Trail Running calendar near Benton 2025-2026

The Arkansas Traveller 100 is a historic ultramarathon held annually in Perryville, Arkansas, known as one of the oldest 100-mile races in the U.S. The challenging course features a 17-mile loop followed by an 83-mile out-and-back route thr..

The Grit and Guts Trail Race, held in Dardanelle, Arkansas, challenges runners with two distances: a Half Grit and Guts (13.1 miles) and a Full Grit and Guts (20 miles), both on Mt. Nebo. This tough, scenic race features rocky trails with s..

Hare Mountain 100 is a brutal point to point on the Ozark Highlands Trail in Arkansas with 100 mile, 50 mile and 60K courses across remote, rugged terrain, massive climbs and stunning autumn color. Expect a raw, rewarding adventure.

The Race the Base Trail Run is a 4-mile competitive trail race held at Pinnacle Mountain State Park in Roland, Arkansas. The course features a scenic loop around the base of Pinnacle Mountain, combining gravel, paved trails, and 2.75 miles..

The Possum at Woolly Hollow is a 6-hour, four-person team running event held at Woolly Hollow State Park in Greenbrier, Arkansas. Taking place on November 1, 2025, teams tackle a looping 5K course that circumnavigates Lake Bennett, rotating..

Squatch Till You Drop is a trail-running event at Allsopp Park, Little Rock, Arkansas, on a roughly 5k course through Sasquatch habitats on technical single-track trails. The weekend offers two events: a Fun Run (one lap) on Saturday and Th..

Turkey Trot 5k and Gobble Wobble Kids Mile is Conway, Arkansas’s Thanksgiving Day running tradition, benefiting the United Way of Central Arkansas. In its 11th year, the event launches on the University of Central Arkansas campus, beginning..

Sunset 24 Hour Endurance Challenge takes place in Benton, Arkansas, at Sunset Lake. The event offers 6-, 12-, and 24-hour options for running or walking on a looping course under the stars, as part of the 14th annual Sunset Endurance Challe..

NYE Last Chance Trail Run - CorkScrew Edition takes place in Perryville, Arkansas, on the CorkScrew Loop around Lake Sylvia. The event offers a roughly 10-mile route on service roads around the lake, with shorter distances available. ALL pa..

Athens Big Fork Trail Marathon & 17 Mile Blaylock Creek Fun Run take place in Mena, Arkansas, on the Athens-Big Fork trail. The race offers a full marathon and a 17-mile option, both on an out-and-back, well-marked course that starts and fi..

Event overview Run LOViT takes place February 21-22, 2026 near Mountain Harbor Resort, Mt Ida / Hot Springs, Arkansas. Distances offered: 100 Miler 100K The event is organized by Run LOViT Endurance Events, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit under the..

Run the scenic hilly single track of Burns Park in May with distances from a 10K to a challenging 50K, plus a kids mile and ruck option. Expect rocky rooty trails, a tee and medal, aid stations, and a fun race day vibe.

The Catsmacker is a trail running event held at the Lake Sylvia Day Use Area in Perryville, Arkansas. It features a 20-mile course and a shorter 12-mile "Kitty Run" option. The route combines Forest Service roads, a segment of the Ouachita..