Arkansas
Arkansas Trail Running Calendar 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Arkansas for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 44 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in Arkansas below and join the trail community at these great events!
August 2026
A low-key trail run of about 14 miles from the summit of Mount Nebo near Dardanelle with on site parking, post-run food, and camping options.
An evening of community racing in Alma AR featuring a kids 800 m fun run, a high school time trial, and an open 5K on a new grass cross country course.
September 2026
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 multi distance event at River Front Park in North Little Rock with races from a Kids Dash to a chip timed Half Marathon, a costume contest with prizes, finishers' medals and shirts, and volunteer then run options.
Trail races at Cossatot River State Park near Wickes AR featuring a 12.5 mile half marathon and a 25 mile marathon on rocky single track River Corridor Trail.
October 2026
A community cross-country festival in Fayetteville on October 3, 2026, featuring 4K and 8K loops plus a Friday 1 mile Pepper Dash. Registrations are treated as donations to a 501c3 that supports local high school programs.
Experience a historic 100 mile journey through the Ouachita Mountains on forest roads and trails. This Western States qualifier features 23 aid stations and a tradition of southern hospitality in any finishing time.
Participate in a 2 mile run or walk through the scenic gravel trails of Garvan Gardens. This fourth annual event supports Alzheimer's Arkansas and includes awards for top finishers and various age groups.
A cross country meet on October 8, 2026 at the NWACC Cross Country Course in Bentonville featuring Community and Open 5K races, timed by Y Timing Company.
A charity zombie themed 5K in Mountain Home, AR with flag based survival gameplay, a pet adoption fair, costume contests, and family friendly activities.
A remote 100 mile point to point on the Ozark Highlands Trail in northwest Arkansas, featuring rocky, steep terrain, multiple creek crossings, required GPS tracking, large elevation gain, and a 38 hour time limit.
A 100 mile point to point ultramarathon on the Ozark Highlands Trail in northwest Arkansas on October 23, 2026. The course is rugged and remote, requires a satellite GPS tracker and GPX file, and has a 38 hour cutoff.
A 12-hour endurance race in Mena, AR where runners must complete a 3.22-mile loop each hour for up to 12 rounds, with remaining runners racing head-to-head in the final round.
Beast of Burden is a 24 hour plus one hour trail and mountain bike endurance event at Mt Kessler in Fayetteville. Solo entrants and teams complete laps on two rotating loops while the event raises funds for trail preservation and offers food, coffee,..
November 2026
Loop format ultramarathon at Pinnacle Mountain State Park offering distances from 50K to 100M with central aid, chip timing, crew support, and set cutoffs.
Two-day trail running event at Allsopp Park in Little Rock with a one lap Fun Run, a six hour looped ultra, and a combined Double Dare option.
A six-hour, four-person team event at Woolly Hollow State Park on November 7, 2026, circling Lake Bennett via park roads and the Huckleberry trail. Teams earn drawing entries for each loop and proceeds support school projects in Honduras.