Running races in Arkansas, United States
Find running races in Arkansas, United States. Compare 5 upcoming events by date and location. Open a race guide for the course, recorded editions and official entry information where available.
Upcoming running events include 10K races, 25K races, 50K races, 5K races and marathons.
Events to explore include Hare Mountain Trail Runs, Beast of Burden Arkansas and Squatch Till You Drop.
8 listed events · 5 with upcoming dates
Upcoming running races
5 matching events, earliest date first. Entry availability is shown separately.
Hare Mountain Trail Runs
USAHagarville, Arkansas
Rugged races on the Ozark Highlands Trail, from a short mountain ascent to a 100-mile point-to-point course.
· 100mi
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Beast of Burden Arkansas
USAFayetteville, Arkansas
A solo and team endurance event on Mount Kessler trails. The running competition lasts twenty-five hours, including the extra hour when daylight saving…
· 25H
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Squatch Till You Drop
USALittle Rock, Arkansas
A single-lap 5K on Saturday and a six-hour trail race on Sunday, using technical trails in Allsopp Park.
· 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Spirit of Syllamo
USANorfork, Arkansas
Rugged ultras through the Sylamore district of the Ozark–St. Francis National Forest, starting beside the White River.
· 100mi / 38mi
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Little Rock Marathon
USALittle Rock, Arkansas
Little Rock’s March marathon weekend.
· Marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Race archive
Past races and previous editions
Looking back at a race? Browse the guides below for recorded editions. This section also includes events awaiting a new date and cancelled editions. Previous editions of races in the upcoming calendar are available through their race guides above.
Medal Madness 5K, 10K & Half Marathon — Fort Smith, AR
USAFort Smith, Arkansas
A 5K, 10K and half-marathon race programme at Ben Geren Regional Park in Fort Smith.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Medal Madness 5K, 10K & Half Marathon — Little Rock, AR
USALittle Rock, Arkansas
A 5K, 10K and half-marathon race programme at Two Rivers Park in Little Rock.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Medal Madness 5K, 10K & Half Marathon — Springdale, AR
USASpringdale, Arkansas
A 5K, 10K and half-marathon race programme at Shaw Family Park in Springdale.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Choosing a race in Arkansas
The unfiltered upcoming calendar includes events in Little Rock (2), Fayetteville (1), Hagarville (1). Use the town filter to compare locations, then check the race guide for the start venue and organiser’s travel information.
Questions about running races in Arkansas
Which running races are coming up in Arkansas, United States?
Hare Mountain Trail Runs is listed for 23 October 2026. Beast of Burden Arkansas is listed for 31 October 2026. Squatch Till You Drop is listed for 7 November 2026. Check the race guide and organiser’s latest information before making plans.
What running distances are listed in Arkansas, United States?
Look for 10K races, 25K races, 50K races, 5K races and marathons in the upcoming listings. If an event offers several distances, check the individual race guide to choose the edition and distance you want to enter.
Where can I find race entry details for Arkansas, United States?
Follow the link from the race guide to the organiser or entry provider, where one is available. Check the entry deadline, eligibility and current availability there. A listed race date does not necessarily mean entries are still open.
Why has a race moved out of the upcoming calendar?
Once its listed dates have passed, a race moves to the past-editions view unless another upcoming edition is recorded. Cancelled events also leave the upcoming list. The race guide stays available, and the event returns when a new date is added.