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5K, 10K, Half & Full Marathons
- 5k races
Name City Date Website Pirate Dash 5K Dover, AR 27 August 2022 Pirate Dash 5K ARK 5K Classic North Little Rock, AR 3 September 2022 ARK 5K Classic North Kendra's Voice: Race to be Heard Ozark, AR 10 September 2022 Kendra's Voice: Race to be Heard Be Your Best 5K XC North Little Rock, AR 17 September 2022 Be Your Best 5K XC Praying Ninja Warrior 5K Conway, AR 24 September 2022 Praying Ninja Warrior 5K Arkansas Marathon Booneville, AR 8 October 2022 Arkansas Marathon Whitney's Race Fort Smith, AR 22 October 2022 Whitney's Race P.E.A.R.L.'s Run 4 Your Life Rogers, AR 22 October 2022 P.E.A.R.L.'s Run 4 Your Life Creep N Crawl Half Marathon Little Rock, AR 22 October 2022 Creep N Crawl Half Marathon About 5k races
A 5k is the shortest of the common running event distances researched on Runnerclick, consisting of 3.1 miles (5 kilometers). These events can either be competitive or social, depending on the particular one you are looking into. They are the most popular of road running events because of their relatively short distance which allows not only the seasoned runners to run, but novice runners, joggers, and new-comers as well.
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We checked what events runners looked for the most and we compared statistics on how many runners held interest in any given event. Feedback left by runners who participated in the races in Indiana was also considered. Other factors include how long the course has been around, the bling and medals, what runners thought of them and how scenic the course is.
What are the best 5Ks in Little Rock?
There are many to choose from here as Little Rock is host to many 5k races throughout its many communities. Some of these are charity events for fundraising, some fun runs, and other racing events but it all comes down to the runners. Some of the notable 5k running events include the Panther Prowl 5K, the Downtown Dash, and the Little Rock Marathon 5K.
- 10k races
Name City Date Website Kendra's Voice: Race to be Heard Ozark, AR 10 September 2022 Kendra's Voice: Race to be Heard Arkansas Marathon Booneville, AR 8 October 2022 Arkansas Marathon Whitney's Race Fort Smith, AR 22 October 2022 Whitney's Race About 10k races
A 10k is one of the most common running event distances, consisting of 6.2 miles (10 kilometers). These events can either be competitive or more for fun, depending on the particular one you are looking into. They are twice the distance of the 5k and still relatively short in distance. Fewer runners tend to participate then the 5k, but these events still get a lot of not only seasoned runners but novice runners and joggers in attendance.
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We checked what events runners looked for the most and we compared statistics on how many runners held interest in any given event. Feedback left by runners who participated in the races in Arkansas was also considered. Other factors include how long the course has been around, the bling and medals, what runners thought of them and how scenic the course is.
What are the best 10K races in Arkansas?
There are many to choose from here as Arkansas is host to many 10k races throughout its many cities and communities. Some of these are charity events for fundraising, some fun runs, and other racing events but it all comes down to the runners. Some of the notable 10k running events include the Great Duck Race, the Sparks Stampede, and the Cancer Challenge 10K.
- Half marathons
Name City Date Website Fort Smith Marathon Fort Smith, AR 25 September 2022 Fort Smith Marathon Arkansas Marathon Booneville, AR 8 October 2022 Arkansas Marathon Creep N Crawl Half Marathon Little Rock, AR 22 October 2022 Creep N Crawl Half Marathon About Half marathons
A Half Marathon event consists of running 13 miles (21 kilometers) and as the label suggests, is half of a standard Marathon which is a total of 26 miles. The popularity, participants of the half marathon distance and its events have significantly grown since the early 2000's and they continue to do so, with massive events popping up all over the states. The growth rate of participants for the half distance is currently higher than that of the full.
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We checked what events runners looked for the most and we compared statistics on how many runners held interest in any given event. Feedback left by runners who participated in the races in Arkansas was also considered. Other factors include how long the course has been around, the bling and medals, what runners thought of them and how scenic the course is.
What are the best Half Marathons in Arkansas?
There are many to choose from here as Arkansas is host to many Half Marathon races throughout its many cities and communities. Some of these are charity events for fundraising, some fun runs, and other racing events but it all comes down to the runners. Some of the notable Half Marathon running events include the White River Half Marathon, the Hero Half Marathon, and the Arkansas Half Marathon, among many others.
- Marathons
Name City Date Website Fort Smith Marathon Fort Smith, AR 25 September 2022 Fort Smith Marathon Arkansas Marathon Booneville, AR 8 October 2022 Arkansas Marathon About Marathons
Marathon events consist of 26 miles (42 kilometers) and the courses are typically laid out through roads. Starting in the Olympics in the early 1900s, marathons have quickly picked up in popularity and most long-distance runners subscribe to this distance. In 2017 there are currently more than 800 running events being held, and that number is consistently growing.
Read moreRead lessHow did we choose the best Marathon races in Arkansas?
We checked what events runners looked for the most and we compared statistics on how many runners held interest in any given event. Feedback left by runners who participated in the races in Arkansas was also considered. Other factors include how long the course has been around, the bling and medals, what runners thought of them and how scenic the course is. Many runners also expressed interest in the "goodies" and sponsorship gifts at the finish line. This can vary from running shoes to resistance bands, headphones and much more.
What are the best Marathons races in Arkansas?
There are several popular marathon races in Arkansas to choose from. Arkansas is host to many Marathon races throughout its many cities and communities. Some of these are charity events for fundraising, some fun runs, and other racing events but it all comes down to the runners. Some of the notable Marathon running events include the Arkansas Marathon, the Hogeye Marathon, and the Mission Run in the Ozarks.