Hero Half Marathon - Fayetteville
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Hero Half Marathon - Fayetteville
The Hero Half Marathon is a fundraising race and community event organized by The Spark Foundation in partnership with Fayetteville Firefighters' IAFF Local 2866. The event takes place in Fayetteville, AR 72701 and supports organizations that address community needs and increase local fitness opportunities.
Event options reported for the race include:
- Half Marathon
- Half Marathon 2-Person Relay
- Half Marathon with 15-week training program
- Quarter Marathon (10k with some bonus running)
- Run for Your Hero 5k
- Virtual Half Marathon and Virtual Quarter Marathon
- Spark One Mile
- Firefighter Challenge for active duty firefighters in full bunker gear
Age group awards are given to the top three male and female finishers in each age division for both the half marathon and the quarter marathon. The Firefighter Challenge specifies running the 13.1 mile half marathon in full bunker gear. To guarantee a long sleeved tech hooded race t shirt in a chosen size, registration and size selection must be completed by September 12, 2026; some extra shirts may be available on race day. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
