Trail Running calendar near Fayetteville 2026-2027

Take on chilly singletrack at the Frozen Toes Trail Races in Kessler Mountain Regional Park on January 24 with a technical 15K or a family friendly 5K. Finishers get socks and a medal plus warm soup and a beer for participants 21 and older.

Join the 10th annual Greenleaf Trail Run on January 31, 2026 at Gruber ORV Park in Braggs OK, offering 5, 10, and 20 mile trail loops over moderately technical terrain. Finishers get custom medals and top three in each race earn trophies.

Celebrate the 10th annual Greenleaf Trail Run on Jan 31 in Braggs, Oklahoma at Gruber ORV Park. Choose 5 Mile, 10 Mile or 20 Mile looped courses on a moderately technical trail and race for custom trophies and finisher medals.

Take on Peak to Creek, a full 33 mile loop in Cookson, OK, with big climbs, water crossings and rugged roads. With a 70 runner cap and elk or bear finisher buckle, this wild, self reliant race is a true backcountry challenge.

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..

Run scenic 2 mile loops to a hilltop overlooking Lake Vian during a weekend of distances from 4 miles to 100 miles, including marathon and ultramarathon options. Chip timing with live lap counts, finisher medals and a buckle for 100 milers.

Join the Passion Play Trail Run at The Great Passion Play grounds in Eureka Springs for scenic trail courses from a fun run to a half marathon. Enjoy finisher medals, aid stations, finish line snacks and a ticket to see The Great Passion Pl..

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 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.

Honor veterans at the Trail of Honor Memorial Run in Fort Gibson, OK on May 23, 2026 while supporting permanent flag pole installations. Take part in a USATF certified 5k or a 1 mile fun run and carry a flag as you go.

Conquer the climb at the Mount Magazine 15k on May 30, 2026 in Havana, AR. Enjoy a scenic uphill route to the summit with shuttle return or run back, plus a shirt and custom medal; run, walk and virtual entries available.

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.

KROP returns to Welling Ridge Trails near Tahlequah OK for a rugged looped trail challenge on rocky, root twisted single track with big climbs. Choose short loops or ultramarathon distances in a timed 12 hour event that supports local trail..

Explore scenic Ozark trails at Pumpkin Holler Hunnerd near Tahlequah with distances from 10 miles to 100 miles along gravel roads, creeks, and river views. Volunteer aid stations keep you moving on this rugged backcountry challenge.

Hare Mountain 100 in Hagarville AR challenges runners on rugged, rocky Ozark Highlands trails with steep climbs. Distances from 25K to 100 mile including 105k; proceeds benefit local animal shelters and the Ozark Highlands Trail.

Run the Hare Mountain 100 through the Ozark Highlands for a rugged, scenic ultramarathon across bluffs, waterfalls and hardwood forest in northwest Arkansas. Choose 100, 50 or 60K distances on this challenging course.