Hero Half Marathon

Event Overview

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.

Encouragement & Awards

• Community Focus: The Spark Foundation is all about encouraging our community to get active and stay active.
• Awards: 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.

Firefighter Challenge

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.

T-Shirt Registration

Please note:

• Registration Deadline: 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.
• T-Shirt Availability: If you register on or after August 30th, 2026, we can no longer guarantee a race t-shirt.
• Extra Shirts: 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.

Race Details

Join us on October 17, 2026 in Fayetteville, AR for this exciting race. For more information and to register, visit our website here.