Trail Running Calendar Arkansas 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.

The 21st Annual Hobbs War Eagle Trail Races on June 6, 2026, features 50K, 25K and 10K options at Hobbs State Park. Trails are described as runnable with limited technical terrain, and the event has a history of community donations.

The Pig Trail Mud Run is a 5K obstacle course at Ecclesia College in Springdale, Arkansas on June 6, 2026. The event features mud obstacles, team entry options with group discounts, and published resources like a course map and race waivers..

A timed event where runners complete a 4.1667 mile lap each hour and must finish each lap within one hour. Distances are 1, 3, 6, and 12 hours on a mostly flat 2.08 mile out and back trail at Big Springs Park in Cotter Arkansas.

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.

A community running event at Cooper Elementary in Bella Vista featuring 5K, 10K and a 1 mile walk on the Lake Bella Vista Trail Course, with race kit items and age category awards.

Riggs CAT Rock N Run 5K on June 27, 2026 at Martin Marietta Hatton Quarry in Cove AR features a chip timed 5K, an untimed family fun run, cash prizes for top finishers and post race activities including rock painting and a vendor area.

A community-focused trail event on June 27, 2026 in Fayetteville, featuring a 5K trail course and a 1K adaptive dash that supports Mitchell’s Mountain and local families affected by autism and I/DD.

A 5K trail race at Coler Mountain Bike Preserve on July 11 celebrating summer and America's 250th with forested singletrack, a kids fun run, finisher medals, and a prize for the best patriotic outfit.

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.

Minuteman Day 2026 at Camp Robinson pairs an open 5K and school cross country races with an Army Combat Fitness competition, a health and education fair, unit and equipment exhibits, a BBQ cookoff, and food trucks.

A trail event in Cossatot River State Park near Wickes, AR with 12.5- and 25-mile courses on rocky, rooty single-track and substantial elevation gain. Aid stations, finisher medal, and race tee available if ordered by Sep 5.