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10K Races in Arkansas

Arkansas has 56 upcoming 10K races scheduled for 2026. Most of the calendar falls in the warmer months: 37 of 56 races (66%) take place between May and September, with September (14 events) the busiest month. Fort Smith is the busiest city with 22 races, ahead of Little Rock (11) and Springdale (8).

10K races by month in Arkansas

Sep (14) · Aug (10) · Jul (9) · Oct (7) · Nov (7) · Dec (5) · Jun (4)

Showing 24 of 56

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River Valley Crawfish Festival 5K & 10K

Greenwood, AR

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River Valley Crawfish Festival 5K & 10K

June 20, 2026
Greenwood, AR
Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (25)
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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (25)

June 20, 2026
Fort Smith, AR

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (25)

Fort Smith, AR

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (25)

June 20, 2026
Fort Smith, AR

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Little Rock, AR (24)

Little Rock, AR

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Little Rock, AR (24)

June 20, 2026
Little Rock, AR
Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (27)
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Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (27)

July 4, 2026
Fort Smith, AR

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Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Springdale, AR (27)

Springdale, AR

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Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Springdale, AR (27)

July 4, 2026
Springdale, AR
Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Springdale, AR (27)
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Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Springdale, AR (27)

July 4, 2026
Springdale, AR

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Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (27)

Fort Smith, AR

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Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (27)

July 11, 2026
Fort Smith, AR
Eagle 5K, 10K, 13.1M at Little Rock, AR (28)
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Eagle 5K, 10K, 13.1M at Little Rock, AR (28)

July 11, 2026
Little Rock, AR

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Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (29)

Fort Smith, AR

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Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (29)

July 18, 2026
Fort Smith, AR
Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (29)
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Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (29)

July 18, 2026
Fort Smith, AR

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Eagle 5K, 10K, 13.M at Little Rock, AR (28)

Little Rock, AR

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Eagle 5K, 10K, 13.M at Little Rock, AR (28)

July 18, 2026
Little Rock, AR
Christmas 5K/10K/Half Marathon in July - Rogers
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Christmas 5K/10K/Half Marathon in July - Rogers

July 19, 2026
Rogers, AR
Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (31)
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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (31)

August 1, 2026
Fort Smith, AR
Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Springdale, AR (31)
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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Springdale, AR (31)

August 1, 2026
Springdale, AR

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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Springdale, AR (31)

Springdale, AR

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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Springdale, AR (31)

August 1, 2026
Springdale, AR

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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (31)

Fort Smith, AR

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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (31)

August 1, 2026
Fort Smith, AR
Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Little Rock, AR (32)
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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Little Rock, AR (32)

August 8, 2026
Little Rock, AR

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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (33)

Fort Smith, AR

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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (33)

August 15, 2026
Fort Smith, AR

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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M, Little Rock, AR (32)

Little Rock, AR

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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M, Little Rock, AR (32)

August 15, 2026
Little Rock, AR
Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (33)
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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (33)

August 15, 2026
Fort Smith, AR
Mount Nebo Chicken Fried 10k
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Mount Nebo Chicken Fried 10k

August 29, 2026
Dardanelle, AR

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Mount Nebo Chicken Fried 10k

Dardanelle, AR

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Mount Nebo Chicken Fried 10k

August 30, 2026
Dardanelle, AR
Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (36)
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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (36)

September 5, 2026
Fort Smith, AR

Top Cities for 10K Races in Arkansas

Frequently asked questions

How long is a 10K race?
A 10K is 6.2 miles (10 kilometers). It is a popular step-up distance from the 5K and a great intermediate goal for runners building toward a half marathon.
What is the largest 10K in the US?
The AJC Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta is the largest 10K in the world, drawing over 60,000 runners every Fourth of July. The BOLDERBoulder in Colorado is another massive 10K with 45,000+ participants.
What is a good 10K time?
The average US 10K finish time is around 55-60 minutes. Competitive runners aim for sub-45 minutes, while beginners often target finishing under 1 hour 10 minutes.
How do I train for a 10K?
A typical 10K training plan is 8-10 weeks with 3-4 runs per week, including one longer run that builds to 6-7 miles. If you can comfortably run a 5K, you are ready to start training for a 10K.