Trail Running Calendar Arkansas 2026-2027

Experience the natural beauty of Ozark Arkansas at Spy Rock. Choose between a single 8 mile loop or a 50K distance featuring significant elevation gain while preparing for your summer running season.

Experience the scenery of the Oz Trail System at this unique event in Eureka Springs. Choose from four distances that pass the Christ of the Ozarks Statue and includes a ticket to The Great Passion Play.

This is a 120-mile team trail relay in the Ozark Mountains near Eureka Springs. Each runner completes three segments for a total of 15 miles. Teams of 4 to 8 can register.

Experience the trails of the Ouachita Mountains at this event near DeGray Lake. Choose from 11K, 27K, or 42K trail races and enjoy well stocked aid stations and unique finisher medals.

Experience a scenic ultramarathon through Pinnacle Mountain State Park featuring rocky singletrack trails and views of Lake Maumelle. Choose between 50 mile and 50 km distances in this historic Arkansas endurance tradition.

Test your discipline in a six hour endurance challenge where runners must complete a 5K trail loop every hour on the hour to stay in the game.

Test your limits at the Gearhead Endurance Challenge in Jonesboro, featuring 2.5 mile loops over a 6 hour period. Define your own goals in this personal achievement event held in the scenic Craighead Forest Park.

A relentless endurance challenge where runners must complete a 1-mile loop every 20 minutes. The last person to keep up wins the entire cash pot built from every eliminated competitor's entry. It's a pure test of stamina and strategy.

An endurance event at Pinnacle Mountain on May 9, 2026 with a 3.1 mile trail loop that begins every hour. Runners may stop after any loop without penalty and official timing records completed loops and combined time.

Experience a unique trail running event at Cedar Glades Park featuring 10k and 25k distances. Runners can participate solo or enter the exclusive dog division for a chance to race alongside their leashed canine companions.

The Feel The Burn Trail Runs will take place in North Little Rock from Friday 22 May 2026 to Saturday 23 May 2026. You can run between 10 and 50 kilometers.

Enjoy a donation based trail run through the scenic Ouachita National Forest with 20 mile and 12 mile options. Finish your day with a community cookout and season celebration at the Lake Sylvia Day Use Area.

The River Trail 15k is a paved course race along the Arkansas River and through Burns Park. It's a certified championship event with chip timing. Registration is open for adults and juniors, with packet pickup available before and on race d..

Tackle Mount Magazine in this 15k race that ascends from a dirt road to a paved climb to the summit. It's the first event in the Tri Peak Series, offering run, walk, and virtual options. All finishers get a shirt and medal, with a special a..

The War Eagle Trail Races return for their 21st year on June 6, 2026, at Hobbs State Park. Runners can choose between 50K, 25K, and 10K distances on runnable Northwest Arkansas trails. The event has a long history of supporting local commun..

Experience a unique backyard ultra format in Arkansas. Complete a 4.1667 mile loop setiap hour at Big Springs Park with race options ranging from 1 to 12 hours on a scenic riverside trail.

This trail 5k takes place at the scenic Ridgerunner Farm and Chapel in Floral. After the race, enjoy blackberry cobbler and berry picking. Awards are given for overall and age group winners.

Cancer Challenge Bella Vista on June 20, 2026 offers 5K, 10K and a 1 mile walk on the Lake Bella Vista Trail Course. Registration includes a shirt, swag bag, snacks, a medal and age group awards.

Run the trails at Coler Mountain Bike Preserve in this 5K trail race. The event celebrates summer and freedom with a patriotic theme, offering medals, t-shirts, and awards. A kids' fun run and a training program are also available.

Experience a night run through the Ouachita National Forest on rolling Forest Service Roads. This event features 25k and 50k distances followed by a post race meal of pancakes and bacon to celebrate the AURA Ultra Trail Series kickoff.