# 5K Races in Arkansas (2026)

> 167 upcoming 5K races across Arkansas.

- **Page:** https://runthis.run/races/arkansas/5k

## Races

- **[Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Little Rock, AR (32)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-179814-ninja-5k-10k-13-1m-at-little-rock-ar-32)** — Fri, Aug 7, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Little Rock, AR · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Summer Meltdown Half Marathon - Little Rock](https://runthis.run/event/rs-203804-summer-meltdown-half-marathon-little-rock)** — Fri, Aug 7, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · North Little Rock, AR · 1 mile / 5K / 6.5 mi / Marathon
- **[Run for the Grapes](https://runthis.run/event/rs-208704-run-for-the-grapes)** — Fri, Aug 7, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Tontitown, AR · 5K / 2.0 mi
- **[Gravette Day 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-209874-gravette-day-5k)** — Fri, Aug 7, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Gravette, AR · 5K
- **[Hope Watermelon 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-8937-hope-watermelon-5k)** — Fri, Aug 7, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Hope, AR · 5K
- **[Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (33)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-173163-ninja-5k-10k-13-1m-at-fort-smith-ar-33)** — Fri, Aug 14, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Fort Smith, AR · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Summer Sizzler- Fayetteville](https://runthis.run/event/rs-156500-summer-sizzler-fayetteville)** — Fri, Aug 28, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Springdale, AR · 50 m / 1 mile / 5K / 10K / 9.3 mi
- **[River City 5K Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-211390-river-city-5k-run-walk)** — Fri, Aug 28, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · North Little Rock, AR · 5K
- **[Meet The Airedales](https://runthis.run/event/rs-212078-meet-the-airedales)** — Fri, Aug 28, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Alma, AR · 800 m / 5K
- **[Summer Sizzler- Little Rock](https://runthis.run/event/rs-161055-summer-sizzler-little-rock)** — Sat, Aug 29, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · North Little Rock, AR · 50 m / 1 mile / 5K / 10K / 9.3 mi
- **[NWACC & THRiVE Community Run for Counseling & Wellness; Drug and Alcohol Prevention](https://runthis.run/event/rs-211059-nwacc-thrive-community-run-for-counseling-wellness-drug-and-)** — Mon, Aug 31, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Bentonville, AR · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Run the Ville](https://runthis.run/event/rs-116600-run-the-ville)** — Fri, Sep 4, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Jacksonville, AR · 5K
- **[Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Springdale, AR (36)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-167194-medal-madness-5k-10k-13-1m-at-springdale-ar-36)** — Fri, Sep 4, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Springdale, AR · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Caddo River Fest 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-186540-caddo-river-fest-5k)** — Fri, Sep 4, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Glenwood, AR · 5K
- **[Never Forget 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-186794-never-forget-5k)** — Fri, Sep 4, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Arkadelphia, AR · 5K
- **[Light The Darkness 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-190336-light-the-darkness-5k)** — Fri, Sep 4, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Bay, AR · 5K
- **[Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (36)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-195777-medal-madness-5k-10k-13-1m-at-fort-smith-ar-36)** — Fri, Sep 4, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Fort Smith, AR · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Paint the Path Purple for Pancreatic Cancer 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-207211-paint-the-path-purple-for-pancreatic-cancer-5k)** — Fri, Sep 4, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Little Rock, AR · 3.0 mi / 1 mile
- **[45th Annual ARK 5K Classic](https://runthis.run/event/rs-8936-45th-annual-ark-5k-classic)** — Fri, Sep 4, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · North Little Rock, AR · 5K
- **[NAMI Arkansas End the Stigma 5K Run/Walk - Northwest Arkansas](https://runthis.run/event/rs-133593-nami-arkansas-end-the-stigma-5k-run-walk-northwest-arkansas)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Fayetteville, AR · 5K
