Trail Running Calendar Arkansas 2026-2027

Cancer Challenge Bella Vista offers 5K and 10K runs plus a 1 Mile walk on the Lake Bella Vista Trail Course, staged at Cooper Elementary on June 20, 2026. Registration includes an event shirt, swag bag, snacks, a finishers medal and age cat..

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 held after the Fourth of July that includes a kids fun run, finisher medal and awards, patriotic outfit prize, and an optional 8-week training program.

Wild Hope Trail Race on July 11, 2026 at White Oak Lake State Park features multiple trail distances including 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 ultra at Pinnacle Mountain State Park offering 50 mile, 100K and 100 mile options. Small field with a central aid station accessed each lap and repeated marked loops for pacing and support.

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.

Trail races along the Cossatot River in Wickes, Arkansas offering 12.5-mile and 25-mile options on rocky single-track with substantial elevation gain, aid stations, shuttle service for the half, and a no cup policy.

A multi-day cross country festival at the University of Arkansas that hosts college and high school teams alongside community races, including a 1-mile dash plus 4K and 8K events, with livecast coverage provided by HOKA.

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.

A weekend of trail races near Hagarville, Arkansas featuring a point to point 100 mile on the Ozark Highlands Trail plus several shorter loop and out and back events. Satellite GPS tracking, staffed aid stations and finisher buckles are pro..

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.

Race the Base Trail Run returns to Pinnacle Mountain State Park on October 31 2026 with a 13 mile Monumental Half, a 4 mile loop, and a free kids run. The event features technical single track, age group awards, and commemorative shirts for..

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 foo..

The Next Loop Endurance Series at Pinnacle Mountain in Roland Arkansas uses repeated 3.1 mile (5K) trail loops. Athletes may stop after any completed loop and overall results combine loop times.

A two day trail running event at Allsopp Park South in Little Rock featuring a one lap Fun Run, a six hour ultra on the same 5k loop, finisher medals, swag bags, and awards including a Double Dare prize for completing both days.

A six hour team trail race at Woolly Hollow State Park on November 7, 2026 for teams of four running loops around Lake Bennett on the Huckleberry trail. Completed loops earn entries in a post race prize drawing.