Trail Running Calendar Arkansas 2025-2026

The Scorchin' Squirrel Trail Run is a challenging trail race held at Ferncliff Camp and Conference Center, located 10 miles west of Little Rock, Arkansas. Set on 1,200 acres, the event offers four distance options: 10k (1 loop), 11.5 miles (2 loops), 15.5 miles (3 loops), and 19.5 miles (4 loops). E..

The Minute Man Open 5K Trail Run is part of Minuteman Day 2025, held at Camp Robinson in Arkansas. This event offers a scenic 5K trail race alongside high school and middle school cross country competitions. The day features a vibrant atmosphere with various activities including an Army Combat Fitne..

The Cossatot River Trail Run is an endurance trail running event held at Cossatot River State Park in Wickes, Arkansas. It features two distances: a 12.5-mile "Half Marathon" and a 10K. The course follows the scenic River Corridor Trail along the Cossatot River, characterized by rocky, rooty, grassy..

The Caveman Open is a community and alumni cross country event held in Cave City, Arkansas, featuring a 5k race and a Kids 1 Mile Fun Run for ages 12 and under. Both races take place on the Cave City Cross Country Course, with parking available near the high school and shuttle service to the course...

The Arkansas Traveller 100 will take place in Perryville from Saturday 4 October 2025 to Sunday 5 October 2025. You can run 100 miles.

The Grit and Guts Trail Race will take place in Dardanelle on Saturday 18 October 2025. You can run between 13 and 20 miles.

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

The Hare Mountain 100 is a challenging point-to-point ultramarathon held in the rugged Boston Mountains of Northwestern Arkansas, featuring distances of 100 miles, 50 miles, and 60K. The course follows the Ozark Highlands Trail, known for its steep climbs, rocky terrain, and scenic beauty including..

The Devils Den Trail Race, held annually at Devils Den State Park in West Fork, Arkansas, is a scenic trail running event featuring three distances: approximately 3.5, 5.75, and 8.5 miles. The race courses traverse recently improved mountain bike and hiking trails along Lee Creek, offering a challen..

The Race the Base Trail Run will take place in Roland on Saturday 25 October 2025. You can run 4 miles.

The Possum at Woolly Hollow is a unique 6-hour team running event held at Woolly Hollow State Park. Scheduled for November 1, 2025, this race features teams of four runners who complete laps on a scenic 5K course that circles Lake Bennett. The event fosters a spirited and collaborative atmosphere, e..

Squatch Till You Drop is a two-day trail running event held at Allsopp Park South in Little Rock, Arkansas, celebrating local Sasquatch folklore. The event features a challenging approximately 5k technical single-track course through historic Sasquatch habitats. On November 8, participants can join..

The Birdeye Run, held in Cherry Valley, Arkansas, is a unique running event featuring a 17-mile point-to-point race from Harrisburg back to a farm on Crowley's Ridge. The event also includes a 5k trail run on handbuilt single-track trails and a flat 1-mile run on a groomed pasture path. Part of the..

The Creek Trail Crusher will take place in Paragould on Saturday 15 November 2025. You can run between 6 and 24 kilometers.

The 36 Hours of Black Bear is a trail running event held at Shores Lake Recreation Area near Winslow, Arkansas. It features a challenging loop course on the Ozark Highlands Trail's Shores Lake/White Rock spur, with each loop covering approximately 15 miles and over 3,500 feet of elevation gain. Part..

Spirit of Syllamo is an endurance running event held in Norfork, Arkansas, featuring challenging distances of 100 miles, 35 miles, and a modified 9-mile course for 2025. The race takes place on rugged, rocky, and densely forested singletrack trails with steep climbs, water crossings, and varied terr..

The NYE Last Chance Trail Run will take place in Perryville on Wednesday 31 December 2025. You can run 10 miles.

The Athens Big Fork Trail Marathon, held in Big Fork, Arkansas, is known as the "Toughest Trail Marathon in the South." This challenging event features a marathon distance along rugged trails, emphasizing a tough and scenic course. The race limits participation to 225 runners to maintain an intimate..

The Woolly Hollow Trail Half Marathon is a 13.1-mile trail race held at Woolly Hollow State Park. The course features a unique route combining the Huckleberry Hiking Trail and the Enders Fault Mountain Bike Trail, offering runners a scenic and challenging experience through natural terrain. This eve..

The Village Creek 10K/25K Trail Run takes place at Village Creek State Park near Wynne, Arkansas, a scenic area featuring nearly 7,000 acres and over 26 miles of multi-use trails atop Crowley’s Ridge. The event offers two distances: a 10K and a 25K, both out-and-back courses with challenging terrain..