When should I sign up for an April Half Marathon?
As early as you can. 1 of these April Half Marathon races already have a price increase on the calendar, and 5 are open for entry right now.
Race calendar · April 2027 · Arkansas
April 2027 Half Marathon Races in Arkansas
Every Half Marathon in Arkansas in April 2027, all 5 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.
5 Half Marathon races in April 2027
What the field actually runs
April Half Marathon Races, By the Numbers
2:23:39Median finish time
1:45:28Median winning time
36Median field size
4April Half Marathon races with published results
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 22, 2026.
When in April
The April Race Weekends
Half Marathon races do not spread evenly across April. The busiest weekend is April 17 and April 18, with 2 of them.
By the numbers
The Biggest and Longest-Running
The April Half Marathon races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
April Half Marathon Races by City
Soonest Half Marathon Races in April
5 total Sat, Apr 3, 2027Passion Play Trail Run Eureka Springs, ARFrom $35Details Sat, Apr 17, 2027Hogeye Marathon & Relays Springdale, ARFrom $20Details Sat, Apr 17, 2027DoNot Stop Half Marathon/5K/10K - Little Rock North Little Rock, ARFrom $22Details Sat, Apr 24, 2027Spring Fling - Little Rock Little Rock, ARFrom $30Details Sun, Apr 25, 2027DoNot Stop Half Marathon/5K/10K - Bentonville Bentonville, ARFrom $22Details
Common Questions About Running an April Half Marathon in Arkansas
How much does an April Half Marathon cost to enter?
The typical entry is $22, with paid entries running from $20 up to $35. Entry fees climb as race day gets closer, so the same race is usually cheapest the week it opens.
What is a good Half Marathon time?
Across the 4 of these April Half Marathon races with published results from past editions, the median finisher ran 2:23:39, and the median winning time was 1:45:28. So anything under 2:23:39 puts you in the faster half of a typical field. That is the middle of these RunSignup fields, walkers and charity entrants included, not a national average.
How big is a typical April Half Marathon field?
The median one finished 36 runners, across the 4 of these April Half Marathon races with published results from past editions. Most are far smaller than the big-city events people picture, which means less crowding at the start and a friendlier field, with a last recorded finisher at 3:53:06.
Are there trail Half Marathon races in Arkansas in April?
Yes, one race around Arkansas gets you off the pavement: 1 is a trail race. Surfaces are not always published, so it is worth checking a specific race before you register.
Half Marathon Races in Other Months
March and May sit either side of April, which is where most people look next when a date does not fit.