Trail Running calendar near Little Rock 2026-2027

A loop based trail endurance event on a 3.1 mile circuit at Pinnacle Mountain State Park. Runners complete as many hourly laps as they choose, and results rank by loops finished and total time.

Trail races at Cedar Glades Park in Hot Springs, Arkansas, offer 25k and 10k options with separate dog divisions limited to ten entries each. The 25k has a noon cut off and dogs must be leashed and under control.

Enjoy a donation based trail run through the scenic Ouachita National Forest with 20 mile and 12 mile options. Finish your day with a community cookout and season celebration at the Lake Sylvia Day Use Area.

A USATF-certified 15K along the Arkansas River and through Burns Park in North Little Rock. The chip-timed race is part of the Arkansas RRCA Grand Prix and the RRCA state championship.

A 15 km summit climb in Havana, Arkansas, the Mount Magazine 15K includes a short dirt approach, a paved ascent to the top, and a shuttle back down. Run, walk, and virtual options come with a race shirt and custom medals.

A 5K trail event on June 3, 2026 at War Memorial Golf Course Park, featuring a grassy, low rock course. Registration has a $25 fee, Brooks and Fleet Feet will be present, and all proceeds go to Little Rock Parks and Recreation.

A trail 5k at Ridgerunner Farm and Chapel on June 13, 2026, hosted by John 3:16 Women’s Ministry. The event includes blackberry cobbler, fresh berries to pick, and awards for age groups plus overall male and female winners.

Wild Hope Trail Race on July 11, 2026 at White Oak Lake State Park offers 1 mile, 5k, 10k, half marathon and a half marathon ruck division. Proceeds support church planting and tabernacle construction in West Africa.

Experience a night run through the Ouachita National Forest on rolling Forest Service Roads. This event features 25k and 50k distances followed by a post race meal of pancakes and bacon to celebrate the AURA Ultra Trail Series kickoff.

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.

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.

A wilderness focused trail event in Hagarville, AR featuring a point to point 100 mile on the Ozark Highlands Trail plus 50 mile, 50K, 25K and a 15 mile run then bike duathlon, with satellite tracking and substantial elevation gain.

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..

A loop based trail endurance event at Pinnacle Mountain State Park where runners start a new lap each hour and build distance one loop at a time. Each loop is timed and final results rank loops completed and total time.

A two-day trail running event at Allsopp Park on November 7–8, 2026 featuring a one-lap Fun Run and a six hour ultra on the same ~5 km single-track loop, with finisher medals, swag bags, aid stations, and multiple awards.

A six hour team trail race at Woolly Hollow State Park on November 7, 2026 for teams of four running loops around Lake Bennett on the Huckleberry trail. Completed loops earn entries in a post race prize drawing.

An overnight endurance event at Sunset Lake in Benton, Arkansas offering 6 hour, 12 hour, and 24 hour formats. Entry is free and a suggested donation of $20 supports the local running club.

Annual memorial trail event at Woolly Hollow State Park offering 10, 4, and 1 mile courses plus a virtual option; proceeds benefit the Cabugcayan Mission in the Philippines and awards are given for top finishers.