- **[Dover Pirate Basketball Run the Plank 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-134774-dover-pirate-basketball-run-the-plank-5k)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Dover, AR · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Little Rock, AR (37)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-161179-medal-madness-5k-10k-13-1m-at-little-rock-ar-37)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Little Rock, AR · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Run for Hope](https://runthis.run/event/rs-168750-run-for-hope)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Greenbrier, AR · 5K
- **[Minuteman 5k Trail Race](https://runthis.run/event/rs-186507-minuteman-5k-trail-race)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · North Little Rock, AR · 5K
- **[Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Little Rock](https://runthis.run/event/rs-194392-golden-harvest-half-marathon-5k-10k-little-rock)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · North Little Rock, AR · 50 m / 1 mile / 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Run for Tomorrow 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-201424-run-for-tomorrow-5k)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Mountain Home, AR · 5K
- **[Race for Recovery 5K & Breaking Barriers Recovery Mile](https://runthis.run/event/rs-208923-race-for-recovery-5k-breaking-barriers-recovery-mile)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Little Rock, AR · 5K / 1000 m
- **[Run With the Stars 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-211679-run-with-the-stars-5k)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Blytheville, AR · 5K / 1 mile
- **[14th Annual Omega Prostate Cancer Awareness 5K Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-24136-14th-annual-omega-prostate-cancer-awareness-5k-run-walk)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Little Rock, AR · 5K
- **[Hero 5k Walk / Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-49330-hero-5k-walk-run)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · El Dorado, AR · 5K
- **[Praying Ninja Warrior Benefit Race](https://runthis.run/event/rs-62567-praying-ninja-warrior-benefit-race)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Wooster, AR · 5K / 13.5 mi / 15.0 mi
- **[Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Fayetteville](https://runthis.run/event/rs-194396-golden-harvest-half-marathon-5k-10k-fayetteville)** — Sat, Sep 12, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Springdale, AR · 50 m / 1 mile / 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Talk Pirate to Me 5K/10K/Half - Rogers](https://runthis.run/event/rs-210815-talk-pirate-to-me-5k-10k-half-rogers)** — Sat, Sep 12, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Rogers, AR · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Onyx Ledger Memorial 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-148354-onyx-ledger-memorial-5k)** — Thu, Sep 17, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Jonesboro, AR · 5K
- **[NAMI Arkansas End the Stigma 5K Run/Walk - Central Arkansas](https://runthis.run/event/rs-115187-nami-arkansas-end-the-stigma-5k-run-walk-central-arkansas)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · North Little Rock, AR · 5K
- **[OZ Mile Swim](https://runthis.run/event/rs-124767-oz-mile-swim)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Eureka Springs, AR · 1 mile / 2.0 mi / 3.0 mi
- **[5th Annual SSGT Taylor Hoover Memorial 5K & Community Event](https://runthis.run/event/rs-130411-5th-annual-ssgt-taylor-hoover-memorial-5k-community-event)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · West Memphis, AR · 5K
- **[2026 5k @ the LPGA](https://runthis.run/event/rs-130874-2026-5k-the-lpga)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Bentonville, AR · 5K / 1000 m
- **[The Beat Goes On 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-14844-the-beat-goes-on-5k)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Benton, AR · 5K
- **[Little Rock Teal Trot](https://runthis.run/event/rs-167887-little-rock-teal-trot)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Little Rock, AR · 5K
- **[Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (38)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-173164-medal-madness-5k-10k-13-1m-at-fort-smith-ar-38)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Fort Smith, AR · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Rolling for a Cure 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-206019-rolling-for-a-cure-5k)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Blytheville, AR · 5K
- **[Miles for Smiles 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-211199-miles-for-smiles-5k)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Beebe, AR · 5K
- **[Concepts of Truth 5K Run/Walk for Life Presented by the FFCC](https://runthis.run/event/rs-37479-concepts-of-truth-5k-run-walk-for-life-presented-by-the-ffcc)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Virtual, AR · 5K
- **[Kendra's Voice Race to Be Heard](https://runthis.run/event/rs-38964-kendras-voice-race-to-be-heard)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Ozark, AR · 5K / 10K
