When in April are most 5K races held?
The busiest weekend in Arkansas is April 17 and April 18, with 6 of them. One more falls on a weekday, which is worth knowing if you are traveling for it.
Race calendar · April 2027 · Arkansas
5K Races in Arkansas in April 2027
Every 5K in Arkansas in April 2027, all 14 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.
What the field actually runs
April 5K Races, By the Numbers
40:48Median finish time
19:16Median winning time
111Median field size
10April 5K races with published results
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 Nov 12, 2026.
When in April
The April Race Weekends
5K races are not spread evenly across April. Here is how the calendar actually falls, weekend by weekend, which is the part worth knowing before you book a trip or plan a taper around one.
By the numbers
The Biggest Field
The largest field of any April 5K in Arkansas, from the most recent published results.
Arkansas 5K Races by City in April
All 5K Runs in Arkansas in April
14 total Sat, Apr 3, 2027Passion Play Trail Run Eureka Springs, ARFrom $35Details Sat, Apr 3, 2027Fighting Fentanyl 5k Sherwood, ARFrom $35Details Sat, Apr 3, 2027Bunny 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (14) Fort Smith, ARFrom $30Details Sat, Apr 3, 2027NJROTC Fleet Feet John Paul Jones (JPJ) 5K Hot Springs National Park, ARFrom $25Details Sat, Apr 17, 2027Hogeye Marathon & Relays Springdale, ARFrom $30Details Sat, Apr 17, 2027DoNot Stop Half Marathon/5K/10K - Little Rock North Little Rock, ARFrom $32Details Sat, Apr 17, 2027Maumelle Charter Falcon Family 5k, 1 Mile, Donut Dash, and Donut Hole Dash Maumelle, ARFrom $35Details Sat, Apr 17, 2027Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (16) Fort Smith, ARFrom $30Details Sat, Apr 17, 20272027 Run for Autism Fort Smith, ARFrom $35Details Sat, Apr 17, 2027Trooper Trot 2027 Marion, ARFrom $30Details Sat, Apr 24, 2027Spring Fling - Little Rock North Little Rock, ARFrom $35Details Sun, Apr 25, 2027DoNot Stop Half Marathon/5K/10K - Bentonville Bentonville, ARFrom $31Details Sun, Apr 25, 2027Fort Smith General Darby Challenge Fort Smith, ARRegistration opens Jan 30, 2027From $40Details Fri, Apr 30, 2027Toad Suck Daze 10k/5k Run and Tadpole Trot Conway, ARFrom $35Details
Common Questions About Running an April 5K in Arkansas
What is a good 5K time?
Across the 10 of these April 5K races with published results from past editions, the median finisher ran 40:48, and the median winning time was 19:16. So anything under 40:48 puts you in the faster half of a typical field. That is the middle of these RunSignup fields, walkers and charity entrants included, not a national average.
How big is a typical April 5K field?
The median one finished 111 runners, across the 10 of these April 5K races with published results from past editions. Most are far smaller than the big-city events people picture, which means less crowding at the start and a friendlier field, with a last recorded finisher at 1:18:19.
Are there trail 5K races in Arkansas in April?
Yes, one race around Arkansas gets you off the pavement: 1 is a trail race.