Arkansas
Arkansas Trail Running Calendar 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Arkansas for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 51 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in Arkansas below and join the trail community at these great events!
November 2026
Three timed ultra events in November 2026 at Rotary Park, Paragould on a fully paved 8 Mile Creek Trail using a last participant standing, hourly cycle format.
Trail races at Devils Den State Park on November 14, 2026, with 6‑mile, 13‑mile and marathon options and proceeds benefiting the park.
Wango Tango combines 5K and 10K trail runs with a four hour solo and relay mountain bike endurance race at City Lake Park in Siloam Springs, Arkansas.
A Thanksgiving morning 5K and kids mile at UCA Estes Stadium in Conway with in-person and virtual options, a wheelchair division, stroller friendly course, and a wooded trail section.
A Thanksgiving morning 5K on the Hot Springs Greenway with a finisher medal, long-sleeve shirts (limited), and proceeds supporting Hot Springs Friends of the Parks.
Nighttime looped endurance event at Sunset Lake offering 6, 12 and 24 hour challenges, free entry with an optional donation to support the local running club.
December 2026
An annual trail event at Woolly Hollow State Park with 10, 4 and 1 mile courses plus a virtual run or walk. Proceeds benefit the Cabugcayan Mission Church in the Philippines and awards top finishers in the 10 and 4 mile races.
Trail marathon and half-marathon on the Lake Ouachita Vista Trail in Mount Ida, Arkansas. The marathon returns to the start from Hickory Nut Vista and the half finishes there with a free shuttle; registration fee is zero.
Trail event near Fayetteville with a 3.14 mile Infinity Loop last man standing format plus 5k and 1k family runs; proceeds support Mitchell's Mountain nonprofit.
Trail ultramarathons in Norfork Arkansas featuring 100-mile and 38-mile courses on rugged Ozark trails, with significant elevation gain and multiple creek crossings.
January 2027
A trail marathon and a 17 mile fun run on the Athens Big Fork Trail featuring 16 mountain climbs, mandatory hydration and a required light for safety.
A trail half marathon at Woolly Hollow State Park near Greenbrier Arkansas with an in-person trail race and a virtual option, both listed at a $65 entry fee.
A January trail race at Kessler Mountain with 5K and 15K mostly singletrack courses, registration includes socks, a medal, food and a post-race drink.
Trail races of 10K and 25K at Village Creek State Park near Wynne AR, featuring varied natural terrain, cup-free aid stations, and a 6 hour limit for the 25K.
Join the Bigfoot Classic in North Little Rock for a variety of races including a half marathon, quarter marathon, 5k, and a fun kids dash.
February 2027
Trail races around Lake Norfork in Mountain Home, Arkansas offering 50K, 25K and 7K options with cupless aid stations and substantial elevation gain.
Trail running on the Lake Ouachita Vista Trail near Mt. Ida, Arkansas with 100 mile, 100 km and 50 km options over rocky ridge and lake rim terrain.
Mardi Gras Madness in North Little Rock on Feb 28, 2027 offers in-person races and a virtual run, with distances from 50 m to 10K and varied registration fees.
March 2027
A community mud run and color run on March 13, 2027, supporting cancer causes with competitive, fun, team and virtual options plus fundraising and sponsorship opportunities.
A three-day trail running stage race in Fifty-Six, Arkansas with multiple distances across Sylamore, Syllamo and Ozark Highlands Trails and limited entries.