- **[East End Sizzler 10K/5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-59005-east-end-sizzler-10k-5k)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · East End, AR · 10K / 5K
- **[MJ's Stampede](https://runthis.run/event/rs-87607-mjs-stampede)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Fort Smith, AR · 5K / 10K
- **[Run Unicorn Run - Magic Mile Fun Run, 5K & 10K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-178459-run-unicorn-run-magic-mile-fun-run-5k-10k)** — Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Eureka Springs, AR · 10K / 5K / 1 mile
- **[Heroes and Villains Half Marathon - Little Rock](https://runthis.run/event/rs-203977-heroes-and-villains-half-marathon-little-rock)** — Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · North Little Rock, AR · 1 mile / 5K / 6.5 mi / Marathon
- **[SDIA Turkey Trot for Heroes](https://runthis.run/event/rs-151967-sdia-turkey-trot-for-heroes)** — Tue, Sep 22, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Rogers, AR · 5K / 1 mile
- **[The Compassionate Friends of Eastern Arkansas Walk To Remember & (Butterfly Release at end of Walk) Fundraiser](https://runthis.run/event/rs-129467-the-compassionate-friends-of-eastern-arkansas-walk-to-rememb)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Wynne, AR · 3.0 mi
- **[Heart & Sole Half Marathon/10K/5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-184239-heart-sole-half-marathon-10k-5k)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Jonesboro, AR · Marathon / 10K / 5K
- **[Celebrate Recovery 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-185819-celebrate-recovery-5k)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Springdale, AR · 5K
- **[Hike for Hearing and Speech](https://runthis.run/event/rs-209991-hike-for-hearing-and-speech)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Russellville, AR · 10K / 5K / 400 m
- **[On Our Way 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-64240-on-our-way-5k)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Clarksville, AR · 5K
- **[The Great 5k Pumpkin Run Event](https://runthis.run/event/rs-8439-the-great-5k-pumpkin-run-event)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Lonoke, AR · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Heroes Against Hunger 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-166033-heroes-against-hunger-5k)** — Thu, Oct 1, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Little Rock, AR · 5K
- **[Steady Steve 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-132563-steady-steve-5k)** — Fri, Oct 2, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Batesville, AR · 5K
- **[The Growing Minds Foundation 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-133412-the-growing-minds-foundation-5k)** — Fri, Oct 2, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Pocahontas, AR · 5K
- **[14th Annual Paint the Town Pink](https://runthis.run/event/rs-133708-14th-annual-paint-the-town-pink)** — Fri, Oct 2, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · El Dorado, AR · 5K
- **[Timberfest 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-135006-timberfest-5k)** — Fri, Oct 2, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Sheridan, AR · 5K
- **[Spooky Sprint - Little Rock](https://runthis.run/event/rs-156534-spooky-sprint-little-rock)** — Fri, Oct 2, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · North Little Rock, AR · 50 m / 1 mile / 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (40)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-161238-haunted-5k-10k-13-1m-at-fort-smith-ar-40)** — Fri, Oct 2, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Fort Smith, AR · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[5K Color Run for Cancer](https://runthis.run/event/rs-167065-5k-color-run-for-cancer)** — Fri, Oct 2, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Blytheville, AR · 5K
- **[Ozark Trail Festival "Run to the Wagon" 5K Fun Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-168325-ozark-trail-festival-run-to-the-wagon-5k-fun-run)** — Fri, Oct 2, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Heber Springs, AR · 5K
- **[Miles for Missions 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-203698-miles-for-missions-5k)** — Fri, Oct 2, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Mena, AR · 5K
- **[Discovery Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-208280-discovery-run)** — Fri, Oct 2, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Harrison, AR · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Fall Festival Trick and Trot](https://runthis.run/event/rs-208641-fall-festival-trick-and-trot)** — Fri, Oct 2, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Magnolia, AR · 5K
- **[Forge & Freedom 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-210997-forge-freedom-5k)** — Fri, Oct 2, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Cave Springs, AR · 5K
