Trail Running Calendar Arkansas 2024-2025

The Spirit of Syllamo is an ultramarathon event held in the picturesque Sylamore Ranger District of the Ozark National Forest, featuring a challenging 100-mile and a 35-mile race. The course includes rugged, rocky, and steep singletrack trails, with significant elevation changes and numerous water c..

The Chris Merritt Memorial Mount Nebo Bench Trail Run is an exciting running event taking place in Dardanelle, Arkansas. Scheduled for December 21, 2024, the event features a 4-mile run and a 4-mile walk, both set against the scenic backdrop of the Bench Trail at Mount Nebo State Park. Participants ..

The Athens Big Fork Trail Marathon, touted as the "Toughest Trail Marathon in the South," is set to take place on January 4, 2025, in Mena, Arkansas. This challenging event features a 26.2-mile marathon and a 17-mile fun run, both following an out-and-back course on the Athens-Big Fork trail. Partic..

The 36 Hours of White Rock is an endurance running event held at the Shores Lake Recreation Area in Winslow, AR. Participants can choose between a challenging 36-hour race or a 15-mile option, both set on a scenic loop course along the Ozark Highlands Trail. The course features significant elevation..

David's Trail Endurance Run is a challenging running event held in Mountain Home, Arkansas, featuring courses of 50K, 25K, and 7K through the scenic Ozarks along Lake Norfork. Known for its tough terrain, the 50K course includes over 5,000 feet of elevation change, while the 25K offers a significant..

The Village Creek 10K/25K Trail Run is an exciting annual event held at Village Creek State Park in Wynne, Arkansas. Celebrating its 12th year, the race features a challenging course that showcases the park's stunning natural beauty, including creeks, mud, and steep ridgelines. Participants can choo..

The Frozen Toes 5K & 15K is an annual trail running event held at Kessler Mountain Regional Park in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Scheduled for January 25, 2025, this race is ideal for runners looking to transition to longer distances or those attempting their first trail race. Participants will navigate ..

The Hot Springs Half Marathon is set to take place on February 1, 2025, in Hot Springs, Arkansas. This unique trail half marathon offers participants the chance to experience the stunning natural beauty of Hot Springs National Park, known for its thermal fountains, mountain views, and forested trail..

The Sylamore 50K/25K Trail Run is set to take place in Allison, Arkansas, on February 15, 2025. This event features two race options: a challenging 50K and a 25K trail run, both of which include scenic out-and-back courses with a mix of trail and pavement. Participants will encounter water crossings..

Run Lovit is an endurance running event held in Hot Springs, Arkansas, featuring a challenging 100-mile and 100-kilometer race along the scenic Lake Ouachita Vista Trail. This trail, recognized for its rugged beauty and designated as an IMBA Epic Trail, offers participants a unique experience with r..

Three Days of Syllamo is an annual trail running stage race held in Blanchard Springs, Arkansas, attracting adventure seekers to the Ozarks. Established in 2005, the event features a unique three-day format with varying distances: a 50K on the first day, a 50-mile challenge on the second, and a 20K ..

The Dam Mountain 10K and Horseshoe Mountain 5K are exciting running events taking place at Lake Catherine State Park in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Participants can choose between a challenging 10K race on the Dam Mountain Trail, which involves two laps around the trail, or a 5K race on the Horseshoe Mou..

The Passion Play Trail Run, taking place on April 5, 2025, in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, offers a unique running experience on the scenic trails of the Great Passion Play grounds. Participants can choose from four events: a Fun Run, 5k Trail Run, 5 Mile Trail Run, and a Half Marathon Trail Run, cater..

The Black Bear 100K is an endurance running event taking place at Shores Lake Recreation Area in Mulberry, AR. Scheduled for April 5, 2025, this challenging race features an out-and-back course along the Ozark Highlands Trail, with a significant elevation gain of 16,000 feet. Participants have 20 ho..

Hoof it For Heifer is a 20K trail run held on the Boy Scouts of America Trail in Petit Jean State Park, Morrilton, AR. Celebrating its 11th edition, the event has raised over $60,000 for Heifer International, an organization dedicated to ending world hunger and promoting sustainable agriculture. The..

The Ouachita Trail 50 is an endurance running event taking place in Little Rock, Arkansas, featuring both a 50-mile and a 50-kilometer race. This event, which benefits Pinnacle Mountain State Park, showcases a scenic course that includes a climb over Pinnacle Mountain and a picturesque route along L..

The Catsmacker Trail Run is an exciting running event taking place at Lake Sylvia Day Use Area in Perryville, Arkansas. Participants can choose between a 20-mile Catsmacker course or a 12-mile Kitty Run option. This fun run is part of the Arkansas Ultra Trail Series and serves as a season-closer cel..

The Feel The Burn Trail Runs is an exciting running event taking place in Burns Park, North Little Rock, Arkansas, featuring distances of 10K, 20K, 30K, and 50K. Scheduled for May 24, 2025, participants will navigate through the scenic and hilly terrain of the park, with an elevation gain of approxi..

The Cotter Bridge Ultra, formerly known as the Arkansas Backyard Ultra Championship, is a unique running event held at Big Springs Park in Cotter, Arkansas. Participants can choose from 1-hour, 3-hour, 6-hour, 12-hour, or 24-hour races, with a scenic 4.1667-mile lap to complete. Runners have just un..

The Full Moon 25K/50K is an exciting running event taking place at Camp Ouachita Girl Scout Camp in the Ouachita National Forest. Scheduled for July 19-20, 2025, this race features both 25K and 50K distances, making it suitable for a range of participants. The event is part of the AURA Ultra Trail S..