Trail Running calendar near Fayetteville 2026-2027

A January trail run at Kessler Mountain with 5K and 15K singletrack courses, entry that includes socks and a finisher medal, and post-run soup and a complimentary beer for those 21 and older.

Experience a scenic 2 mile looped course featuring paved paths and single track dirt trails overlooking Lake Vian. Choose from multiple distances ranging from 4 miles to 100 miles with frequent aid stations and a festive cheer zone.

Ragnar Trail Arkansas runs April 2 and April 3, 2027 at Centennial Park near downtown Fayetteville. Teams tackle flowy mountain bike trails on Kessler Mountain with on site camping, bonfires, yoga, food trucks and mountain views.

Trail running weekend at The Great Passion Play grounds in early April 2027, with 1K, 5k, 5-mile, and half marathon courses that pass the Christ of the Ozarks and Holy Land Tour. Entry includes a show ticket and a finisher medal.

Timed elimination event in Gentry, AR where competitors run repeated one mile loops with a 20 minute limit per loop. Each entrant adds twenty dollars to the pot and the last runner to complete a loop wins the accumulated pot.

A backyard ultra in Muskogee where a six sided die decides each hourly out and back lap between one and six miles. The event continues until one runner completes a final loop and is the last person standing.

A Memorial Day weekend road run in Fort Gibson that raises funds for the Trail of Honor project and honors veterans. Options include a 5K and a 1 mile fun run and participants may carry an American flag.