Fayetteville Firefighters Hero Half Marathon
Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States
Nov, 2026 (TBD)
Half-marathon
Video
Race Information
The Hero Half Marathon is a fundraising race and community event hosted by The Spark Foundation in partnership with Fayetteville Firefighters’ IAFF – Local 2866. Race proceeds benefit organizations that meet important community needs, increase fitness opportunities for the community, and make Fayetteville and Arkansas a great place to live, work, and play.
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!
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Race Facts
Race Size: 500 - 1,000
Elevation: Some Hills
Course Type: Road
Boston Qualifier: No
Kids Run: Yes
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