- **[Spooky Sprint - Fayetteville](https://runthis.run/event/rs-164326-spooky-sprint-fayetteville)** — Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Bentonville, AR · 50 m / 1 mile / 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[NWA Hornets Invitational](https://runthis.run/event/rs-189743-nwa-hornets-invitational)** — Wed, Oct 7, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Bentonville, AR · 5K
- **[Fall Into Fitness at Rison in the Fall 2026](https://runthis.run/event/rs-153019-fall-into-fitness-at-rison-in-the-fall-2026)** — Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Rison, AR · 5K / 1.3 mi / 10K
- **[Harvest Fest 5k and 2K Glow Run!](https://runthis.run/event/rs-153600-harvest-fest-5k-and-2k-glow-run)** — Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Russellville, AR · 1.2 mi / 5K
- **[Haunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Little Rock, AR (41)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-161181-haunted-5k-10k-13-1m-26-2m-at-little-rock-ar-41)** — Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Little Rock, AR · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Fall Festival 5k Run/walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-170232-fall-festival-5k-run-walk)** — Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Prescott, AR · 5K
- **[Heroes for Hope 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-188326-heroes-for-hope-5k)** — Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Cave City, AR · 5K
- **[Race for a Healthier Tomorrow](https://runthis.run/event/rs-190063-race-for-a-healthier-tomorrow)** — Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Little Rock, AR · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Run for the Spear of It 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-205514-run-for-the-spear-of-it-5k)** — Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Texarkana, AR · 5K
- **[INTO THE LIGHT](https://runthis.run/event/rs-211510-into-the-light)** — Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · De Queen, AR · 5K
- **[Light Up The Night 5k Fun Run Morrilton](https://runthis.run/event/rs-184527-light-up-the-night-5k-fun-run-morrilton)** — Thu, Oct 15, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Morrilton, AR · 5K
- **[Fallin' Blackbird 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-154930-fallin-blackbird-5k)** — Fri, Oct 16, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Beebe, AR · 5K
- **[Run The Park 5k + Fun Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-169297-run-the-park-5k-fun-run)** — Fri, Oct 16, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Little Rock, AR · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Rocky Comfort Pecan Festival Costume 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-170584-rocky-comfort-pecan-festival-costume-5k)** — Fri, Oct 16, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Foreman, AR · 5K
- **[Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (42)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-173165-haunted-5k-10k-13-1m-at-fort-smith-ar-42)** — Fri, Oct 16, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Fort Smith, AR · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[The Call Light the Way 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-188078-the-call-light-the-way-5k)** — Fri, Oct 16, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Bald Knob, AR · 5K
- **[New Beginnings Start Here 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-206164-new-beginnings-start-here-5k)** — Fri, Oct 16, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Bald Knob, AR · 5K
- **[The Call Light the Way 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-211370-the-call-light-the-way-5k)** — Fri, Oct 16, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Bald Knob, AR · 5K
- **[Hero Half Marathon](https://runthis.run/event/rs-32588-hero-half-marathon)** — Fri, Oct 16, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Fayetteville, AR · Marathon / 6.5 mi / 5K
- **[Arkansas Rasta Fest + 5k & 10K Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-108652-arkansas-rasta-fest-5k-10k-run-walk)** — Fri, Oct 23, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · North Little Rock, AR · 5K / 10K / 3.2 mi / 400 m
- **[Roberds Run 4 Your Life 5k & Walk to Remember](https://runthis.run/event/rs-115432-roberds-run-4-your-life-5k-walk-to-remember)** — Fri, Oct 23, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Rogers, AR · 5K / 1 mile
- **[5K VFW 6527 RUN/WALK FOR WARRIORS](https://runthis.run/event/rs-122213-5k-vfw-6527-run-walk-for-warriors)** — Fri, Oct 23, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Greenwood, AR · 5K
- **[PARAGHOUL 5k/10k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-160164-paraghoul-5k-10k)** — Fri, Oct 23, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Paragould, AR · 5K / 10K / 644 m
- **[Pink Out 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-167850-pink-out-5k)** — Fri, Oct 23, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Pine Bluff, AR · 5K
