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.

Squirrel 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (12)

Sat, Mar 20 · Fort Smith, AR Fort Smith

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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Spring Fling 5k

Sat, Mar 20 · Cabot, AR Cabot

Road 1k Kids RunKids Run5k Runner/Walker +1

From $10 Open 60 spots left

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Fort Smith Marathon, Half Marathon, 5 Leg Marathon Relay, & 2 Leg Half Marathon Relay

Sun, Mar 21 · Fort Smith, AR Fort Smith

Road Half MarathonHalf Marathon2 Leg Half Marathon Relay +4

From $70 Open

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Capital City Classic 10K

Sat, Mar 27 · Little Rock, AR Little Rock

Road Runner/WalkerWheelchair/HandcycleRunner/Walker +1

From $30 Open

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Mission Run in the Ozarks 5K, Half, and Full Marathon

Sat, Mar 27 · Mountain View, AR Mountain View

Road 5K5KHalf Marathon +5

From $25 Open

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Bunny 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (14)

Sat, Apr 3 · Fort Smith, AR Fort Smith

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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Passion Play Trail Run

Sat, Apr 3 · Eureka Springs, AR Eureka Springs

Trail Fun RunFun Run - 1k (Part Road, Part Trail)5 Mile Trail Run +5

From $20 Open

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OUTLAST ARKANSAS

Sat, Apr 3 · Higden, AR Higden

Trail 6 Hour ChallengeOutlast ULTRA - 12 Hour Challenge

From $90 Open 100 spots left

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NJROTC Fleet Feet John Paul Jones (JPJ) 5K

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

Road NJROTC Fleet Feet John Paul Jones (JPJ) 5K

From $25 Open

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Hogeye Marathon & Relays

Sat, Apr 17 · Springdale, AR Springdale

Road Fun Run- no timing- Sunday FUNDay5K5K +8

From $20 Open 30 spots left

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (16)

Sat, Apr 17 · Fort Smith, AR Fort Smith

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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DoNot Stop Half Marathon/5K/10K - Little Rock

Sat, Apr 17 · North Little Rock, AR North Little Rock

Virtual 1 Mile1 Mile5K +11

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Spring Fling - Little Rock

Sat, Apr 24 · Little Rock, AR Little Rock

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

From $15 Open 5 spots left

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DoNot Stop Half Marathon/5K/10K - Bentonville

Sun, Apr 25 · Bentonville, AR Bentonville

Virtual 1 Mile1 Mile5K +11

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Luau 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (18)

Sat, May 1 · Fort Smith, AR Fort Smith

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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Running through the Decades Half Marathon - Little Rock

Sat, May 15 · 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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Get Down to the Loose Caboose

Sat, May 15 · Paragould, AR Paragould

Road Fastest Kid in Town Race (Kids Fun Run)Fastest Kid in Town Race (Kids Fun Run)Loose Caboose 5K +5

From $10 Open

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Pirate 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (20)

Sat, May 15 · Fort Smith, AR Fort Smith

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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Hometown Half Marathon/5K/10K - Bentonville

Sun, May 16 · Bentonville, AR Bentonville

Virtual 1 Mile1 Mile5K +11

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Hope in Motion 5k

Sat, May 29 · Heber Springs, AR Heber Springs

Virtual Kids Fun Run (1/2 mile)5k Run/WalkVirtual Run

From $0 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (23)

Sat, Jun 5 · Fort Smith, AR Fort Smith

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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Treat Trot - Bentonville

Sun, Jun 13 · Bentonville, AR Bentonville

Virtual 5K5K10K +11

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Treat Trot Little Rock

Sat, Jun 19 · North Little Rock, AR North Little Rock

Virtual 5K5K10K +11

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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The Wiener Run - Little Rock

Sat, Jun 19 · Little Rock, AR Little Rock

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

From $15 Open 5 spots left

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Squirrel 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (25)

Sat, Jun 19 · Fort Smith, AR Fort Smith

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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River Valley H2GoRun!

Sat, Jun 26 · Russellville, AR Russellville

Road River Valley H2GoRun!River Valley H2GoRun! WalkersRiver Valley H2GoRun! +1

From $20 Open

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Red, White and Blue Half Marathon - Little Rock

Sat, Jun 26 · Little Rock, AR Little Rock

Virtual 2 Mile RunVolunteer then Run 4 Mi4 Mile Run +4

From $15 Open 5 spots left

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Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (27)

Sat, Jul 3 · Fort Smith, AR Fort Smith

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (29)

Sat, Jul 17 · Fort Smith, AR Fort Smith

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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Full Moon 25k/50k

Sat, Jul 24 · Perryville, AR Perryville

Trail Full Moon 25kFull Moon 25kFull Moon 50K +1

From $65 Open

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Shark Week Showdown 5K/10K - Little Rock

Sun, Jul 25 · 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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H2GORUN 2 Miler Fun Run

Sat, Jul 31 · Jacksonville, AR Jacksonville

Road H2GO 2 Miler Fun RunH2GO 2 Miler Fun RunH2Go 2Miler WALK

From $25 Open

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Squirrel 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (32)

Sat, Aug 7 · Fort Smith, AR Fort Smith

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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White River H2GoRun!

Sat, Aug 21 · Batesville, AR Batesville

Road White River H2GoRun!White River H2GoRun!

From $25 Open

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Luau 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (34)

Sat, Aug 21 · Fort Smith, AR Fort Smith

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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Summer Sizzler - Little Rock

Sat, Aug 28 · North Little Rock, AR North Little Rock

Virtual 1 Mile1 Mile5K +11

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Heroes and Villains Half Marathon - Little Rock

Sun, Sep 5 · Little Rock, AR Little Rock

Virtual 1 Mile Run1 Mile RunVolunteer then Run 5K (3.11 mi) +11

From $15 Open 5 spots left

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

Sun, Sep 12 · Bentonville, AR Bentonville

Virtual 1 Mile1 Mile5K +11

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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

Sat, Sep 18 · North Little Rock, AR North Little Rock

Virtual 1 Mile1 Mile5K +11

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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The Big Kahuna 5K, 10K - Little Rock

Sat, Sep 25 · Little Rock, AR Little Rock

Virtual 1 Mile Run1 Mile Run5k Run 3.1 Miles +9

From $15 Open 5 spots left

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Praying Ninja Warrior Benefit Race

Sat, Sep 25 · Wooster, AR Wooster

Virtual Praying Ninja Warrior walk/run VirtualPraying Ninja Warrior 5k year 9Praying Ninja Warrior walk/run Virtual +5

From $20 Open

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

Sat, Oct 2 · Heber Springs, AR Heber Springs

Virtual Virtual Run5KVirtual Run +1

From $25 Open

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Spooky Sprint - Little Rock

Sat, Oct 9 · North Little Rock, AR North Little Rock

Virtual 1 Mile1 Mile5K +14

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Spooky Sprint - Bentonville

Sun, Oct 10 · Bentonville, AR Bentonville

Virtual 1 Mile1 Mile5K +14

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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