Which Arkansas cities have the most 5K races?
Fort Smith (25), Little Rock (19), North Little Rock (15), Bentonville (11) lead the state for 5K races. Those give you the most dates to choose from if your schedule is tight.
Arkansas · 5K
2026-2027 5K Races in Arkansas
Every upcoming 5K in Arkansas, all 142 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.
142 upcoming 5K races · 101 with finish-time stats
By the numbers
The Biggest and Longest-Running
The Arkansas races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
Arkansas 5K Races by City
5K Races in Arkansas by Month
The Next 5K Runs in Arkansas
142 total Tue, Oct 27, 20265A East Jr Boys Paragould, ARRegistration closedPricing TBAView race Wed, Oct 28, 20261A-2 Sr Boys Timbo, ARRegistration closedPricing TBAView race Fri, Oct 30, 2026Harvest Time Academy Glow in the Park 5k Run Fort Smith, ARFrom $30Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026Whitney's Race 2026 Fort Smith, ARFrom $35Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026DownTown Fall Fest 5K and Kids 1k Fun Run Russellville, ARFrom $35Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026Mena Run For Your Life 5k Run & Fun Run Mena, ARFrom $15Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026Savannah's Spirit 5k & Costume Contest Hot Springs National Park, ARFrom $35Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026Leo Martin World Missions 5K Walnut Ridge, ARFrom $35Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026Pumkin Fun 5K Run/ Kids 1-Mile Fun Run Glenwood, ARFrom $25Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026Monster Mash 5K Fun Run Quitman, ARFrom $35Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026Wicked Way 5K Batesville, ARFrom $25Details Sat, Nov 7, 2026Micah Rine Wildcat Legacy 5k - Final Lap Searcy, ARFrom $25Details
How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Oct 25, 2026.
Common Questions About Running a 5K in Arkansas
When are most 5K races held in Arkansas?
November is the busiest month for 5K races in Arkansas, with 45 of the 142, followed by December with 18. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.
Are Arkansas 5K races beginner-friendly?
Yes, for the most part. Across the 100 5K races in Arkansas with published results, the typical median finish is around 36:43, which means half of every one of those fields came in slower than that. Recreational runners and walk-runners are the bulk of these fields, not the exception.
Are there trail 5K races in Arkansas?
Yes, one race around Arkansas gets you off the pavement: 1 is a trail race.