Running Races in Arkansas — 2026

There are 220 running races in Arkansas in 2026 across 74 cities. The next upcoming race is the Searcy Kids Track Night- Fundraiser for a Library in Kenya with the Rotich Foundation in Searcy on April 23. Popular distances include 5K races, trail runs, half marathons.

City of Colleges Half Marathon

Sat, Oct 24 · Conway, AR Conway

Virtual Fun Run5K10K +4

From $10 Open 50 spots left

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Arkansas Rasta Fest + 5k & 10K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 24 · North Little Rock, AR North Little Rock

Road Early 5k Run/Walk RegistrationArkansas Rasta Virtual 5k &10K Run/WalkEarly 10K Run/Walk Registration +2

From $30 Open

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Arkansas 20k

Sat, Oct 24 · Benton, AR Benton

Road Arkansas 20KArkansas 20k - Early start

From $40 Open

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PARAGHOUL 5k/10k

Sat, Oct 24 · Paragould, AR Paragould

Road Kids Fun RunOver 18 Inflatable Fun Run5K run +2

From $15 Open

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DownTown Fall Fest 5K and Kids 1k Fun Run

Sat, Oct 31 · Russellville, AR Russellville

Road Kids 1k Fun RunDowntown Fall Fest 5K WalkDowntown Fall Fest 5k Run

From $15 Open

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Turkey Trails - Little Rock

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

Virtual 1 Mile5k10k +4

From $15 Open 5 spots left

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

Sat, Nov 7 · Fort Smith, AR Fort Smith

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 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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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

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

Sun, Nov 8 · Rogers, AR Rogers

Virtual Virtual 5K5K-Veteran5K-Active Duty +9

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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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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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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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 · 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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Turkey Trails - Fayetteville

Sun, Nov 15 · Fayetteville, AR Fayetteville

Virtual 1 Mile5k10k +4

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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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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White River Marathon

Sat, Nov 21 · Cotter, AR Cotter

Road 5KHalf MarathonMarathon

From $25 Open

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Gobbler 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (47)

Sat, Nov 21 · Fort Smith, AR Fort Smith

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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2nd Annual Saline County Strider Turkey Trot 5k

Sat, Nov 21 · Benton, AR Benton

Road 3rd Annual Saline County Strider Turkey Trot 5k

From $35 Open

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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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Sunset 6/12/24 Hour Endurance Challenge

Fri, Nov 27 · Benton, AR Benton

Open

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RVR Turkey Trot 5k

Sat, Nov 28 · Russellville, AR Russellville

Virtual Kids 1k Fun Run5k Walk5k Run +1

From $15 Open

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Fayetteville Half Marathon

Sat, Dec 5 · Fayetteville, AR Fayetteville

Virtual Fun Run5KVirtual 5K +5

From $15 Open 50 spots left

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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, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (49)

Sat, Dec 5 · Fort Smith, AR Fort Smith

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

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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2026 Arkansas Grand Prix

Sat, Dec 5 · Little Rock, AR Little Rock

Road Arkansas Grand Prix

From $10 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 5k Run/WalkHope for the Holiday Virtual Race 5KHope for the Holiday Virtual Race Half Marathon +1

From $30 Open

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Candy Cane Course - Little Rock

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

Virtual 1 Mile5k10k +4

From $22 Open 5 spots left

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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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Candy Cane Course- Fayetteville

Sun, Dec 13 · Fayetteville, AR Fayetteville

Virtual 1 Mile5k10k +4

From $22 Open 5 spots left

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Gingerbread Lane 5K & 10K - Little Rock

Sat, Dec 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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Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (51)

Sat, Dec 19 · Fort Smith, AR Fort Smith

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Endure the Dirt 5k Cancer Mud Run

Fri, Jan 1 · Stuttgart, AR Stuttgart

OCR Endure the Dirt (Team Run)Fun RunEndure the Dirt (Team Run) +9

From $25 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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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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Passion Play Trail Run

Sat, Apr 3 · Eureka Springs, AR Eureka Springs

Trail Fun Run - 1k (Part Road, Part Trail)Fun Run5k +5

From $20 Open

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