Arkansas
Arkansas Trail Running Calendar 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Arkansas for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 45 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in Arkansas below and join the trail community at these great events!
November 2026
Three day Hash House Harriers weekend in Hot Springs National Park with a Friday kilted pub crawl, a Saturday red dress run, and a Sunday hangover run.
Endurance races at Rotary Park in Paragould offering 6, 12 and 24 hour last participant standing formats on a fully paved out and back trail.
Wango Tango combines 5K and 10K trail runs with a four hour solo and relay mountain bike endurance race at City Lake Park in Siloam Springs, Arkansas.
A self-timed trail run and walk at Mount Sequoyah Woods with water on course, snacks and festive beverages at the finish; proceeds support Bailey Center updates.
A Thanksgiving morning 5K on the Hot Springs Greenway with a finisher medal, long-sleeve shirts (limited), and proceeds supporting Hot Springs Friends of the Parks.
Nighttime looped endurance event at Sunset Lake offering 6, 12 and 24 hour challenges, free entry with an optional donation to support the local running club.
December 2026
An annual trail event at Woolly Hollow State Park with 10, 4 and 1 mile courses plus a virtual run or walk. Proceeds benefit the Cabugcayan Mission Church in the Philippines and awards top finishers in the 10 and 4 mile races.
Trail marathon and half marathon on the Lake Ouachita Vista Trail near Mount Ida, with aid stations, a half marathon shuttle, and required orange for hunting season.
3.14 mi Infinity Loop Last Man Standing race with a 1k family run and 5k on trail near Fayetteville, with proceeds supporting Mitchell's Mountain.
Trail ultramarathons in Norfork Arkansas featuring 100-mile and 38-mile courses on rugged Ozark trails, with significant elevation gain and multiple creek crossings.
A holiday race at River Front Park with a Kids Dash, 1 mile, chip-timed 5K and 10K, a virtual option, medals, shirts and a costume contest.
Four-mile run and walk around the Bench Trail at Mount Nebo State Park in Dardanelle, Arkansas on 12/19/2026; registration opens 11/3 and fee is $30.
January 2027
A trail marathon and a 17 mile fun run on the Athens Big Fork Trail featuring 16 mountain climbs, mandatory hydration and a required light for safety.
A trail half marathon at Woolly Hollow State Park near Greenbrier Arkansas with an in-person trail race and a virtual option, both listed at a $65 entry fee.
A January trail race at Kessler Mountain offering mostly singletrack 5K and 15K courses with included socks, medal, postrace food, and awards.
Trail races of 10K and 25K at Village Creek State Park near Wynne, AR, on varied trails with aid stations, a 6 hour limit for the 25K, and a cup free policy.
One hour track race in Russellville on a standard 400 meter track, held as a Grand Prix championship event with two heats, aid stations, and on site chili.
Bigfoot Classic Little Rock on January 30, 2027 features in-person and virtual races with distances from 50 meters to 13.1 miles in North Little Rock, AR.
February 2027
Trail races in Allison, Arkansas on Feb 13, 2027 offering 50K and 25K out and back courses with two creek crossings and overall finishers awards.