Trail Running calendar near Walnut Shade 2026-2027

A trail race day at Hobbs State Park on June 6, 2026 featuring 50K, 25K and 10K courses on runnable, not-too-technical trails; the event has donated over $100,000 to local groups since its 2006 start.

Experience the historic beauty of Finley Farms in Ozark Missouri with an out and back run through an urban farm and the Chadwick Flyer Trail. Enjoy a chef prepared breakfast at the Market Shed after you cross the finish line.

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..

Timed lap event on a 4.1667 mile loop along the White River at Big Spring Park in Cotter Arkansas. Multiple timed distances are offered and the venue includes fishing, swimming, and a playground.

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.

A team-based trail race at Sycamore Creek Ranch where teams of four to six navigate themed obstacles, a carried-teammate challenge, and an archery-based time bonus before a final climb to a summit marked by Conestoga wagons.

A community trail event in Fayetteville combining a 1K adaptive dash for families affected by autism and a 5K loop through Kessler Mountain, organized by Mitchell’s Mountain to support local services and accessible trail development.

Hades Climb in Ozark on July 11, 2026 is a stair loop event offering one hour, two hour, and four hour formats. The event features stamped loop tracking on a medal, overhead sparks, fire elements, bell milestones, and music.

A 5K trail run at Coler Mountain Bike Preserve on Saturday, July 11, presented by PepsiCo and Storm Energy. The course uses forested singletrack, includes a kids fun run, and offers finisher medals, race shirts, and awards for patriotic att..

A Last Man Standing race near Springfield MO where each lap is a 4.167 mile out and back and the allowed cutoff drops by one minute each lap starting at 60 minutes. One manned aid station and one unmanned aid station support runners.

The Little Heroes Park Mountain Run/Walk will take place in Walnut Shade on Saturday 26 September 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

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 technical trail event in Highlandville featuring 5k, 10k, and half marathon distances. Participants enjoy a hilly course followed by a post race celebration with local craft beer and walking tacos.

An 18 and up elimination trail race at Sunset Mountain in Noel, Missouri, using repeated 0.86 mile laps every 12 minutes. Entry is limited and proceeds support Sunset Mountain.

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

The Beast of Burden will take place in Fayetteville from Saturday 31 October 2026 to Sunday 1 November 2026.

Trail runs at Dogwood Canyon Nature Park feature 15K, 25K and 50K courses through wooded, hilly terrain with streams and rocks. The weekend includes aid stations, race shirts and medals, plus challenge options to run both distances.

A trail ultramarathon weekend in early December 2026 at Springfield, MO, featuring 100 Miler, 100K, 50 Miler, 50K and a 10 miler. A DOUBLE TAP option pairs a Saturday distance with the Sunday 10 miler and includes bonus swag.

Timed endurance running on an approximately 4.15 mile single track loop at Sac River Mountain Bike Trails near Springfield MO, with 12 hour, 6 hour, 3 hour and 1 hour options and a base camp aid station.

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.