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Running Races in Arkansas

Every upcoming running race in Arkansas, all 160 of them. 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons and marathons with dates, pricing, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.

160 upcoming races · 102 with finish-time stats

5K 14210K 50Half Marathon 45Marathon 8Ultra 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 field920 finishers2026 Turkey Trot 5K and Gobble Wobble Kids Milein the 5KLongest-running45th year45th Annual ARK 5K Classicannual tradition

Races by City in Arkansas

Bald Knob 3Batesville 4Beebe 3Benton 4Blytheville 3Conway 4Eureka Springs 3Fayetteville 11Fort Smith 15Jonesboro 3Little Rock 20Mena 3North Little Rock 12Paragould 3Rogers 4Russellville 5Springdale 7

Soonest Races in Arkansas

160 total
Sat, Aug 1, 2026Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Springdale, AR (31) Springdale, AR5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $30Details Sat, Aug 1, 2026Annual Pine Tree 5K Dierks, AR5KFrom $25Details Sat, Aug 1, 2026Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (31) Fort Smith, AR5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $30Register Sat, Aug 1, 2026Move the Mission Norphlet, AR5KFrom $35Register Sat, Aug 1, 2026Back to School Bash 5k Mena, AR5KFrom $25Register Sat, Aug 8, 2026Hope Watermelon 5K Hope, AR5KFrom $30Details Sat, Aug 8, 2026Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Little Rock, AR (32) Little Rock, AR5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $30Details Sat, Aug 8, 2026Summer Meltdown Half Marathon - Little Rock North Little Rock, AR20 Yards1 Mile5K6.55 MilesFrom $25Details Sat, Aug 8, 2026Run for the Grapes Tontitown, AR5KFrom $30Details Sat, Aug 8, 2026Gravette Day 5k Gravette, AR5KFrom $15Register Sat, Aug 15, 2026Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (33) Fort Smith, AR5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $30Details Sat, Aug 22, 2026White River H2GoRun! Batesville, AR2 MilesFrom $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 Jul 27, 2026.

Common Questions About Racing in Arkansas

Which Arkansas cities have the most races?

Little Rock (20), Fort Smith (15), North Little Rock (12), Fayetteville (11) 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 (142), 10K (50), Half Marathon (45), Marathon (8), 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 45 of the 160, followed by September with 43. 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 102 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, 7 races around Arkansas get you off the pavement: 4 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.