Upcoming Running Races in Arkansas

Endurance Grid lists 196 running races in Arkansas, from October 2026 to November 2027 across 60 cities.

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Running Races in Arkansas

The running race calendar in Arkansas is busiest in November, December, and April, with races most often in Fort Smith, Little Rock, North Little Rock, and Bentonville.

What running races are

Organized running races are one of the most accessible entry points into endurance sports. There’s a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line. Distances run from 1-mile fun runs and 5Ks up through the 10K, half marathon, and marathon.

Most races are timed and chip-scored, with a mass or wave start and aid stations along the course. Big-city races keep the noise going the whole way; smaller races give you long stretches where it’s just you and the miles.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many running races are in Arkansas?
Endurance Grid's Race Calendar lists 196 upcoming running races in Arkansas across 60 cities, from October 2026 to November 2027.
What running distances are offered in Arkansas?
Running races in Arkansas include 1 Mile, 10 Mile, 100 Mile, 10K, 15K, 1K, 2 Mile / 3K, 4 Mile, and more distances.
When is running season in Arkansas?
Running season in Arkansas runs spring through fall. Of the upcoming running races on Endurance Grid's Race Calendar, the most are in November and December.
Which Arkansas cities have running races?
Running races in Arkansas are held in Fort Smith, Little Rock, North Little Rock, Bentonville, Springdale, Russellville, Batesville, Conway, Fayetteville, and Hot Springs National Park, plus 50 other cities.

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