Trail Running calendar near Lake Ouachita 2025-2026

Minuteman Day 2025 features an Open 5K Trail Race as part of a community-focused event at Camp Robinson in North Little Rock, Arkansas. The day is designed to connect the Arkansas Army and Air National Guard with local residents, offering both school cross-country races and an open 5K for the public..

The Cossatot River Trail Run is an endurance trail running event held at Cossatot River State Park in Wickes, Arkansas. It features two distances: a 12.5-mile "Half Marathon" and a 10K. The course follows the scenic River Corridor Trail along the Cossatot River, characterized by rocky, rooty, grassy..

The Arkansas Traveller 100 is a historic ultramarathon held annually in Perryville, Arkansas, known as one of the oldest 100-mile races in the U.S. The challenging course features a 17-mile loop followed by an 83-mile out-and-back route through the scenic Ouachita Mountains, including forest roads,..

The Grit and Guts Trail Race, held in Dardanelle, Arkansas, challenges runners with two distances: a Half Grit and Guts (13.1 miles) and a Full Grit and Guts (20 miles), both on Mt. Nebo. This tough, scenic race features rocky trails with significant elevation changes, combining vertical climbs and..

Hare Mountain 100 is a point-to-point ultra held in Hagarville, Arkansas, along the rugged Ozark Highlands Trail in the Northwestern Boston Mountains. Runners choose from 100‑mile, 50‑mile, and 60K distances, with dramatic climbs and a total elevation gain around 20,000–24,400 feet. The course trave..

The Race the Base Trail Run is a 4-mile competitive trail race held at Pinnacle Mountain State Park in Roland, Arkansas. The course features a scenic loop around the base of Pinnacle Mountain, combining gravel, paved trails, and 2.75 miles of technical single track. A notable challenge is "Joe’s Rev..

The Possum at Woolly Hollow is a 6-hour, four-person team running event held at Woolly Hollow State Park in Greenbrier, Arkansas. Taking place on November 1, 2025, teams tackle a looping 5K course that circumnavigates Lake Bennett, rotating through multiple 5K laps within the park’s scenic, wooded s..

Squatch Till You Drop is a two-day trail running event held at Allsopp Park South in Little Rock, Arkansas, celebrating local Sasquatch folklore. The event features a challenging approximately 5k technical single-track course through historic Sasquatch habitats. On November 8, participants can join..

NYE Last Chance Trail Run - CorkScrew Edition takes place in Perryville, Arkansas, on the CorkScrew Loop around Lake Sylvia. The event offers a roughly 10-mile route on service roads around the lake, with shorter distances available. ALL paces are welcome—from walkers and joggers to runners, elites,..

Athens Big Fork Trail Marathon & 17 Mile Blaylock Creek Fun Run take place in Mena, Arkansas, on the Athens-Big Fork trail. The race offers a full marathon and a 17-mile option, both on an out-and-back, well-marked course that starts and finishes at the Big Fork Community Center. Marathon runners en..

The Woolly Hollow Trail Half Marathon is a 13.1-mile trail race held at Woolly Hollow State Park. The course features a unique route combining the Huckleberry Hiking Trail and the Enders Fault Mountain Bike Trail, offering runners a scenic and challenging experience through natural terrain. This eve..

The Ouachita Switchbacks is a challenging trail running event held in Big Cedar, Oklahoma, featuring 50K, 25K, and 10-mile distances. Known as Oklahoma's toughest and most scenic ultra, the course traverses the rugged Ouachita Mountains with significant elevation changes and technical terrain. The r..

Run LOViT Endurance Runs take place near Hot Springs, Arkansas, at Mountain Harbor Resort, along the Lake Ouachita Vista Trail (LOViT). The event features two distance options: a 100-mile ultramarathon and a 100K. The rugged, scenic course runs on single-track trails through the Ouachita National Fo..

Feel The Burn Trail Runs take place in the scenic Burns Park in North Little Rock, Arkansas, offering distances of 10K, 20K, 30K, and 50K through dense forests on dirt, rocky, and rooty single-track trails. The course features hilly terrain with approximately 400 feet of elevation gain per 10K loop...

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 Trail, pavement, gravel, and single/double track trails, wit..