Trail Running Calendar Arkansas 2026-2027

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.

A USATF-certified 15K along the Arkansas River and through Burns Park in North Little Rock. The chip-timed race is part of the Arkansas RRCA Grand Prix and the RRCA state championship.

A 15 km summit climb in Havana, Arkansas, the Mount Magazine 15K includes a short dirt approach, a paved ascent to the top, and a shuttle back down. Run, walk, and virtual options come with a race shirt and custom medals.

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 21st Annual Hobbs War Eagle Trail Races on June 6, 2026, features 50K, 25K and 10K options at Hobbs State Park. Trails are described as runnable with limited technical terrain, and the event has a history of community donations.

The Pig Trail Mud Run is a 5K obstacle course at Ecclesia College in Springdale, Arkansas on June 6, 2026. The event features mud obstacles, team entry options with group discounts, and published resources like a course map and race waivers..

A timed event where runners complete a 4.1667 mile lap each hour and must finish each lap within one hour. Distances are 1, 3, 6, and 12 hours on a mostly flat 2.08 mile out and back trail at Big Springs Park in Cotter Arkansas.

A trail 5k at Ridgerunner Farm and Chapel on June 13, 2026, hosted by John 3:16 Women’s Ministry. The event includes blackberry cobbler, fresh berries to pick, and awards for age groups plus overall male and female winners.

A community running event at Cooper Elementary in Bella Vista featuring 5K, 10K and a 1 mile walk on the Lake Bella Vista Trail Course, with race kit items and age category awards.

Riggs CAT Rock N Run 5K on June 27, 2026 at Martin Marietta Hatton Quarry in Cove AR features a chip timed 5K, an untimed family fun run, cash prizes for top finishers and post race activities including rock painting and a vendor area.

A community trail event in Fayetteville combining a 1K adaptive dash for families affected by autism and a 5K loop through Kessler Mountain, organized by Mitchell’s Mountain to support local services and accessible trail development.

A 5K trail run at Coler Mountain Bike Preserve on Saturday, July 11, presented by PepsiCo and Storm Energy. The course uses forested singletrack, includes a kids fun run, and offers finisher medals, race shirts, and awards for patriotic att..

Wild Hope Trail Race on July 11, 2026 at White Oak Lake State Park offers 1 mile, 5k, 10k, half marathon and a half marathon ruck division. Proceeds support church planting and tabernacle construction in West Africa.

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.

Loop-based ultrarunning at Pinnacle Mountain State Park with 50 Mile day and night options, a 100 Kilometer, and a 100 Mile challenge. Runners complete repeated 3.1 mile laps to a central aid station with limited field size.

Test your endurance at Ferncliff Camp with a multi loop trail race near Little Rock. Enjoy a post race cookout and pool access after navigating inclines and water crossings across various distances.

Experience a challenging trail race at Mount Nebo featuring rocky terrain and significant vertical climbs. Choose between 13.1 and 20 mile distances through scenic Arkansas landscapes including waterfalls and river valley views.

A 5K trail race at Camp Robinson in North Little Rock that runs across grass, road and improved surface trails around the lake. The race is part of Minuteman Day and is open to all runners.

A trail event in Cossatot River State Park near Wickes, AR with 12.5- and 25-mile courses on rocky, rooty single-track and substantial elevation gain. Aid stations, finisher medal, and race tee available if ordered by Sep 5.

A community cross-country festival in Fayetteville, AR on October 2-3, 2026 offering a 1-mile dash and 4K/8K races. The event is run by a 501(c)(3) supporting Northwest Arkansas high school programs; registrations are donations and generall..