Trail Running calendar near Benton 2026-2027

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.

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 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.

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..

A loop-based trail event at Pinnacle Mountain where each completed 3.1 mile lap counts toward total distance and loop times are recorded for overall results.

Squatch Till You Drop is a two day trail running event at Allsopp Park on November 7 and 8, featuring a one lap Fun Run, a six hour ultra on a roughly 5k loop, and a Double Dare option with finisher medals and awards.

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.

A Thanksgiving morning 5K and kids mile at UCA Estes Stadium in Conway with in-person and virtual options, a wheelchair division, stroller friendly course, and a wooded trail section.

An overnight endurance event at Sunset Lake in Benton, Arkansas offering 6 hour, 12 hour, and 24 hour formats. Entry is free and a suggested donation of $20 supports the local running club.

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.

A trail marathon on the Lake Ouachita Vista Trail near Mount Ida on December 5, 2026. Full and half options available, six aid stations, no entry fee, and the half finishes at Hickory Nut Mountain with a shuttle.

Experience a 5k mud run or a color run in Stuttgart Arkansas to support cancer patients. Choose from timed competitive heats, team challenges, or a kids course featuring specialized obstacles on flat terrain.

A donation based trail event near Mena Arkansas featuring a 26.2 mile marathon with about 7,000 feet of gain and a 17 mile fun run. Courses are out and back with staffed aid stations and radio safety support.

A trail running event near Mt. Ida, Arkansas, on the Lake Ouachita Vista Trail offering 100 mile, 100 km, and 50 km courses with course maps, GPX files, and race support provided.

The Outlast Arkansas will take place in Heber Springs on Saturday 3 April 2027. You can run between 5 and 36 miles.