Trail Running calendar near Bentonville 2026-2027

We have found 18 Trailruns within 80 miles of Bentonville. See below where and when you can find the races.

Take on chilly singletrack at the Frozen Toes Trail Races in Kessler Mountain Regional Park on January 24 with a technical 15K or a family friendly 5K. Finishers get socks and a medal plus warm soup and a beer for participants 21 and older.

Join the 10th annual Greenleaf Trail Run on January 31, 2026 at Gruber ORV Park in Braggs OK, offering 5, 10, and 20 mile trail loops over moderately technical terrain. Finishers get custom medals and top three in each race earn trophies.

Celebrate the 10th annual Greenleaf Trail Run on Jan 31 in Braggs, Oklahoma at Gruber ORV Park. Choose 5 Mile, 10 Mile or 20 Mile looped courses on a moderately technical trail and race for custom trophies and finisher medals.

February 2026

Take on Peak to Creek, a full 33 mile loop in Cookson, OK, with big climbs, water crossings and rugged roads. With a 70 runner cap and elk or bear finisher buckle, this wild, self reliant race is a true backcountry challenge.

Run scenic 2 mile loops to a hilltop overlooking Lake Vian during a weekend of distances from 4 miles to 100 miles, including marathon and ultramarathon options. Chip timing with live lap counts, finisher medals and a buckle for 100 milers.

March 2026

Hard Times Trail Run at Little Sac Woods near Willard MO offers 8 mile, 25K and 50K on hilly, runnable trails with creek crossings and climbs. Field capped at 60; 25K and 50K run laps with aid stations and shuttle parking.

April 2026

Join the Passion Play Trail Run at The Great Passion Play grounds in Eureka Springs for scenic trail courses from a fun run to a half marathon. Enjoy finisher medals, aid stations, finish line snacks and a ticket to see The Great Passion Pl..

Outback in the Ozarks Pure Trail Edition is a 120 mile team relay around Eureka Springs that winds through scenic Ozark trails. Teams race Friday and Saturday and each runner completes three trail legs for 15 miles of rugged fun.

Choose distances from 8K to 50 Mile along the flat scenic Frisco Highline Trail in Willard MO. Organized by Ozark Mountain Ridge Runners to benefit Ozark Greenways, the marathon is USATF certified and a Boston qualifier.

May 2026

Start and finish through the open doors of the Beechcraft Airport Hangar at Hatbox Sports Complex in Muskogee on May 16, 2026. Enjoy a scenic looped 5k with wooden finisher medals and special engraved cedar awards for top runners.

Honor veterans at the Trail of Honor Memorial Run in Fort Gibson, OK on May 23, 2026 while supporting permanent flag pole installations. Take part in a USATF certified 5k or a 1 mile fun run and carry a flag as you go.

June 2026

Cancer Challenge Bella Vista on June 20, 2026 offers 5K, 10K and a 1 mile walk on the Lake Bella Vista Trail Course. Registration includes a shirt, swag bag, snacks, a medal and age group awards.

July 2026

Take on Hades Climb in Ozark, Missouri on July 11, 2026. Race the clock in 1 hour, 2 hour, or 4 hour stair challenges and collect stamped medals as sparks, fire effects, a lap bell and loud music fuel the atmosphere.

A fourth annual trail event at Coler Mountain Bike Preserve featuring a 5K run, an 8-week training program with group runs, and a kids fun run; proceeds support the Peel Compton Foundation.

September 2026

KROP returns to Welling Ridge Trails near Tahlequah OK for a rugged looped trail challenge on rocky, root twisted single track with big climbs. Choose short loops or ultramarathon distances in a timed 12 hour event that supports local trail..

October 2026

Explore scenic Ozark trails at Pumpkin Holler Hunnerd near Tahlequah with distances from 10 miles to 100 miles along gravel roads, creeks, and river views. Volunteer aid stations keep you moving on this rugged backcountry challenge.

Hare Mountain 100 in Hagarville AR challenges runners on rugged, rocky Ozark Highlands trails with steep climbs. Distances from 25K to 100 mile including 105k; proceeds benefit local animal shelters and the Ozark Highlands Trail.

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Run the Hare Mountain 100 through the Ozark Highlands for a rugged, scenic ultramarathon across bluffs, waterfalls and hardwood forest in northwest Arkansas. Choose 100, 50 or 60K distances on this challenging course.