Running Races in Arkansas
Arkansas has 208 upcoming running races scheduled for 2026. The calendar runs year-round — busiest in July, September, and October, quietest in January, April, and May. No single city dominates the calendar. Fort Smith leads with 28 races, followed by Little Rock (26), Fayetteville (16), and North Little Rock (14). The remaining 60% of the calendar is spread across smaller cities.
Running races by month in Arkansas
Sep (42) · Oct (40) · Jul (29) · Nov (26) · Jun (22) · Aug (20) · Dec (18) · Mar (5) · Jan (3) · May (2) · Apr (1)
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River Valley Crawfish Festival 5K & 10K
Greenwood, AR
River Valley Crawfish Festival 5K & 10K
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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (25)
Fort Smith, AR
Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (25)
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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Little Rock, AR (24)
Little Rock, AR
Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Little Rock, AR (24)
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Treat Trot Little Rock
Little Rock, AR
Treat Trot Little Rock
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RUNNING WITH THE ELK 5K RUN/WALK
Ponca, AR
RUNNING WITH THE ELK 5K RUN/WALK
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Treat Trot Fayetteville
Fayetteville, AR
