Arkansas · 5K

2026-2027 5K Races in Little Rock, Arkansas

Every upcoming 5K around Little Rock, with start times, entry fees, finish-time stats from past editions, start-line maps, and the local run clubs to train with.

19 upcoming 5K races found · 10 with finish-time stats

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The Biggest and Longest-Running

The Little Rock races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.

Largest field245 finishersThe Big Kahuna 5K, 10K - Little Rockin the 5KLongest-running14th year14th Annual Omega Prostate Cancer Awareness 5K Run/Walkannual tradition
Sat, Nov 7, 2026Philander Smith University Homecoming 5K Walk/Run Little Rock, AR5KFrom $30Details Fri, Nov 13, 2026University of Arkansas at Little Rock 5K Little Rock, AR5KFreeDetails Sat, Nov 14, 2026Gobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Little Rock, AR (46) Little Rock, AR5K10KHalf MarathonMarathonFrom $30Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Pie Gobbler 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Little Rock, AR (TH) Little Rock, AR5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $30Details Sat, Dec 5, 20262026 Jingle Bell Run Little Rock, AR5KFrom $40Details Sat, Dec 12, 2026Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Little Rock, AR (50) Little Rock, AR5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $30Details Thu, Dec 31, 2026New Years 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Little Rock, AR (53) Little Rock, AR5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $30Register Sat, Jan 30, 2027Bigfoot Classic - Little Rock Little Rock, AR50m1 Mile5K6.55 MilesFrom $35Details Sun, Feb 28, 2027Mardi Gras Madness - Little Rock Little Rock, AR50m1 Mile5K10KFrom $35Details Sat, Mar 20, 2027Rodeo Stampede - Little Rock Little Rock, AR50m1 Mile5K6.55 MilesFrom $35Details Sat, Apr 24, 2027Spring Fling - Little Rock Little Rock, AR50m1 Mile5K10KFrom $35Details Sat, May 15, 2027Running through the Decades Half Marathon - Little Rock Little Rock, AR50m1 Mile5K6.55 MilesFrom $35Details Sat, May 22, 2027Hometown Half Marathon/5K/10K - North Little Rock Little Rock, AR50 Yards1 Mile5K10KFrom $32Details Sat, Jun 19, 2027The Wiener Run - Little Rock Little Rock, AR50m1 Mile5K10KFrom $35Details Sun, Jul 25, 2027Shark Week Showdown 5K/10K - Little Rock Little Rock, AR50m1 Mile5K10KFrom $35Details Sun, Sep 5, 2027Heroes and Villains Half Marathon - Little Rock Little Rock, AR20 Yards1 Mile5K6.55 MilesFrom $35Details Sat, Sep 11, 202714th Annual Omega Prostate Cancer Awareness 5K Run/Walk Little Rock, AR5KRegistration opens Mar 10, 2027From $25Details Sat, Sep 18, 2027Race for Recovery 5K & Breaking Barriers Recovery Mile Little Rock, AR5K1KFrom $20Details Sat, Sep 25, 2027The Big Kahuna 5K, 10K - Little Rock Little Rock, AR50m1 Mile5K10KFrom $32Details

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 Little Rock

When are most 5K races held in Little Rock?

November is the busiest month for 5K races in Little Rock, with 4 of the 19, followed by September with 4. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.

Are Little Rock 5K races beginner-friendly?

Yes, for the most part. Across the 10 5K races in Little Rock with published results, the typical median finish is around 38:48, 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.

Where can I train for a 5K in Little Rock?

Browse Little Rock run clubs on RunSesh to find a training group at your pace.