Trail Running calendar near Big Fork 2025-2026

The Cossatot River Trail Run is an endurance trail running event held at Cossatot River State Park in Wickes, Arkansas. It features two distances: a 12.5-mile "Half Marathon" and a 10K. The course follows the scenic River Corridor Trail along the Cossatot River, characterized by rocky, rooty, grassy..

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 through the scenic Ouachita Mountains, including forest roads,..

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 significant elevation changes, combining vertical climbs and..

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 Challenge. The atmosphere is festive and supportive, with a fully..

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 paces are welcome—from walkers and joggers to runners, elites,..

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 finishes at the Big Fork Community Center. Marathon runners en..

The Ouachita Switchbacks is a challenging trail running event held in Big Cedar, Oklahoma, featuring 50K, 25K, and 10-mile distances. Known as Oklahoma's toughest and most scenic ultra, the course traverses the rugged Ouachita Mountains with significant elevation changes and technical terrain. The r..

Run LOViT Endurance Runs take place near Hot Springs, Arkansas, at Mountain Harbor Resort, along the Lake Ouachita Vista Trail (LOViT). The event features two distance options: a 100-mile ultramarathon and a 100K. The rugged, scenic course runs on single-track trails through the Ouachita National Fo..

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 Trail, pavement, gravel, and single/double track trails, wit..