Trail Running calendar near Mulberry 2026-2027

Experience the scenery of the Oz Trail System at this unique event in Eureka Springs. Choose from four distances that pass the Christ of the Ozarks Statue and includes a ticket to The Great Passion Play.

This is a 120-mile team trail relay in the Ozark Mountains near Eureka Springs. Each runner completes three segments for a total of 15 miles. Teams of 4 to 8 can register.

A loop-based elimination event in Gentry, AR where runners repeat one mile loops with a 20 minute cutoff each circuit. Eliminated entrants add $20 to a prize pot that the final finisher wins.

Die to Run is a backyard ultra where a dice roll decides your fate. Each hour, a live die roll sets the next loop's distance from 1 to 6 miles on a flat, paved path. Be the last runner standing to win, and everyone walks away with a persona..

A 5k at Hangar 3 in the Hatbox Sports Complex, with a start and finish through the hangar doors, wooden finisher medals for all runners, cedar awards for top finishers, and guaranteed shirts for registrations by May 1st.

Participate in a USATF certified 5k or 1 mile fun run in Fort Gibson during Memorial Day weekend. Support the installation of permanent flags while running through a scenic course honoring past and current service members.

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.

Tackle Mount Magazine in this 15k race that ascends from a dirt road to a paved climb to the summit. It's the first event in the Tri Peak Series, offering run, walk, and virtual options. All finishers get a shirt and medal, with a special a..

The War Eagle Trail Races return for their 21st year on June 6, 2026, at Hobbs State Park. Runners can choose between 50K, 25K, and 10K distances on runnable Northwest Arkansas trails. The event has a long history of supporting local commun..

Bigfoot's Backyard Bash is a relaxed, untimed running event in Braggs, Oklahoma. Runners choose their own distance by completing five-mile loops, with a shirt and medal for all finishers. The event caps at 250 participants for a casual summ..

Cancer Challenge Bella Vista on June 20, 2026 offers 5K, 10K and a 1 mile walk on the Lake Bella Vista Trail Course. Registration includes a shirt, swag bag, snacks, a medal and age group awards.

Run the trails at Coler Mountain Bike Preserve in this 5K trail race. The event celebrates summer and freedom with a patriotic theme, offering medals, t-shirts, and awards. A kids' fun run and a training program are also available.

The 17th Annual Waterloop Trail Run takes place July 11, 2026 at Honor Heights Park in Muskogee, offering 5k, 10k, 15k and a 1 mile Fun Run on a looped course with water stations. Early registrants by June 28 receive a guaranteed t shirt an..

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.

Lake Vian 5K Trail Run in Vian, Oklahoma on August 15, 2026 offers an in-person 5K, a 1K fun run/walk and a virtual 5K option, with USATF age-gender medals and proceeds benefiting the Vian Community Foundation.

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.

KROP is a trail running event on the rugged Welling Ridge Trails in Oklahoma. Choose from six distances on a scenic 4-mile loop course, with unique challenges and on-site food. Every finisher receives an award.

A community cross-country festival in Fayetteville, AR on October 2-3, 2026 offering a 1-mile dash and 4K/8K races. The event is run by a 501(c)(3) supporting Northwest Arkansas high school programs; registrations are donations and generall..

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.

This October ultrarunning event in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, offers multiple distances on a scenic gravel course along the Illinois River. The race features rolling hills, aid stations staffed by experienced volunteers, and a festive finish line..