Trail Running calendar near Fayetteville 2025-2026

Brave the cold trail at Kessler Mountain Park on January 24 with 15K and 5K options over mostly singletrack and technical sections. Entry includes custom socks, a finisher medal, hot soup and a cold beer.

Celebrate the 10th annual GTR in Braggs, Oklahoma at the new Gruber ORV Park, featuring 5, 10 and 20 mile trail loops on moderately technical terrain. Custom trophies and finisher medals await in a fun, rugged day on the trails.

Celebrate the 10th annual GTR on January 31, 2026 at Gruber ORV Park in Braggs, Oklahoma with looped trail runs over moderately technical terrain. Choose a 5 Mile, 10 Mile, or 20 Mile course and earn a custom finisher medal and trophies for..

Take on the Peak to Creek 50k through Cookson Hills near Cookson OK, a rugged 33 mile loop with about 4,500 feet of climb and water crossings. Limited to 70 runners, finishers earn a themed buckle for completing within the cutoff.

Run scenic loops around Vian City Lake on a rolling 2 mile trail with chip timing and live lap updates. Choose distances from a 4 mile fun run to an epic 100 mile challenge and earn medals or a buckle for 100 mile finishers.

Enjoy scenic trails at the Great Passion Play in Eureka Springs with fun run, 5k, 5 mile or half marathon routes that pass the Christ of the Ozarks and the stage. Entry includes a finisher medal and a ticket to The Great Passion Play.

Honor veterans this Memorial Day weekend in Fort Gibson with the Trail of Honor Memorial Run, featuring a USATF certified 5k and a one mile Fun Run/Walk. Register to run carrying an American flag and support the Trail of Honor Flags project..

Take on rugged single track loops at Welling Ridge Trails near Tahlequah OK with distances from 4 miles to 65k or join a team ruck relay. Enjoy rocky roots, surprise bonus miles, medals and event shirts for early registrants.

Run gravel roads along the Illinois River at Pumpkin Holler Hunnerd, offering distances from 10+ miles to 100 miles and a Gravel Smasher bike event on day two. Expect rolling hills, reliable aid stations, camping and a charity vibe.