Trail Running calendar near Hot Springs 2026-2027

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.

Trail marathon and half marathon along the Cossatot River in Wickes AR with rocky single-track, notable elevation gain, aid stations, medals and a shuttle for the half.

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.

Participate in a 2 mile run or walk through the scenic gravel trails of Garvan Gardens. This fourth annual event supports Alzheimer's Arkansas and includes awards for top finishers and various age groups.

A remote 100 mile point to point on the Ozark Highlands Trail in northwest Arkansas, featuring rocky, steep terrain, multiple creek crossings, required GPS tracking, large elevation gain, and a 38 hour time limit.

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..

Continuous 40 and 50 mile loop ultraraces on a 3.1 mile trail at Pinnacle Mountain State Park with centralized aid and a 12 hour cutoff.

Trail running at Allsopp Park in Little Rock over Nov 7 and 8, 2026 with a 5k loop, a 6 hour ultra, finisher medals, awards, and a Double Dare option.

A six-hour, four-person team event at Woolly Hollow State Park on November 7, 2026, circling Lake Bennett via park roads and the Huckleberry trail. Teams earn drawing entries for each loop and proceeds support school projects in Honduras.

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.

Nighttime looped endurance event at Sunset Lake offering 6, 12 and 24 hour challenges, free entry with an optional donation to support 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.

A trail marathon on the Lake Ouachita Vista Trail near Mount Ida on December 5, 2026. Full and half options available, six aid stations, no entry fee, and the half finishes at Hickory Nut Mountain with a shuttle.

A trail marathon and a 17 mile fun run in Big Fork on January 9, 2027, limited to 225 runners with proceeds donated to local organizations.

Trail ultramarathon in Mt. Ida, Arkansas offering 100-mile, 100-km and 50-km races on the Lake Ouachita Vista Trail with rugged terrain and on-course support.