Upcoming Running Races in Arkansas

Endurance Grid lists 189 running races in Arkansas, from August 2026 to June 2027 across 72 cities.

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The lay of the land

Running Races in Arkansas

The running race calendar in Arkansas is busiest in October, September, and November, with races most often in Little Rock, North Little Rock, Fort Smith, and Fayetteville.

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 (FAQs)

How many running races are in Arkansas?+
Endurance Grid's Race Calendar lists 189 upcoming running races in Arkansas across 72 cities, from August 2026 to June 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 October and September.
Which Arkansas cities have running races?+
Running races in Arkansas are held in Little Rock, North Little Rock, Fort Smith, Fayetteville, Springdale, Conway, Benton, Batesville, Hot Springs National Park, and Paragould, plus 62 other cities.

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