Trail Running calendar near Dardanelle 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.

Multi distance trail event in Hagarville, Arkansas featuring a point to point 100 mile on singletrack, out and back 50 and 50K races, a loop 25K, and a run then bike Dirty Doo with satellite tracking and campground finishes.

A 100 mile point to point ultramarathon on the Ozark Highlands Trail in northwest Arkansas on October 23, 2026. The course is rugged and remote, requires a satellite GPS tracker and GPX file, and has a 38 hour cutoff.

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 State Park on a 3.1 mile Kingfisher Trail loop with centralized aid. Runners complete one loop at a time and may continue to stack laps toward longer distances.

A two day trail running event at Allsopp Park South in Little Rock featuring a one lap Fun Run, a six hour ultra on the same 5k loop, finisher medals, swag bags, and awards including a Double Dare prize for completing both days.

A six hour team trail race at Woolly Hollow State Park on November 7, 2026 for teams of four running loops around Lake Bennett on the Huckleberry trail. Completed loops earn entries in a post race prize drawing.

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.

Trail ultras in the Sylamore Ranger District with 100 mile and 38 mile options through rocky, steep terrain. Staffed aid stations, creek crossings, drop bag support, and on site camping at Misty Mornings in Norfork Arkansas.

Trail marathon and a 17 mile fun run in Big Fork on January 9 2027. Entry is limited to 225 runners and registration is required; aid stations and the post race party will be cupless.

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.