Trail Running Calendar Arkansas 2026-2027

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.

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.

The Black Bear 100k will take place in Limestone on Friday 23 October 2026. You can run 100 miles.

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.

Timed ultraruns at Rotary Park in Paragould with 6, 12 and 24 hour formats built from repeated 4.167 mile cycles. Races follow a last participant standing format and proceeds benefit the Paragould Police Department.

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.

Ultra trail races in the Sylamore Ranger District offering 100-mile and 38-mile routes through rocky, forested terrain with many creek crossings, significant elevation gain, staffed aid stations, and onsite camping at Misty Mornings in Norf..

Experience a 5k mud run or a color run in Stuttgart Arkansas to support cancer patients. Choose from timed competitive heats, team challenges, or a kids course featuring specialized obstacles on flat terrain.

Trail marathon and a 17 mile fun run in Big Fork on January 9 2027. Entry is limited to 225 runners and registration is required; aid stations and the post race party will be cupless.

Experience the rugged beauty of the Ozark Mountains at David's Trail Endurance Run. Tackle single track trails along Norfork Lake with distances ranging from 7 km to a 50 km ultra on this cupless course.

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.

Trail running weekend at The Great Passion Play grounds in early April 2027, with 1K, 5k, 5-mile, and half marathon courses that pass the Christ of the Ozarks and Holy Land Tour. Entry includes a show ticket and a finisher medal.