5K Races in Arkansas
Arkansas has 128 upcoming 5K races scheduled for 2026. The calendar runs year-round — busiest in September through November, quietest in January, March, and May. No single city dominates the calendar. Fort Smith leads with 19 races, followed by Little Rock (17), Springdale (10), and North Little Rock (6). The remaining 59% of the calendar is spread across smaller cities.
5K races by month in Arkansas
Sep (40) · Oct (37) · Nov (22) · Aug (14) · Dec (9) · Jan (3) · Mar (2) · May (1)
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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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Grandma's House Seeds of Hope 5K
Harrison, AR
Grandma's House Seeds of Hope 5K
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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (33)
Fort Smith, AR
Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (33)
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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M, Little Rock, AR (32)
Little Rock, AR
Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M, Little Rock, AR (32)
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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Springdale, AR (36)
Springdale, AR
Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Springdale, AR (36)
Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (36)
Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Springdale, AR (36)
