Trail Running calendar near Hot Springs 2025-2026

Ring in the new year with the NYE Last Chance Trail Run Corkscrew Edition, a roughly 10 mile loop around Lake Sylvia in Perryville. Free and friendly to walkers, runners, horseback riders, and dogs with snacks and drinks on site.

Challenge yourself at the Athens Big Fork Trail Marathon and 17 mile Blaylock Creek Fun Run in Mena, Arkansas on January 3, 2026. Rugged forest trails, massive climbs and a limited field make this donation based event a true adventure.

Hit the trails in Hot Springs on January 31, 2026 for the Hot Springs Half Marathon, a scenic run through Northwoods Trails and Cedar Glades Park beside Hot Springs National Park. Enjoy trail terrain, a performance shirt and finisher medal.

Run LOViT on Feb 21 to 22, 2026 near Hot Springs Arkansas offers 100 Mile and 100K races on the scenic Lake Ouachita Vista Trail, with rocky single track and rolling ridgelines. Proceeds support Ouachita trail development.

Run scenic trails around Iron Mountain on DeGray Lake in the Ouachita Mountains on April 11, 2026, with 11K, 28K, 42K and virtual options. Expect well supported aid stations, post race food and a commemorative medal to celebrate your finish..

Join a scenic trail fundraiser on April 18, 2026 in Little Rock at the 35th Ouachita Trail 50. Choose 50 mile or 50 km routes that climb Pinnacle Mountain and run along Lake Maumelle while supporting Pinnacle Mountain State Park.

Feel The Burn Trail Runs at Burns Park in May offers multi distance trail races and a ruck on hilly, rooty single track through forest. Expect aid stations, cool swag and medals, and bring your own water system for the course.

The Catsmacker is a trail running event held at the Lake Sylvia Day Use Area in Perryville, Arkansas. It features a 20-mile course and a shorter 12-mile "Kitty Run" option. The route combines Forest Service roads, a segment of the Ouachita..

Run rugged single track along the scenic Cossatot River in Wickes, Arkansas, choosing 12.5 or 25 mile courses with big climbs and technical terrain. Enjoy full aid stations, finisher swag, and unforgettable views on a challenging trail day.

The Bodies Race Company - Maumelle will take place in Maumelle on Saturday 3 October 2026. You can run between 5 and 13 miles.

Run the Arkansas Traveller 100 mile through the Ouachita Mountains near Perryville, AR. Expect 12,000 feet of climb, a 17 mile loop plus an 83 mile out and back, full aid stations and a 30 hour Western States qualifier.

Hare Mountain 100 is a point to point 100 mile ultramarathon on rugged Ozark Highlands Trail singletrack, passing creeks, waterfalls and the summit. Expect roughly 20,000 feet of climb, remote aid and required satellite tracking.

Join Turkey Trails Little Rock on November 14 in North Little Rock for a fun day of trail running from a Kid's Dash to the half marathon, with a virtual option. Timed races use chip timing and include custom bibs, shirts, medals, age group..