- **[ZTA Run for the Ribbon 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-189823-zta-run-for-the-ribbon-5k)** — Fri, Oct 23, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Fayetteville, AR · 5K
- **[MASH DASH 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-190376-mash-dash-5k)** — Fri, Oct 23, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Charleston, AR · 5K
- **[Corning Harvest Festival 5K- Benefiting Wings of Hope through Trinity Oaks/Blackwater](https://runthis.run/event/rs-82431-corning-harvest-festival-5k-benefiting-wings-of-hope-through)** — Fri, Oct 23, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Corning, AR · 5K
- **[City of Colleges Half Marathon](https://runthis.run/event/rs-83055-city-of-colleges-half-marathon)** — Fri, Oct 23, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Conway, AR · Marathon / 10K / 5K / 1000 m
- **[DownTown Fall Fest 5K and Kids 1k Fun Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-119636-downtown-fall-fest-5k-and-kids-1k-fun-run)** — Fri, Oct 30, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Russellville, AR · 5K / 1000 m
- **[Virtual Turkey Trot 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-190335-virtual-turkey-trot-5k)** — Fri, Oct 30, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Bella Vista, AR · 5K
- **[Mena Run For Your Life 5k Run & Fun Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-190939-mena-run-for-your-life-5k-run-fun-run)** — Fri, Oct 30, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Mena, AR · 5K
- **[Creep N' Crawl - Half Marathon, 5K, Lil Monsters Kids' Dash](https://runthis.run/event/rs-204106-creep-n-crawl-half-marathon-5k-lil-monsters-kids-dash)** — Fri, Oct 30, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Little Rock, AR · Marathon / 5K / 805 m
- **[Savannah's Spirit 5k & Costume Contest](https://runthis.run/event/rs-210113-savannahs-spirit-5k-costume-contest)** — Fri, Oct 30, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Hot Springs National Park, AR · 5K
- **[Whitney's Race 2026](https://runthis.run/event/rs-70473-whitneys-race-2026)** — Fri, Oct 30, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Fort Smith, AR · 5K / 10K / 1 mile
- **[19th Annual Jim Rowland FCA River Valley Run 5k, 10k, Half Marathon](https://runthis.run/event/rs-125174-19th-annual-jim-rowland-fca-river-valley-run-5k-10k-half-mar)** — Fri, Nov 6, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Fort Smith, AR · Marathon / 10K / 5K
- **[Mid-South Races for Hope (Mid-South Marathon, Half-Marathon and 5K)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-132227-mid-south-races-for-hope-mid-south-marathon-half-marathon-an)** — Fri, Nov 6, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Wynne, AR · Marathon / 5K
- **[Takin' Cara Business Memorial Run 5K & 10K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-155448-takin-cara-business-memorial-run-5k-10k)** — Fri, Nov 6, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Walnut Ridge, AR · 5K / 10K
- **[Chasing Zero 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-159063-chasing-zero-5k-1-mile-fun-run)** — Fri, Nov 6, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · North Little Rock, AR · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Turkey Trails - Little Rock](https://runthis.run/event/rs-161106-turkey-trails-little-rock)** — Fri, Nov 6, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · North Little Rock, AR · 50 m / 1 mile / 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Gobbler 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (45)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-161239-gobbler-5k-10k-13-1m-at-fort-smith-ar-45)** — Fri, Nov 6, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Fort Smith, AR · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Springdale, AR (45)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-167197-gobbler-5k-10k-13-1m-at-springdale-ar-45)** — Fri, Nov 6, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Springdale, AR · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[3rd Annual Ghost-to-Gobble 1-Mile, 5k, & 8k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-170930-3rd-annual-ghost-to-gobble-1-mile-5k-8k)** — Fri, Nov 6, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Conway, AR · 1 mile / 5K / 5.0 mi
- **[Philander Smith University Homecoming 5K Walk/Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-186713-philander-smith-university-homecoming-5k-walk-run)** — Fri, Nov 6, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Little Rock, AR · 5K
- **[The Maumelle Foodie 5k/10k Fun Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-186841-the-maumelle-foodie-5k-10k-fun-run)** — Fri, Nov 6, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Maumelle, AR · 5K / 10K
- **[Dogtown Chilly 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-189296-dogtown-chilly-5k)** — Fri, Nov 6, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · North Little Rock, AR · 5K
