Trail Running Calendar Arkansas 2026-2027

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.

Trail races at Cedar Glades Park in Hot Springs, Arkansas, offer 25k and 10k options with separate dog divisions limited to ten entries each. The 25k has a noon cut off and dogs must be leashed and under control.

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..

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.

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.

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-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.

Trail race at White Oak Lake State Park in Bluff City, Arkansas offering 1 mile, 5K, 10K, half marathon and a ruck division. The July trails run through hardwood and pine forest along the lake and raise funds for church planting in West Afr..

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.

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.