Running is one of the easiest ways to stay fit without breaking the bank. With plenty of parks, trails, and tracks in Arkansas, you'll be burning off the calories in no time. Here are some excellent places to go for a jog near Bella Vista, AR.

Upcoming 5Ks, 10Ks, Marathons and more Near Bella Vista AR

Nutty Runner 5k

Saturday, Mar 15, 2025 at 4:00pm
Fayetteville, AR
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Beer and Bagel Run

Saturday, Mar 22, 2025 at 9:00am
Hindsville, AR
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Time to Paddy 5k/10k and Lucky 13.1 Half Marathon

Saturday, Mar 29, 2025 at 7:55am
Veterans Memorial Park
Fayetteville, AR
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Run Bentonville Half Marathon

Saturday, Apr 5, 2025 at 7:00am
Bentonville, AR
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Jones Center Indoor Triathlon

Saturday, Apr 5, 2025 at 8:00am
The Jones Center Pool and Fitness Center
Springdale, AR
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Passion Play Trail Run

Saturday, Apr 5, 2025 at 8:00am
Eureka Springs, AR
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Pirate 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon

Saturday, Apr 5, 2025 at 8:00am
Shaw Family Park
Springdale, AR
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Hogeye Marathon and Relays

Saturday, Apr 12, 2025
Springdale, AR
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Jackrabbit

Saturday, Apr 19, 2025 at 8:00am
Flagstone Church of Christ
Bentonville, AR
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Neosho Dogwood Run 5K

Saturday, Apr 19, 2025 at 9:00am
Big Spring Park
Neosho, MO
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Donot Stop

Saturday, Apr 26, 2025 at 7:55am
Walker Park
Fayetteville, AR
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Freeman 5K

Saturday, Apr 26, 2025 at 8:00am
Joplin, MO
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Neosho Sprint Triathlon

Saturday, Apr 26, 2025 at 9:00am
Neosho, MO
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Kid's Splash and Dash

Sunday, Apr 27, 2025 at 2:00pm
Bentonville Community Center
Bentonville, AR
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