Trail Running calendar near Cookson 2026-2027

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.

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..

Trail Nut 5K and 1 Mile is a trail race at Turkey Mountain in Tulsa offering a 5K, a 1 mile, and a combined double entry. Both distances are timed and include finisher medals, with two medals for the double entry.

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 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 night trail event at Twin Mountains Offroad Park in Kinta, OK offering multiple trail and ruck distances, stocked aid stations, finishers medals, complimentary photos, and a family-friendly start/finish area.

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..

A multi-distance event in Nowata, OK on July 25, 2026 featuring 12 hour and 6 hour timed runs on a 3.3 mile loop plus a 5K, with aid stations, food options, and awards for top finishers.

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 long standing Labor Day tradition at Tulsa's Turkey Mountain Urban Wilderness. Runners navigate rugged trails under a thick forest canopy with a choice of two different race distances.

A four mile obstacle course race in Tulsa on September 12, 2026 featuring over 25 obstacles and a kids course for ages 12 and under. The event is family owned and will be the only Conquer the Gauntlet race in 2026.

Test your physical and mental endurance by running ten 5k loops every 2.5 hours over a 24 hour period. This 50k challenge in Tulsa features a paved river trail course and includes on site camping and provided meals.

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.

Experience an self navigated running tour of Tulsa with distances ranging from a marathon to 100 miles. Navigate the city iconic sights using maps and local aid stations during this unique urban endurance adventure.

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..