- **[SLS Dash 5K for Neurodiversity](https://runthis.run/event/rs-211034-sls-dash-5k-for-neurodiversity)** — Fri, Nov 6, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Fayetteville, AR · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Micah Rine Wildcat Legacy 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-65921-micah-rine-wildcat-legacy-5k)** — Fri, Nov 6, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Searcy, AR · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Salute to Veterans 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Rogers, AR](https://runthis.run/event/rs-170392-salute-to-veterans-5k-10k-half-marathon-rogers-ar)** — Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Rogers, AR · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[28th Annual HashFest Red Dress Weekend](https://runthis.run/event/rs-190245-28th-annual-hashfest-red-dress-weekend)** — Thu, Nov 12, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Hot Springs National Park, AR · 3.0 mi
- **[2026 Hytrol Industrial Park 5K/10K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-127604-2026-hytrol-industrial-park-5k-10k)** — Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Jonesboro, AR · 5K / 10K
- **[Gobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Little Rock, AR (46)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-161182-gobbler-5k-10k-13-1m-26-2m-at-little-rock-ar-46)** — Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Little Rock, AR · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Spa Running Festival](https://runthis.run/event/rs-22162-spa-running-festival)** — Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Hot Springs, AR · Marathon / 10K / 5K / 1000 m
- **[Turkey Trails - Fayetteville](https://runthis.run/event/rs-161104-turkey-trails-fayetteville)** — Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Fayetteville, AR · 50 m / 1 mile / 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Turkey Shuffle - Little Rock](https://runthis.run/event/rs-204803-turkey-shuffle-little-rock)** — Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · North Little Rock, AR · 50 m / 1 mile / 5K / 10K
- **[2026 BAC TURKEY TROT 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-119119-2026-bac-turkey-trot-5k)** — Fri, Nov 20, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Beebe, AR · 5K
- **[Run Young & Free 5K & 1K Fun Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-119365-run-young-free-5k-1k-fun-run)** — Fri, Nov 20, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Hot Springs National Park, AR · 5K / 1000 m
- **[2nd Annual Saline County Strider Turkey Trot 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-171722-2nd-annual-saline-county-strider-turkey-trot-5k)** — Fri, Nov 20, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Benton, AR · 5K
- **[Gobbler 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (47)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-173166-gobbler-5k-10k-13-1m-at-fort-smith-ar-47)** — Fri, Nov 20, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Fort Smith, AR · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[White River Marathon](https://runthis.run/event/rs-72027-white-river-marathon)** — Fri, Nov 20, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Cotter, AR · Marathon / 5K
- **[Turkey Trot-n-Trek](https://runthis.run/event/rs-118444-turkey-trot-n-trek)** — Wed, Nov 25, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Fayetteville, AR · 5K / 1000 m
- **[2026 Turkey Trot 5k and Gobble Wobble Kids Mile](https://runthis.run/event/rs-152476-2026-turkey-trot-5k-and-gobble-wobble-kids-mile)** — Wed, Nov 25, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Conway, AR · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Cabot's 4th Annual Turkey Trot - Presented by Thomas Long Homes](https://runthis.run/event/rs-188957-cabots-4th-annual-turkey-trot-presented-by-thomas-long-homes)** — Wed, Nov 25, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Cabot, AR · 3.0 mi
- **[Turkey Day 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-192983-turkey-day-5k)** — Wed, Nov 25, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Batesville, AR · 5K
- **[RVR Turkey Trot 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-188489-rvr-turkey-trot-5k)** — Fri, Nov 27, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Russellville, AR · 5K / 1000 m
- **[2026 Jingle Bell Run - Little Rock, AR](https://runthis.run/event/rs-137726-2026-jingle-bell-run-little-rock-ar)** — Fri, Dec 4, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Little Rock, AR · 5K
