Bodies Race Company - Fayetteville
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Event overview
The Hometown Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Fayetteville takes place on May 31, 2026 in Fayetteville, AR (postal code 72703). Events offered include:
- Kid's Dash
- 1 Mile
- 5k
- 10k
- Half Marathon
- Volunteer Then Run
- Virtual Run
Entry fees are listed between $17 and $42. Course maps are provided for the 5k, 10k, and a half marathon described as a double out-and-back. The event uses chip timing with live results and posts awards. Age group awards are given for overall and masters (40+) plus top three in standard age categories; the Kid's Dash, 1 Mile, and Virtual events are untimed and do not qualify for age group awards.
Race features and logistics
Finishers and registrants receive event items depending on distance. Half, 10k, and 5k registrations include a custom bib, designer shirt, and finisher medal. The 1 Mile is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and finisher medal. The Kid's Dash is untimed for ages 10 and under and includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a child-specific medal; a child may participate without receiving swag. Virtual registrations include a digital bib, event shirt, finisher medal, and packet shipping; virtual packets ship the Wednesday after the race and participants may upload results and photos.
Packet pickup is available on race day and opens 1.5 hours before the race. Volunteer roles offer rewards such as future race entries (two entries for half marathon volunteers) or an alternative $20 gift card; volunteers should check in at the registration tent at least one hour before the race. The organizer maintains a no-refund policy and will transfer participants to the virtual event only if cancellation is required by the venue or unsafe course conditions. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.