Trail Running Calendar Arkansas 2026-2027

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.

A team-based trail relay at Centennial Park near downtown Fayetteville, AR, featuring flow-style mountain-bike trails, two relay distance options, overnight village camping and glamping, and weekend activities like bonfires, yoga, music and..

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 loop-based elimination event in Gentry, AR where runners repeat one mile loops with a 20 minute cutoff each circuit. Eliminated entrants add $20 to a prize pot that the final finisher wins.

A community trail run and hike at Blue Mountain Natural Area in Roland, AR on May 2, 2026, featuring a 3-mile runner/walker, free registration, and post-activity tacos, coffee and mariachi.

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.

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..

A 5K trail event on June 3, 2026 at War Memorial Golf Course Park, featuring a grassy, low rock course. Registration has a $25 fee, Brooks and Fleet Feet will be present, and all proceeds go to Little Rock Parks and Recreation.

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.

Riggs CAT Rock N Run 5K on June 27, 2026 at Martin Marietta Hatton Quarry in Cove, Arkansas features a chip timed 5K and an untimed family fun run, a course along the quarry edge, prize payouts, and post race activities.

A community-focused trail event on June 27, 2026 in Fayetteville, featuring a 5K trail course and a 1K adaptive dash that supports Mitchell’s Mountain and local families affected by autism and I/DD.

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.