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Running Races in Arkansas

Every upcoming running race in Arkansas, all 203 of them. 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons and marathons with dates, pricing, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.

203 upcoming races · 121 with finish-time stats

5K 17410K 62Half Marathon 55Marathon 9Ultra 1
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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.

Largest field1,027 finishersCapital City Classic 10Kin the 10KLongest-running19th year19th Annual Jim Rowland FCA River Valley Run 5K, 10K, Half Marathonannual tradition

Races by City in Arkansas

Bald Knob 3Batesville 4Beebe 3Benton 4Bentonville 9Blytheville 3Bryant 3Cabot 4Conway 7Eureka Springs 3Fayetteville 9Fort Smith 13Greenbrier 3Hot Springs National Park 3Jonesboro 4Little Rock 24Mountain Home 4North Little Rock 18Rogers 5Russellville 8Searcy 3Springdale 6

Soonest Races in Arkansas

203 total
Sat, Sep 12, 202614th Annual Omega Prostate Cancer Awareness 5K Run/Walk Little Rock, AR5KFrom $30Details Sat, Sep 12, 2026Hero 5k Walk / Run El Dorado, AR5KFrom $35Details Sat, Sep 12, 2026Praying Ninja Warrior Benefit Race Wooster, AR5K13.53 Miles15 MilesFrom $20Details Sat, Sep 12, 2026NAMI Arkansas End the Stigma 5K Run/Walk Fayetteville, AR5KFrom $40Details Sat, Sep 12, 2026Dover Pirate Basketball Run the Plank 5k Dover, AR5K1 MileFrom $35Details Sat, Sep 12, 2026Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Little Rock, AR (37) Little Rock, AR5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $30Details Sat, Sep 12, 2026Run for Hope Greenbrier, AR5KFrom $30Details Sat, Sep 12, 2026Minuteman 5k Trail Race North Little Rock, AR5KFrom $35Details Sat, Sep 12, 2026Rise and Run Fest 10K, 5K, & 1 Miler Russellville, AR10K5K1 Mile5KFrom $15Details Sat, Sep 12, 2026Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Little Rock North Little Rock, AR50m1 Mile5K10KFrom $22Details Sat, Sep 12, 2026Run for Tomorrow 5k Mountain Home, AR5KFrom $25Register Sat, Sep 12, 2026Race for Recovery 5K & Breaking Barriers Recovery Mile Little Rock, AR5K1KFrom $35Register

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 Sep 10, 2026.

Common Questions About Racing in Arkansas

Which Arkansas cities have the most races?

Little Rock (24), North Little Rock (18), Fort Smith (13), Fayetteville (9) have the most upcoming races in Arkansas. If you are willing to travel an hour or two, those give you the widest choice of dates and distances.

What race distances can I run in Arkansas?

Arkansas has 5K (174), 10K (62), Half Marathon (55), Marathon (9), Ultra (1). Pick a distance to narrow the list to races you would actually enter.

When is race season in Arkansas?

October is the busiest month for races in Arkansas, with 62 of the 203, followed by September with 41. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.

Are Arkansas races beginner-friendly?

Yes, for the most part. Across the 121 races in Arkansas with published results, the typical median finish is around 36:35, 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 races in Arkansas?

Yes, 6 races around Arkansas get you off the pavement: 3 are trail races, and 3 mix road and trail. Surfaces are not always published, so it is worth checking a specific race before you register.