Trail Running calendar near Bentonville 2026-2027

A capped 33-mile loop through Cookson Hills WMA on dirt and 4WD roads with about 4,500 feet of elevation gain; aid stations, drop-bag support, a themed finisher buckle, and an event hoodie for all participants.

A free trail event near Ozark, AR offering a 50K as four loops of the Redding/Spy Rock course and an 8 mile single-loop option. Runs may be completed anytime between January 14 and February 14, 2026 with GPX or Strava submission for results..

Lake Vian Hilltop Run takes place Feb 28 to Mar 1, 2026 in Vian, OK on a two mile looped course with paved and dirt sections. Multiple distances are offered from a 4 mile up to 100 mile, with chip timing and real time lap tracking.

Trail event at Little Sac Woods offering 8 mile, 25K, and 50K options with varied terrain, limited to 50 runners, aided stations, off-site parking and shuttle for some entrants, and proceeds benefiting a local school.

A trail event at The Great Passion Play in Eureka Springs on April 4, 2026 offering Fun Run, 5k, 5 Mile and Half Marathon routes that pass the Christ of the Ozarks and sections of the Holy Land Tour. Entries include a finisher medal, aid st..

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.

A rail-to-trail out-and-back event on the Frisco Highline Trail near Willard, MO offering 50-mile, 50K, marathon, half marathon, and 8K distances; USATF certified with a Boston-qualifying marathon and staffed aid stations along the course.

A 5k at Hangar 3 in the Hatbox Sports Complex, with a start and finish through the hangar doors, wooden finisher medals for all runners, cedar awards for top finishers, and guaranteed shirts for registrations by May 1st.

A Memorial Day weekend run in Fort Gibson supporting the Trail of Honor flag project; it features a USATF certified 5k and a 1 mile fun run, with an option for participants to carry a flag as they pass through the display.

Charity trail races at Hobbs State Park in Rogers, AR on June 6, 2026 offering 10K, 25K and 50K options. Proceeds support Friends of Hobbs and the Lions Club Scholarship Fund; the event is cupless and refunds are not given.

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.

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.

The Lake Vian 5K Trail Run is held at Armstrong Park in Vian, Oklahoma. This community event offers a 5K trail race, a paved 1K fun run/walk, and a virtual 5K option. Proceeds support the Vian Community Foundation.

KROP returns to the rugged Welling Ridge Trails in Tahlequah for its second year. Choose from a range of distances, all on a challenging 4-mile loop course. The event features unique challenges, on-course food, and a supportive party atmosp..

Trailfest in Highlandville, MO on October 4, 2026 features 5k, 10k and half-marathon trail races over technical, rocky and hilly terrain, with aid stations, event awards, hoodies, a half-marathon medal, and post-race tacos and local brews.

Running events at multiple distances take place in the J.T. Nickel Preserve near Tahlequah, Oklahoma, on gravel roads with river views and fall foliage. Staffed aid stations support runners and a Sunday gravel ride shares parts of the cours..

A point to point ultramarathon in Arkansas on singletrack with long climbs, satellite GPS tracking, multiple distances from 25K to 100 miles, and substantial elevation gain for each race.

Hare Mountain 100 is a 100 mile point to point trail run on the Ozark Highlands Trail in northwest Arkansas. The rocky, steep course includes two scenic spur loops, significant elevation gain and a 38 hour cutoff with required GPS tracking.

A two day trail running event in Rogersville, Missouri on December 5 and 6, 2026, offering ultramarathon distances and a separate 10 mile race, with a combined entry option that includes bonus swag.