Running Races in Arkansas
Arkansas has 209 upcoming running races scheduled for 2026. The calendar runs year-round — busiest in September through November, quietest in February, April, and May. No single city dominates the calendar. Fort Smith leads with 28 races, followed by Little Rock (24), Fayetteville (17), and North Little Rock (15). The remaining 60% of the calendar is spread across smaller cities.
Running races by month in Arkansas
Oct (54) · Sep (52) · Nov (30) · Aug (23) · Dec (20) · Jul (16) · Mar (5) · Jan (4) · Apr (2) · May (2) · Feb (1)
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4th Annual Dr. Phillip W. Lockhart, Sr. Foundation 5K Run/Walk
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Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (29)
Fort Smith, AR
Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (29)
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Eagle 5K, 10K, 13.M at Little Rock, AR (28)
Little Rock, AR
Eagle 5K, 10K, 13.M at Little Rock, AR (28)
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TGRC Racing Cane's Relays
Fort Smith, AR
TGRC Racing Cane's Relays
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Growing Minds Popsicles & Possibilities 5K
Jonesboro, AR
Growing Minds Popsicles & Possibilities 5K
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That Dam Night Run 5K
Arkadelphia, AR
That Dam Night Run 5K
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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Springdale, AR (31)
Springdale, AR
Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Springdale, AR (31)
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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (31)
Fort Smith, AR
Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (31)
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Heatwave Half Marathon - Fayetteville
Fayetteville, AR
