

Fri, Jan 1 · Stuttgart, AR Stuttgart

OCR COLOR RUN- MEEKINS MIDDLE SCHOOLFun RunEndure the Dirt (Team Run) +9

From $25 Open

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New Year 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (01)

Sat, Jan 2 · Fort Smith, AR Fort Smith

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Athens Big Fork Trail Marathon & 17 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Jan 9 · Mena, AR Mena

Trail 17(ish) Mile Blaylock Creek Fun RunAthens Big Fork Trail Marathon

From $40 Open 49 spots left

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Time Travel Half-Marathon/5K/10K - Bentonville

Sun, Jan 10 · Bentonville, AR Bentonville

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (03)

Sat, Jan 16 · Fort Smith, AR Fort Smith

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Time Travel Half Marathon/5K/10K - North Little Rock

Sat, Jan 16 · North Little Rock, AR North Little Rock

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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One Hour Track Run

Sun, Jan 24 · Russellville, AR Russellville

Road Over 9:00/mile RunnerUnder 9:00/mile RunnerOver 9:00/mile Runner +1

From $30 Open

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Bigfoot Classic - Little Rock

Sat, Jan 30 · Little Rock, AR Little Rock

Virtual 1 Mile RunVolunteer then Run 5K 3.11 Miles5k Run 3.1 Miles +4

From $15 Open 5 spots left

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Pirate 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (06)

Sat, Feb 6 · Fort Smith, AR Fort Smith

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Valentine's Day 5k

Sat, Feb 6 · Russellville, AR Russellville

Road 5k Runner5k Walker

From $30 Open

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Cold Front - Bentonville

Sun, Feb 14 · Bentonville, AR Bentonville

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open

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Cold Front - Little Rock

Sat, Feb 20 · North Little Rock, AR North Little Rock

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open

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Viking 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (08)

Sat, Feb 20 · Fort Smith, AR Fort Smith

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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David's Trail Endurance Run

Sat, Feb 27 · Mountain Home, AR Mountain Home

Trail 7K7K25K +3

From $30 Open

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Running From Yeti - Fayetteville, AR

Sat, Feb 27 · Fayetteville, AR Fayetteville

Virtual 5K Tulsa TransferVirtual 5K5k Run/Walk +8

From $0 Open

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Mardi Gras Madness - Little Rock

Sun, Feb 28 · Little Rock, AR Little Rock

Virtual 1 Mile RunVolunteer then Run 5K 3.11 Miles5k Run 3.1 Miles +3

From $15 Open 5 spots left

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

Sat, Mar 6 · Fort Smith, AR Fort Smith

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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Natural State Backyard Ultra (High School Ultramarathon National Championship & Open Division)

Sat, Mar 13 · North Little Rock, AR North Little Rock

Road Backyard Ultra - High School DivisionBackyard Ultra - High School DivisionBackyard Ultra - Open Division +1

From $72 Open

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Run Rare 5k

Sat, Mar 13 · Jacksonville, AR Jacksonville

Virtual Run Rare 5kRun Rare 5kRun Rare:Virtual Rarety 5K +1

From $10 Open

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Time to Paddy 5K/10K & Lucky 13.1 - Bentonville

Sun, Mar 14 · Bentonville, AR Bentonville

Virtual 1 Mile1 Mile5K +11

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Time to Paddy 5K/10K & Lucky 13.1 - Little Rock

Sat, Mar 20 · North Little Rock, AR North Little Rock

Virtual 1 Mile1 Mile5K +11

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Rodeo Stampede - Little Rock

Sat, Mar 20 · Little Rock, AR Little Rock

Virtual 1 Mile Run5k Run 3.1 MilesVolunteer then Run 5K 3.11 Miles +4

From $15 Open 5 spots left

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