Fair on the Square Half Marathon

Fair on the Square Half Marathon & 5K

The Fair on the Square Half Marathon and 5K take place on Courthouse Square in Danville and are presented by Hendricks Regional Health. The running events coincide with the town Fall Festival, which features small-town vendors offering crafts, food, apparel and other unique items. The Fall Festival on the Courthouse Square was filmed for the movie Mayberry the week before the event in 2019.

Distances offered:

• Half Marathon : 13.1 Miles
• 5K Run/Walk : 3.1 Miles

Features listed for both distances include chip timing, water stations approximately every two miles, music at the start and finish areas, medals for all finishers with different designs by distance, and age-group and overall awards including custom trophies and pint glasses. Additional amenities noted are new ultra soft tech shirts, free finisher photos, complimentary beer for attendees 21 and over, free frozen sweet treats, free parking, and portalets at every odd mile.

Packet pickup is available the day before the races at the start/finish area near 145 S Indiana St and again on race day at the same location. Registration for the Half Marathon and the 5K opens March 16, 2026 and closes April 3, 2026; published registration fees are $59.99 for the Half Marathon and $30.99 for the 5K. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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