Running From Yeti

JAN
17
2026
Join Running From Yeti in Fayetteville on Jan 17 2026 at Kessler Mountain for 5K to half marathon races with a team relay and virtual options. Voted one of North America's top 5Ks, enjoy city hoodies, medals and mascot Freddie photo ops.
Sat 17 Jan 2026
13 miles 10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Event information

Running From Yeti in Fayetteville, AR is scheduled for January 17, 2026 at Kessler Mountain Regional Park (2600 Wc 200, Fayetteville, AR 72701). The event is produced by Heartland Racing Co. It offers both in-person and virtual options and includes a team relay for the half-marathon with teams of minimum 2 and maximum 4 members. The race has reported participants from 46 states as of 2025.

Distances, entry and race features

  • 5k Run/Walk
  • 10k Run/Walk
  • Half-Marathon
  • Half-Marathon RELAY
  • Virtual 5K
  • Virtual 10K
  • Virtual Half-Marathon

Listed entry prices include $45 for the 5k, $55 for the 10k, $75 for the half-marathon, $50 for the relay, and $50 for each virtual distance. All participants receive city-specific hoodies, distance-specific finishers medals, a custom bib, and a choice of beanie or thermal headband. The event description notes on-course music, food vendors or treats, photo opportunities with the event mascot Freddie, and that virtual packets are packed by Freddie. The event was voted the 3rd Best 5K in North America in 2023 and 2nd Best in 2024 in a USA TODAY 10Best readers' vote. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.