Trail Running calendar near Dardanelle 2026-2027

A three day ultrarunning stage event at Blanchard Springs with options to run 50K, 50 mile or 20K stages. Courses change annually and feature rugged singletrack, creek crossings, aid stations, on site camping and finisher awards.

Trail runs and walks at Lake Catherine State Park on March 21, 2026. Options include a 10K on the Dam Mountain Trail and a 5K on the Horseshoe Mountain Trail with a $25 fee.

A free trail run in the Ozarks around the Redding/Spy Rock loop. Choose the challenging 50K (four loops) or the 8-mile single loop. Runners can submit their GPS data after completing the run.

Traverse the scenic trails of Iron Mountain by DeGray Lake in the Ouachita Mountains. Choose from 11K, 28K, or 42K trail races, all starting and finishing at the Iron Mountain Lodge & Marina. The event features aid stations, post-race refre..

A trail ultramarathon at Pinnacle Mountain State Park near Little Rock offering 50-mile and 50 km out-and-back courses on marked single-track with staffed aid stations. Proceeds support the state park.

A loop-based trail event at Pinnacle Mountain where runners start a new 3.1-mile loop every hour, record each lap time, and build distance loop by loop; results rank completed loops and combined time.

Trail runs of 25k and 10k take place at Cedar Glades Park on May 9, 2026, with optional dog divisions and limited entries. The event is cupless, features aid stations, and includes a postrace Beaver Bash with music and food.

Trail races in Burns Park, North Little Rock offering 50K, 30K, 20K, 10K, a 10K ruck and a free kids one mile fun run. The course uses dirt single-track with rocky and rooty sections and about 400 ft gain per 10K.

Trail fun run at Lake Sylvia Day Use Area near Perryville offering roughly 20-mile and 12-mile courses on Forest Service roads and parts of the Ouachita Trail. Donation-based, volunteer-run event with marked course, aid stations, and a post..

The River Trail 15k is a paved course race along the Arkansas River and through Burns Park. It's a certified championship event with chip timing. Registration is open for adults and juniors, with packet pickup available before and on race d..

Tackle Mount Magazine in this 15k race that ascends from a dirt road to a paved climb to the summit. It's the first event in the Tri Peak Series, offering run, walk, and virtual options. All finishers get a shirt and medal, with a special a..

Run under the full moon on rolling Forest Service roads in the Ouachita National Forest. This night race kicks off the AURA Ultra Trail Series with a laid-back atmosphere and post-race pancakes. Proceeds support several Arkansas-based chari..

Trail run at Ferncliff Camp and Conference Center near Little Rock offering four loop-based distances from roughly 10k to 19.5 miles. Each loop includes an aid station and a water drop; the finish returns to the pool pavilion for food and r..

The Grit and Guts Trail Race offers two rugged distances on the rocky, scenic trails of Mount Nebo. Entry is free, with proceeds supporting local running teams and trail conservation. Prepare for significant elevation gain on a course featu..

A 35th annual 100 mile ultramarathon in Perryville, Arkansas, featuring a 17 mile loop plus an 83 mile out-and-back through the Ouachita Mountains, 12,000 feet of climb, 23 staffed aid stations, and Western States qualification.

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.

Hourly 5K loops on a scenic, clearly marked trail near Roland, AR. Each loop is timed and overall results combine completed loop times, with no penalties for stopping.

This annual trail race honors a loved one while raising funds for a church mission. Runners choose from scenic 10-mile, 4-mile, or 1-mile fun run courses through Woolly Hollow State Park. The event includes awards for top finishers and supp..

Spirit of Syllamo is a rugged ultra trail race in the Ozark National Forest. Runners can tackle a challenging 100-mile or 38-mile course through rocky, forested terrain with numerous creek crossings. The event features full aid station supp..