Trail Running Calendar Arkansas 2025-2026

Hare Mountain 100 is a brutal point to point on the Ozark Highlands Trail in Arkansas with 100 mile, 50 mile and 60K courses across remote, rugged terrain, massive climbs and stunning autumn color. Expect a raw, rewarding adventure.

The 36 Hours of White Rock will take place in Winslow on Friday 24 October 2025. You can run 100 miles.

Race the Base at Pinnacle Mountain on Oct 25, 2025 is a scenic 4 mile loop that finishes on technical single track and includes a steep climb for King and Queen prizes. A free kids run takes place on the Kingfisher Trail.

Join the HOWL O WEEN Hairy and Scary Fest Zombie Run in Mountain Home, Arkansas on October 25, 2025 for a spooky 5K, pet fair and costume contest supporting Lucky Dawg Rescue. Enjoy DJ tunes, a live band and family friendly fun with survivo..

Enjoy a scenic fall trail run at Devils Den State Park on October 25, 2025, with 3.5, 5.75 and 8.5 mile courses winding along Lee Creek. All races start at the pavilion by the pool and proceeds benefit Friends of Devils Den.

The Beast of Burden will take place in Fayetteville from Saturday 1 November 2025 to Sunday 2 November 2025.

The Possum at Woolly Hollow is a 6-hour, four-person team running event held at Woolly Hollow State Park in Greenbrier, Arkansas. Taking place on November 1, 2025, teams tackle a looping 5K course that circumnavigates Lake Bennett, rotating..

Squatch Till You Drop is a two day trail running weekend at Allsopp Park on a technical 5k single track through wooded trails. Day one is a casual one lap Fun Run and day two is a 6 hour event to rack up as many 5k laps as you can.

Run scenic routes on Crowley's Ridge at the Birdeye Gravel Festival in Cherry Valley, Arkansas. Choose a 17 mile point to point, a single track 5k, or a flat 1 mile and stay for music food and farmside fun.

Wango Tango is held at City Lake Park in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. The event combines a 5K and 10K trail run with a four-hour endurance mountain-bike race on the City Lake trail system. It offers solo, two-, four-, and junior-team formats,..

The Creek Trail Crusher is an endurance ultra running event held at Rotary Park in Paragould, Arkansas. Scheduled for November 15, 2025, it features three timed races: 6-hour, 12-hour, and 24-hour Crusher events. The course follows the full..

Turkey Trot 5k and Gobble Wobble Kids Mile is Conway, Arkansas’s Thanksgiving Day running tradition, benefiting the United Way of Central Arkansas. In its 11th year, the event launches on the University of Central Arkansas campus, beginning..

Sunset 24 Hour Endurance Challenge takes place in Benton, Arkansas, at Sunset Lake. The event offers 6-, 12-, and 24-hour options for running or walking on a looping course under the stars, as part of the 14th annual Sunset Endurance Challe..

Join the 36 Hours of Black Bear, a donation based trail fun run at Shores Lake AR where runners repeat a rugged 15 mile loop on the Ozark Highlands Trail. Camping, bonfires and hearty aid make this a social, challenging overnight test.

Experience the rugged, rocky trails of the Ozarks at Spirit of Syllamo in Norfork AR on December 13, 2025. Choose from 9ish, 35 or 100 mile distances on challenging, scenic routes with big climbs and remote aid stations.

NYE Last Chance Trail Run - CorkScrew Edition takes place in Perryville, Arkansas, on the CorkScrew Loop around Lake Sylvia. The event offers a roughly 10-mile route on service roads around the lake, with shorter distances available. ALL pa..

Run the Athens Big Fork Trail Marathon or the 17 mile Blaylock Creek Fun Run in Mena, Arkansas on January 3, 2026, starting and ending at the Big Fork Community Center. Expect steep climbs, a well marked out and back course, strict cutoffs..

Brave the chill at the Frozen Toes 5K and 15K, a cold weather trail run at Kessler Mountain Regional Park on January 24, 2026. Choose a flowing singletrack 5K or tackle the technical 15K and enjoy finisher socks, hot soup and a beer.

Run rugged Ozark trails along Lake Norfork at David's Trail Endurance Run on January 24, 2026, with 7K, 25K and 50K options. Scenic single and double track, big climbs and winter conditions make for a true trail challenge.

Run scenic but rugged trails at Village Creek State Park on Jan 24, 2026 with 10K or 25K options. Aid stations, distance specific shirt or hoodie, warm cinnamon rolls at the finish, and cup free so bring your own bottle.