Hero Half Marathon
- Date Sat 17th October 2026
- Time 7:30AM CDT
- Location Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Price $38.10 - $101.70
- Races 6 races
- Distances Half Marathon, 5km
Event summary
The Hero Half Marathon invites participants of all levels, and there's a special Firefighter Challenge for active duty firefighters who want to take on the ultimate test by running in full bunker gear! With age group awards for the top three male and female finishers in each division, this event promises to be a rewarding experience for everyone involved. Join us in making Fayetteville an even better place to live, work, and play while enjoying a day filled with camaraderie and fitness! Don't forget to register by August 30th, 2026, to guarantee your long-sleeved tech hoodie race t-shirt.
Organiser's Description
The Spark Foundation is all about encouraging our community to get active and stay active. We will award age group awards for the Top 3 male and female finishers in each age division for both the half marathon and quarter marathon.
Are you an active duty FIREFIGHTER? Want to participate in our Firefighter Challenge by running in FULL bunker gear? Sign Up for the Firefighter Challenge! *Please note if you sign up for the Firefighter Challenge you are committing to running the 13.1 mile half marathon in FULL BUNKER GEAR! Please reach out to contact@mysparkfoundation.org with any questions.
_*** PLEASE NOTE: IN ORDER TO GUARANTEE A RACE T-SHIRT (A LONG-SLEEVED TECH HOODED TEE), YOU MUST REGISTER AND SELECT A SIZE NO LATER THAN AUGUST 30TH, 2026. IF YOU REGISTER ON OR AFTER AUGUST 30TH__, 2026__, WE CAN NO LONGER GUARANTEE A RACE T-SHIRT. WE WILL HAVE SOME EXTRA SHIRTS AVAILABLE ON RACE DAY, BUT PLEASE REGISTER BEFORE AUGUST 30TH, 2026, TO ENSURE YOUR SHIRT IN YOUR DESIRED SIZE.***_
Races
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Half Marathon
Incl. $6.70 Fee & Long-Sleeve Race Tee (Gender Neutral Sizing)
Sat 17th October 2026 (7:30AM CDT)
$101.70
Certified 13.1 Mile Course -
Half Marathon Firefighter Challenge- for Firefighters Running in Full Gear!
Incl. $4.90 Fee & Long-Sleeve Race Tee (Gender Neutral Sizing)
Sat 17th October 2026 (7:30AM CDT)
$69.90
Are you a firefighter ready to take the ultimate running challenge?! By selecting this option you are committing to running the 13.1 mile Hero Half Marathon in full bunker gear! Eligible participants must be active duty firefighters (volunteers accepted too) Must run in full bunker gear provided by participant: helmet, coat, pants, and air pack (liners optional) Wildland gear acceptable Running shoes encouraged! -
Quarter Marathon- 10k With Some Bonus Running
Incl. $4.00 Fee & Long-Sleeve Race Tech Tee (Gender Neutral Sizing)
Sat 17th October 2026 (7:35AM CDT)
$54.00
Instead of a relay, run half of the half with your buddy! This will be slightly more than a 10k, 6.5 miles. https://www.strava.com/routes/2982722423683397536 -
Virtual Half Marathon
Incl. $6.70 Fee & Long-Sleeve Race Tech Tee (Gender Neutral Sizing)
$101.70
Can't make the race on race day? Sign up for the virtual option and we will mail your packet, shirt, and giveaways to your door! -
Virtual Quarter Marathon
Incl. $4.30 Fee & Long-Sleeve Race Tech Tee (Gender Neutral Sizing)
$59.30
Can't make the race on race day? Sign up for the virtual option and we will mail your packet, shirt, and giveways to your door! -
Run for Your Hero 5k
Incl. $3.10 Fee
Sat 17th October 2026 (7:40AM CDT)
$38.10
Hero Half Marathon 5k will be an out and back course starting at the Upper Ramble in downtown Fayetteville. Proceeds go to support The Spark Foundation and Fayetteville Firefighters IAFF Local 2866 Awesome Finisher Medal!! No race shirt provided.
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Fayetteville Firefighters' Hero Half Marathon, Fayetteville, 72701, AR, United States
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