- **[Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (49)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-161241-holiday-5k-10k-13-1m-at-fort-smith-ar-49)** — Fri, Dec 4, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Fort Smith, AR · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Springdale, AR (49)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-167198-holiday-5k-10k-13-1m-at-springdale-ar-49)** — Fri, Dec 4, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Springdale, AR · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Reindeer Run/Walk 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-171742-reindeer-run-walk-5k)** — Fri, Dec 4, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Vilonia, AR · 5K
- **[Farmington Jingle Jog](https://runthis.run/event/rs-207825-farmington-jingle-jog)** — Fri, Dec 4, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Farmington, AR · 5K / 1000 m
- **[Hope for the Holiday Half Marathon and 5k in Memory of Garrett Yeager](https://runthis.run/event/rs-53422-hope-for-the-holiday-half-marathon-and-5k-in-memory-of-garre)** — Fri, Dec 4, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Batesville, AR · Marathon / 5K
- **[Fayetteville Half Marathon](https://runthis.run/event/rs-54652-fayetteville-half-marathon)** — Fri, Dec 4, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Fayetteville, AR · Marathon / 10K / 5K / 1000 m
- **[Candy Cane Course - Little Rock](https://runthis.run/event/rs-156615-candy-cane-course-little-rock)** — Fri, Dec 11, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · North Little Rock, AR · 50 m / 1 mile / 5K / 10K / 9.3 mi
- **[Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Little Rock, AR (50)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-161183-holiday-5k-10k-13-1m-at-little-rock-ar-50)** — Fri, Dec 11, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Little Rock, AR · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Riggs CAT Quarry Jingle Rocks 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-204898-riggs-cat-quarry-jingle-rocks-5k)** — Fri, Dec 11, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Malvern, AR · 5K
- **[Candy Cane Course- Fayetteville](https://runthis.run/event/rs-161073-candy-cane-course-fayetteville)** — Sat, Dec 12, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Fayetteville, AR · 1 mile / 5K / 10K / 50 m / 9.3 mi
- **[Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (51)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-173167-holiday-5k-10k-13-1m-at-fort-smith-ar-51)** — Fri, Dec 18, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Fort Smith, AR · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Ugly Sweater Race - 5K and Lil Elf Dash](https://runthis.run/event/rs-204115-ugly-sweater-race-5k-and-lil-elf-dash)** — Fri, Dec 18, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Little Rock, AR · 5K / 805 m
- **[Gingerbread Lane 5K & 10K - Little Rock](https://runthis.run/event/rs-204808-gingerbread-lane-5k-10k-little-rock)** — Fri, Dec 18, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Little Rock, AR · 50 m / 1 mile / 5K / 10K
- **[NWA New Year Resolution Virtual 5K Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-196343-nwa-new-year-resolution-virtual-5k-run-walk)** — Wed, Dec 30, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Bentonville, AR · 5K
- **[Endure the Dirt 5k Cancer Mud Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-111325-endure-the-dirt-5k-cancer-mud-run)** — Thu, Dec 31, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Stuttgart, AR · 3.2 mi
- **[FROZEN BUNS RUN 2027 13TH ANNUAL](https://runthis.run/event/rs-122461-frozen-buns-run-2027-13th-annual)** — Thu, Dec 31, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Fort Smith, AR · 5K

_Showing the 150 soonest of 167 upcoming races. The full list is on [the page itself](https://runthis.run/races/arkansas/5k)._

## 5K races by city

- [Little Rock, AR (19)](https://runthis.run/races/arkansas/little-rock/5k.md)
- [North Little Rock, AR (17)](https://runthis.run/races/arkansas/north-little-rock/5k.md)
- [Fort Smith, AR (14)](https://runthis.run/races/arkansas/fort-smith/5k.md)
- [Fayetteville, AR (9)](https://runthis.run/races/arkansas/fayetteville/5k.md)
- [Springdale, AR (7)](https://runthis.run/races/arkansas/springdale/5k.md)
- [Bentonville, AR (5)](https://runthis.run/races/arkansas/bentonville/5k.md)
- [Conway, AR (5)](https://runthis.run/races/arkansas/conway/5k.md)
- [Rogers, AR (4)](https://runthis.run/races/arkansas/rogers/5k.md)
- [Russellville, AR (4)](https://runthis.run/races/arkansas/russellville/5k.md)
- [Bald Knob, AR (3)](https://runthis.run/races/arkansas/bald-knob/5k.md)
- [Batesville, AR (3)](https://runthis.run/races/arkansas/batesville/5k.md)
- [Beebe, AR (3)](https://runthis.run/races/arkansas/beebe/5k.md)
- [Blytheville, AR (3)](https://runthis.run/races/arkansas/blytheville/5k.md)
- [Eureka Springs, AR (3)](https://runthis.run/races/arkansas/eureka-springs/5k.md)
- [Hot Springs National Park, AR (3)](https://runthis.run/races/arkansas/hot-springs-national-park/5k.md)
- [Jonesboro, AR (3)](https://runthis.run/races/arkansas/jonesboro/5k.md)

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Source: [https://runthis.run/races/arkansas/5k](https://runthis.run/races/arkansas/5k) — data from Run This (runthis.run).