Hero Half Marathon

🏃‍♂️ The Hero Half Marathon

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.

🏅 Awards and Recognition

• Age Group 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.

👕 Race Shirt Information

* 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 September 12, 2026. If you register on or after September 12, 2026, we can no longer guarantee a race t-shirt. We will have some extra shirts available on race day, but please register before September 12, 2026, to ensure your shirt in your desired size.*

🌟 Event Details

Join us on October 17, 2026, at the Fayetteville Firefighters' Hero Half Marathon. For more information and to register, visit The Hero Half Marathon.