Welcome to our Calendar of Events.

Arkansas Outside is NOT the owner or organizer of these events (unless otherwise noted). We aggregate these events into this one place to allow our readers a chance to see what outdoor recreation events are going on around the state. There is no need for FOMO when playing outside.

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The Beat Goes On 5K

Saline Memorial Hospital 1 Medical Park Drive, Benton, United States

The race is benefitting the Arkansas Foodbank. Your heart is one of the hardest working muscles in your body, and it beats around the clock, only getting a break when […]

Little Rock Marathon, Half, 10K, 5K

Downtown Little Rock - Broadway & Markhan Broadway & Markham, Little Rock, AR, United States

Named as one of Runner’s World “Bucket List: 10 Great Marathons for First-Timers” in 2017, come fill your bucket at the Little Rock Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, and Little […]

The Kindness Classic

Chamberlyne Country Club 10614 Country Club Drive, Danville, AR, United States

The 4th annual Kindness Classic is a 5K, 10K and a 1K Kids Flash Dash along rolling hills in the shadow of Mount Magazine. Enjoy both waterfront and wooden landscapes […]

Chase Race and Paws

Simon Park 805 Front Street, Conway, AR, United States

Run or walk one or both CHASE RACE events! CHASE RACE 2-MILE is not only an AR Grand Prix Championship Race but a fun family event. Walkers & slower runners […]

The Adam Brown Shamrock Run

Lake Hamilton School Administation Building 205 Wolf St 205 Wolf St, Percy, AR, United States

The Adam Brown Shamrock Run is held in the hometown of US Navy Chief Special Warfare Operator Adam Brown, who lost his life on Earth, on March 17, 2010 serving […]

3 Days of Syllamo

Blanchard Springs Recreation Area 1110 Blanchard, Fifty Six, AR, United States

Three Day Trailrunning Stage Race Three Days of Syllamo annual gathering at Blanchard Springs in the middle of March is old school trailrunning at it’s purest. The event was created […]

Little Rock Hash House Harriers 7th Annual Green Dress Run Weekend

Eureka Matterhorn Towers 130 W Van Buren, Eureka Springs, AR, United States

The Matterhorn Towers will filled up to capacity. I implore you to book now. Tell them you are with the Hash House Harriers. MATTERHORN TOWERS | CALL 479-253-9602 | 130 W. VAN BUREN, EUREKA […]

Nutty Runner 5k

Columbus House Brewery and Tap Room 701 W. North Street, Fayetteville, United States

IT'S BACK!! The Nutty Runner 5k is back and little nuttier than ever. 3 miles, 3 brews, tons a fun. We are throwing in back to our original 1 mile […]

4th Ever World’s Shortest St Patrick’s Day ZERO-K 2025

Historic Bridge Street 105 Convention Blvd, Hot Springs, United States

☘️🍺 Lace Up (or Not!) for the 4th Ever World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Zero K! 🍺☘️ Get ready to sprint, stroll, or saunter your way into St. Patrick's Day weekend […]

Spring Fling 5k

Cabot High School 401 N Lincoln Street, Cabot, United States

The Spring Fling has been run in Cabot since 1996. From 1998 to 2001, the race was part of the Arkansas Grand Prix Series. After a five year absence the […]

Dam Mountain 10K Horseshoe Mountain 5K

Lake Catherine State Park 1200 Catherine Park Rd, Hot Springs, AR, United States

Race is being held at the beautiful Lake Catherine State Park. You have the choice of two races, both are challenging, so you have to make up your mind if […]

Running Clinic – Iron Mountain Legend

Iron Mountain Marina 134 Iron Mountain Marina Drive, Arkadelphia, AR, United States

Learn how to run on a trail. Get pointers if you are experienced. Get pointers and tips if you are not experienced. We will run on parts of the race […]

Beer & Bagel Run – Arkansas

War Eagle Mill 11036 High Sky Inn Road, War Eagle, AR, United States

The BEER & BAGEL OFF-ROAD RACE SERIES is coming back to Northwest Arkansas for 2024. We are excited to be back at the War Eagle Fair Grounds east of Rodgers, […]

Arkansas Run For The Fallen 5K

Arkansas State Capitol 500 Woodlane Ave, Little Rock

We are excited to announce that this year we will again have honor bibs. These bibs say "I'm running in honor of..." and you will be able to write in […]

Capital City Classic 10K

Little Rock City Hall 500 W Markham St, Little Rock, United States

Once the largest road race in Arkansas, the Capital City Classic 10K is back on it's way to the top!  The event moved back to downtown Little Rock in 2022, […]

Mission Run in the Ozarks 5K, Half, and Full Marathon

Flatwoods Baptist Church 2709 E Main St., Mountain View, United States

The 12th Annual Mission Run in the Ozarks will take place Saturday morning March 29, 2025 at 7:00 and 9:00 a.m., starting at Flatwoods Missionary Baptist Church and ending at the Stone County […]

Fort Smith Marathon, Half Marathon & 5 Leg Marathon Relay

Downtown Fort Smith 1001 Garrison Avenue, Fort Smith, United States

Get ready for an unforgettable race experience at the Fort Smith Marathon, starting in the heart of historic downtown Fort Smith, Arkansas. This stunning course will take you through charming neighborhoods, […]

Fostering Champions- The CALL 5k, 10k and Fun Run

Two Rivers Park 6722 Two Rivers Park Road, Little Rock, AR, United States

Join us for either a 5k, 10k or fun run to raise awareness and funds for The CALL in Pulaski County as we continue to stand in the gap of […]

Hoof it For Heifer

Petit Jean State Park - Petit Jean Mountain Road & Red Bluff Drive Petit Jean Mountain Road & Red Bluff Drive, Morrilton, AR, United States

Description Hoof it For Heifer is a 20k trail run on the Boy Scouts of America Trail in Petit Jean State Park near Morrilton, AR. On this trail, you will […]

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