Trail Running calendar near Little Rock 2025-2026

Take on the Spirit of Syllamo in Norfork, Arkansas, a rugged trail experience through the Sylamore Ranger District with 100 mile, 35 mile and 10k options. Expect rocky, steep singletrack, creek crossings and wild Ozark scenery for a true ad..

Take on a scenic 4 mile loop on the Mount Nebo Bench Trail in Dardanelle, Arkansas, with timed run and walk options. Join fellow trail lovers on December 13 for a refreshing challenge and stunning state park views.

Celebrate New Year's Eve with the Last Chance Trail Run Corkscrew Edition in Perryville AR, a scenic service road loop around Lake Sylvia covering about 10 miles. Free to join, bring snacks and beer to share; walkers, runners, dogs and hors..

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.

Three Days of Syllamo is a three day trail stage race March 20 to 22, 2026 at Blanchard Springs Recreation Area near Fifty Six, Arkansas. Race a 50K, 50 mile or 20K on rugged singletrack with creek crossings and scenic bluffs.

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..

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..