Updated Jul 23, 2026
Running races in Arkansas
Browse 105 upcoming running races in Arkansas with dates, cities, distances, registration status, and official links.
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105 races found
Last updated Jul 23, 2026
Aug 8, 2026
Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Little Rock, AR (32)
Little Rock, AR 72223 | 5K
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Oct 3, 2026
Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (40)
Fort Smith, AR 72903 | 5K
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Oct 9, 2026
Outback in the Ozarks 205 Mile Relay
Eureka Springs, AR 72632 | 205 Miles
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Oct 17, 2026
Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (42)
Fort Smith, AR 72903 | 5K
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Little Rock, AR 72223 | 13.1 Miles
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Oct 31, 2026
DownTown Fall Fest 5K and Kids 1k Fun Run
Russellville, AR 72801 | 3.1 Miles
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Nov 7, 2026
Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Springdale, AR (45)
Springdale, AR 72762 | 5K
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Nov 21, 2026
Gobbler 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (47)
Fort Smith, AR 72903 | 5K
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Dec 5, 2026
Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Springdale, AR (49)
Springdale, AR 72762 | 5K
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Dec 5, 2026
Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (49)
Fort Smith, AR 72903 | 5K
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Dec 12, 2026
Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Little Rock, AR (50)
Little Rock, AR 72223 | 5K
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Dec 19, 2026
Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (51)
Fort Smith, AR 72903 | 5K
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Race planning guide
How to choose a running race in Arkansas
Compare more than the date and distance. Open the official race page to review the exact start time, course surface, elevation, time limits, packet pickup, parking, accessibility, and refund or transfer policy before registering.
- Confirm the source: organizer pages control registration status, pricing, schedule changes, and cancellations.
- Check the course: road, trail, hills, altitude, and weather can make two events at the same distance feel very different.
- Plan race morning: verify the venue, parking instructions, start corral, and recommended arrival time.
- Match your training: leave enough time to build safely for the distance and recover before your next goal race.