Running From Yeti

FEB
7
2026
Join the Running From Yeti event in Fayetteville with a fun Yeti theme, offering 5K, 10K, half marathon and relay options. In person or virtual, finishers get city hoodies, medals, mascot Freddie, music and food.
Sat 7 Feb 2026
13 kilometers 10 kilometers 5 kilometers

Always double-check with the organizer's website! This page may contain affiliate links.

Event overview

Running From Yeti in Fayetteville, AR takes place on February 7, 2026 at Kessler Mountain Regional Park (2600 Wc 200, Fayetteville, AR 72701). The event offers both in-person and virtual options on the same date. The in-person program includes a relay with team size limits.

  • 5K Run/Walk
  • 10K Run/Walk
  • Half-Marathon
  • Half-Marathon RELAY (min 2, max 4)
  • Virtual 5K
  • Virtual 10K
  • Virtual Half-Marathon

Race features and logistics

Participants receive city specific hoodies, distance specific finisher medals, a custom bib, and a choice of beanie or thermal headband. The event uses a Yeti theme; the Yeti mascot "Freddie" appears at the Fayetteville edition. The organizer notes photo opportunities with the mascot, music, food, and on-site swag options. The event reported representation from 46 states as of 2025. Running From Yeti was voted the 3rd Best 5K in North America in 2023 and the 2nd Best 5K in 2024. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

13 km
Half-Marathon
13 km
Half-Marathon Relay
10 km
10k Run/walk
5 km
5k Run/walk
Virtual 10k
Virtual 5k
Virtual Half-Marathon