Trail Running calendar near Mena 2026-2027

A community running event in Vian, Oklahoma on August 15, 2026 offering a 5K trail run, a 1K paved fun run/walk, and a virtual 5K available through August 22.

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.

Trail races on rocky single track in Cossatot River State Park offering 10K, a 12.5 mile half marathon, and a 25 mile marathon with notable elevation gain. The half uses a shuttle and the marathon requires a headlamp.

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.

Beaverfoot is a trail run at Beavers Bend State Park near Broken Bow Oklahoma offering 11 mile and 22 mile single track courses with rocky, rooty surfaces, significant elevation gain, staffed aid stations, and required gear items.

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 donation based trail event near Mena Arkansas featuring a 26.2 mile marathon with about 7,000 feet of gain and a 17 mile fun run. Courses are out and back with staffed aid stations and radio safety support.

A multi day trail event at Twin Mountains near Quinton OK featuring technical 13 mile loops, creek crossings and rocky climbs. Distances range from 5K to 135 miles, including a triple option across the weekend.

Experience a scenic 2 mile looped course featuring paved paths and single track dirt trails overlooking Lake Vian. Choose from multiple distances ranging from 4 miles to 100 miles with frequent aid stations and a festive cheer zone.

A trail running event near Mt. Ida, Arkansas, on the Lake Ouachita Vista Trail offering 100 mile, 100 km, and 50 km courses with course maps, GPX files, and race support provided.