Best Running Routes in Bentonville
The best places to run in Bentonville, AR are its car-free trails, greenways, and park loops — the same multi-use paths cyclists use, framed here for runners. Hot humid summers (70–92°F) with afternoon thunderstorms, mild winters (28–50°F) with occasional ice, and superb spring and fall.
Climate for running in Bentonville
Hot humid summers (70–92°F) with afternoon thunderstorms, mild winters (28–50°F) with occasional ice, and superb spring and fall. The Ozark terrain is rolling to steep; rain is plentiful in spring.
Running-friendly paths
Razorback Regional Greenway
≈37 miCar-free greenway — a safe, continuous path through the city that runners can shorten or extend at will.
Slaughter Pen Trails
≈15 miA scenic park loop — repeatable laps make it simple to set your run distance.
Coler Mountain Bike Preserve
≈12 miFlat riverside path with open views — a longtime favorite with runners and easy to dial in to any distance.
Distances are the full path length — most runners do an out-and-back or a single loop and adjust to taste.
Season by season
Spring
Mar–MayGreen, mild, and ideal — though spring storms can be severe. Watch the radar.
Summer
Jun–SepHumid; ride early and use the shaded singletrack to beat the afternoon heat and storms.
Fall
Oct–NovThe peak season — cool, dry, and the Ozark foliage is superb.
Winter
Dec–FebOften rideable in the 40s; the occasional ice storm shuts trails and roads down briefly.
What to wear running in Bentonville
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Frequently asked
Where can I run in Bentonville?
Top car-free options in Bentonville include Razorback Regional Greenway, Slaughter Pen Trails, Coler Mountain Bike Preserve.
Is Bentonville a good city for running?
The best places to run in Bentonville, AR are its car-free trails, greenways, and park loops — the same multi-use paths cyclists use, framed here for runners. Hot humid summers (70–92°F) with afternoon thunderstorms, mild winters (28–50°F) with occasional ice, and superb spring and fall.
What should I wear running in Bentonville?
Dress for the conditions: Hot humid summers (70–92°F) with afternoon thunderstorms, mild winters (28–50°F) with occasional ice, and superb spring and fall. The Ozark terrain is rolling to steep; rain is plentiful in spring. Use the free What-to-Wear tool for the exact kit at today's temperature.
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