Hero Half Marathon - Fayetteville
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Hero Half Marathon : Fayetteville
The Hero Half Marathon is a fundraising road event on October 17, 2026, hosted by The Spark Foundation in partnership with Fayetteville Firefighters IAFF Local 2866. Proceeds support local organizations, aim to increase community fitness opportunities, and benefit Fayetteville and Arkansas.
Event distances and formats include:
- Half Marathon
- Half Marathon Firefighter Challenge for firefighters running in full bunker gear
- Quarter Marathon (described as a 10k with some bonus running)
- Run for Your Hero 5k
- Virtual Half Marathon
- Virtual Quarter Marathon
The 5k and Quarter Marathon use an out-and-back route on the half marathon course. Age-group awards will be given to the top three male and female finishers in each age division for both the half marathon and the quarter marathon. Virtual participants will receive their medal and shirt shipped after race day.
Packet pickup is scheduled for Friday, October 16, at Rise Physical Therapy, 2668 E Citizens Dr., Suite 5, Fayetteville, AR 72703, with race day packet pickup also available and closing at 7:15am. To guarantee a long-sleeved tech hooded race shirt, registrants needed to select a size by August 30, 2026; some extra shirts may be available on race day. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
