What race distances can I run in Little Rock?
Little Rock has 5K (19), 10K (11), Half Marathon (12). The 5K is usually the easiest entry point if you are new, and the links above jump straight to each distance.
Arkansas · Race calendar
2026-2027 Running Races in Little Rock, Arkansas
Upcoming running races in and near Little Rock, Arkansas - 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons and more, with dates, pricing, finish-time stats, start-line maps, and local run clubs to train with.
25 upcoming races · 12 with finish-time stats
By the numbers
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.
Sun, Sep 27, 2026Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Little Rock, AR Little Rock, ARFrom $50Register Sat, Nov 7, 2026Philander Smith University Homecoming 5K Walk/Run Little Rock, ARFrom $30Details Fri, Nov 13, 2026University of Arkansas at Little Rock 5K Little Rock, ARFreeDetails Sat, Nov 14, 2026Gobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Little Rock, AR (46) Little Rock, ARFrom $30Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026The RCR Gobbler Turkey Trot - Little Rock's Turkey Trot Little Rock, ARFreeDetails Thu, Nov 26, 2026Pie Gobbler 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Little Rock, AR (TH) Little Rock, ARFrom $30Details Sat, Dec 5, 2026Jacob Wells 3 Bridges Marathon Little Rock, ARFrom $120Details Sat, Dec 5, 20262026 Arkansas Grand Prix Little Rock, ARFrom $15Details Sat, Dec 5, 20262026 Jingle Bell Run Little Rock, ARFrom $40Details Sat, Dec 12, 2026Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Little Rock, AR (50) Little Rock, ARFrom $30Details Thu, Dec 31, 2026New Years 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Little Rock, AR (53) Little Rock, ARFrom $30Register Sat, Jan 30, 2027Bigfoot Classic - Little Rock Little Rock, ARFrom $30Details Sun, Feb 28, 2027Mardi Gras Madness - Little Rock Little Rock, ARFrom $30Details Sat, Mar 20, 2027Rodeo Stampede - Little Rock Little Rock, ARFrom $30Details Sat, Mar 27, 2027Capital City Classic 10K Little Rock, ARFrom $40Details Sat, Apr 24, 2027Spring Fling - Little Rock Little Rock, ARFrom $30Details Sat, May 15, 2027Running through the Decades Half Marathon - Little Rock Little Rock, ARFrom $30Details Sat, May 22, 2027Hometown Half Marathon/5K/10K - North Little Rock Little Rock, ARFrom $22Details Sat, Jun 19, 2027The Wiener Run - Little Rock Little Rock, ARFrom $30Details Sat, Jun 26, 2027Red, White and Blue Half Marathon - Little Rock Little Rock, ARFrom $30Details Sun, Jul 25, 2027Shark Week Showdown 5K/10K - Little Rock Little Rock, ARFrom $30Details Sun, Sep 5, 2027Heroes and Villains Half Marathon - Little Rock Little Rock, ARFrom $30Details Sat, Sep 11, 202714th Annual Omega Prostate Cancer Awareness 5K Run/Walk Little Rock, ARRegistration opens Mar 10, 2027From $25Details Sat, Sep 18, 2027Race for Recovery 5K & Breaking Barriers Recovery Mile Little Rock, ARFrom $20Details Sat, Sep 25, 2027The Big Kahuna 5K, 10K - Little Rock Little Rock, ARFrom $30Details
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Races in Nearby Cities
More race calendars close to Little Rock. Miles are measured center to center, so treat them as a rough guide.
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 15, 2026.
Common Questions About Racing in Little Rock
When is race season in Little Rock?
September is the busiest month for races in Little Rock, with 5 of the 25, followed by November with 5. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.
Are Little Rock races beginner-friendly?
Yes, for the most part. Across the 12 races in Little Rock with published results, the typical median finish is around 39:54, 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 race in Little Rock?
Browse Little Rock run clubs on RunSesh to find a training group at your pace.
Are there trail races near Little Rock?
Yes, one race around Little Rock gets you off the pavement: 1 mixes road and trail.