Arkansas · Half Marathon

2026-2027 Half Marathons in Arkansas

Every upcoming Half Marathon in Arkansas, all 62 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.

62 upcoming half marathons · 50 with finish-time stats

5K Races 14210K Races 75Marathons 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 field672 finishersHogeye Marathon & Relaysin the Half Marathon

Arkansas Half Marathons by City

Fort Smith 18Little Rock 12North Little Rock 7Bentonville 7Springdale 3Rogers 3Fayetteville 3Hot Springs 2Wynne 1Cotter 1Batesville 1Greenbrier 1Mountain View 1Eureka Springs 1Paragould 1

Half Marathons in Arkansas by Month

November 2026 9December 2026 6January 2027 6March 2027 7April 2027 7May 2027 6July 2027 5

The Next Half Marathons in Arkansas

62 total
Tue, Sep 22, 2026Spa Running Festival Training Clinic! Hot Springs, ARHalf MarathonFreeDetails Sat, Nov 7, 2026Mid-South Races for Hope Marathon, Half-Marathon and 5K Wynne, ARMarathonHalf Marathon5KRegistration closedFrom $60Details Sat, Nov 7, 2026Turkey Trails - Little Rock North Little Rock, AR50m1 Mile5K10KFrom $72Details Sat, Nov 7, 2026Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Springdale, AR (45) Springdale, AR5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $65Details Sun, Nov 8, 2026Salute to Veterans 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Rogers, AR Rogers, AR5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $15Details Sat, Nov 14, 2026Spa Running Festival Hot Springs, ARHalf Marathon10K5K1KFrom $78Details Sat, Nov 14, 2026Gobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Little Rock, AR (46) Little Rock, AR5K10KHalf MarathonMarathonFrom $65Details Sun, Nov 15, 2026Turkey Trails - Fayetteville Fayetteville, AR50m1 Mile5K10KFrom $73Details Sat, Nov 21, 2026White River Marathon Cotter, ARMarathonHalf Marathon5KFrom $90Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Pie Gobbler 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Little Rock, AR (TH) Little Rock, AR5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $65Details Sat, Dec 5, 2026Hope for the Holiday Half Marathon and 5K in Memory of Garrett Yeager Batesville, ARHalf Marathon5KFrom $60Details Sat, Dec 5, 2026Experience Fayetteville Half Marathon Fayetteville, ARHalf Marathon10K5K1.7 MilesFrom $105Details

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 Half Marathon in Arkansas

Which Arkansas cities have the most half marathons?

Fort Smith (18), Little Rock (12), North Little Rock (7), Bentonville (7) lead the state for Half Marathon races. Those give you the most dates to choose from if your schedule is tight.

When are most half marathons held in Arkansas?

November is the busiest month for Half Marathon races in Arkansas, with 9 of the 62, followed by March with 7. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.

Are Arkansas Half Marathon races beginner-friendly?

Yes, for the most part. Across the 42 Half Marathon races in Arkansas with published results, the typical median finish is around 2:16:32, 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 Half Marathon races in Arkansas?

Yes, one race around Arkansas gets you off the pavement: 1 is a trail race.