NWA Daily

With access to the Razorback Greenway, Northwest Arkansas is home to a great running community.

Looking to get your miles in with like-minded community? Check out this guide of the best run clubs in the area.

— Written by Tyler Roth, Market Director at NWA Daily

479 Run Club

  • Location: Rotating across NWA

  • Days/Times: Saturdays or Sundays

  • Details: New trails weekly; all fitness levels, run/walk/hang out; social vibe

  • Contact: Instagram @479.runclub

Wolfpack Run Club

  • Locations: Bentonville, Bella Vista, Lowell, Rogers (rotating)

  • Days/Times: Mondays (5:30AM, two pace groups), Wednesdays (5:30AM), Fridays (5:30AM, rotating)

  • Details: 3-4 miles, paces ~8:30–13:00/min; hill repeats on Wednesdays; all paces welcome, beginner-friendly

  • Contact: Instagram @wolfpackrunsnwa

Columbus House Run Club

  • Location: Fayetteville

  • Days/Times: Tuesdays (6:00PM)

  • Details: 2-5 miles, paces ~8:00–10:00/min; brewery-based, casual

  • Contact: Instagram @columbushouserunning

Natural State Run Club

  • Location: Rogers

  • Days/Times: Wednesdays (6:00PM)

  • Details: 1-5 miles, paces ~8:30–14:00/min; inclusive for runners/walkers/bikers

  • Join their Strava Club HERE.

Ozark Mountain Bagel Rogers Run Club

  • Location: Rogers

  • Days/Times: Wednesdays (5:30AM)

  • Details: 3-5 miles, paces ~9:00–11:00/min; no-drop, all paces welcome

  • Contact: Instagram @ozarkbagelrogers

Benton County Run Club (BCRC)

  • Location: Rogers (and NWA area)

  • Days/Times: Thursdays (6:00PM)

  • Details: 4-6 miles on trails/paved; mixed pace options; community-focused

  • Contact: Facebook Benton County Running Club group

Cosmic Run Club

  • Location: Bentonville (main), occasional Fayetteville

  • Days/Times: Saturdays (7:00AM)

  • Details: 3-5 miles, pace groups ~9:30 & 13:00/min; inclusive

  • Contact: Instagram @cosmicrunclub

Parkrun

  • Location: Bentonville (Airship Coler)

  • Days/Times: Saturdays (8:00AM)

  • Details: Free, timed 5K; global event, register for barcode

  • Contact: parkrun.us; Facebook Coler Mountain Bike Preserve Parkrun

Rush Hour Speed

  • Location: Bentonville

  • Days/Times: Mondays (6:00PM)

  • Details: 3-mile workout; all paces welcome

  • Contact: Instagram @rushrunningco

Girls on the Run Northwest Arkansas

  • Locations: Benton, Madison, Washington Counties (various sites)

  • Details: Seasonal programs (spring/fall) for girls; empowerment through running; 5K events

  • Contact: gotrnwa.org (site apps open for spring 2026)

University of Arkansas Running Club

  • Location: Fayetteville

  • Details: Co-ed, student-focused; participates in regional events/races

  • Contact: hogsync.uark.edu/RUN

Ozark Trail Runners (Fayetteville)

  • Mondays at 6 PM at Ozark Natural Foods for a ~4mi loop (mixed surface)

  • Wednesdays at 6 PM at Crisis Brewing for a ~5mi loop (mixed surface). Back at Kessler starting in the Spring.

  • Multiple group meetups throughout the rest of the week.

  • Been around at least since 2021

Mustache Running Club (Fayetteville)

  • Runs every day of the week.

  • Details: run/walk/jog/exercise group, all are welcome

  • Been around since at least 2014.

  • Join their private Facebook group HERE.

TimberTrout Run Club

  • Tuesdays, usually.

  • Follow TimberTrout on Instagram to stay updated on next Run Club.

Run With Christ

  • Locations: Veterans Memorial Park in Fayetteville

  • Days/Times: Every other Saturday 

  • Details: 2-3 miles, run/walk/hang out, all are welcome

  • Contact: follow @runwchristfay for details

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