Hero Half Marathon

Race 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.

Encouraging Community Activity

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.

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 Guarantee

Please note:

• Registration deadline: In order to guarantee a race t-shirt (a long-sleeved tech hooded tee), you must register and select a size no later than September 12, 2026.
• Late registrants: If you register on or after September 12, 2026, we can no longer guarantee a race t-shirt.
• Extra shirts: We will have some extra shirts available on race day.
• Ensure your shirt: Please register before September 12, 2026, to ensure your shirt in your desired size.

Race Information

Join us for the Hero Half Marathon on October 17, 2026, in Fayetteville, AR. To learn more and register, visit our website: The Hero Half Marathon.