Arkansas · Race calendar

2026-2027 Running Races in Arkansas

Every upcoming running race in Arkansas, all 176 of them. 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons and marathons with dates, pricing, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.

176 upcoming races · 118 with finish-time stats

5K Races 14210K Races 75Half Marathons 62Marathons 6
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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-running20th year20th Annual Run with the Knights 5Kannual tradition

Races by City in Arkansas

Batesville 5Bentonville 11Bryant 3Cabot 3Conway 5Fayetteville 5Fort Smith 27Hot Springs National Park 3Little Rock 25North Little Rock 15Paragould 3Rogers 5Russellville 6Searcy 3Springdale 6

Holiday Races in Arkansas

Turkey Trots in Arkansas 2026 23Christmas 5Ks and Races in Arkansas 2026 16

Arkansas Races by Month

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Soonest Races in Arkansas

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Tue, Sep 22, 2026Spa Running Festival Training Clinic! Hot Springs, ARHalf MarathonFreeDetails Wed, Sep 23, 2026SDIA Turkey Trot for Heroes Rogers, AR5K1 MileFrom $20Details Sun, Sep 27, 2026Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Little Rock, AR Little Rock, ARFrom $50Register Mon, Oct 12, 2026Saline County Striders 6-week Free Run/Walk Clinic Bryant, AR3 MilesFreeDetails Tue, Oct 27, 20265A East Jr Boys Paragould, AR5KRegistration closedPricing TBAView race Wed, Oct 28, 20261A-2 Sr Boys Timbo, AR5KRegistration closedPricing TBAView race Fri, Oct 30, 2026Harvest Time Academy Glow in the Park 5k Run Fort Smith, AR5K1 MileFrom $25Details Fri, Oct 30, 2026Cabot Cruisers Inspiration Run Cabot, ARFreeDetails Sat, Oct 31, 2026Whitney's Race 2026 Fort Smith, AR5K10KFrom $35Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026DownTown Fall Fest 5K and Kids 1k Fun Run Russellville, AR5K1KFrom $35Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026Smackover 5K Oil Run Smackover, AR3.2 MilesFrom $35Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026Mena Run For Your Life 5k Run & Fun Run Mena, AR5KFrom $15Details

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 Racing in Arkansas

Which Arkansas cities have the most races?

Fort Smith (27), Little Rock (25), North Little Rock (15), Bentonville (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 (75), Half Marathon (62), Marathon (6). Pick a distance to narrow the list to races you would actually enter.

When is race season in Arkansas?

November is the busiest month for races in Arkansas, with 50 of the 176, followed by December with 24. 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 118 races in Arkansas with published results, the typical median finish is around 37:19, 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, 4 races around Arkansas get you off the pavement: 2 are trail races, and 2 mix road and trail.