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Saturday, September 12th, 2026
145 S Indiana St, Danville IN
Half · 5K
About this race
Race Overview
The Fair on the Square Half Marathon & 5K Presented by Hendricks Regional Health is located on the beautiful Courthouse Square in Danville. Our event kicks off the annual Fair on the Square Fall Festival allowing runners to enjoy the festivities and festival offering from traditional small-town vendors. Crafts, foods, apparel, and one-of-a-kind offerings will make you smile. The Courthouse Square is so unique that Hollywood filmed the Fall Festival for the movie Mayberry the week prior to our event in 2019. Join us: it is worth the trip.
Event Features
- Scenic Course: One of the most country-scenic Half Marathon courses you can run in the Indianapolis metro area.
- Finish Line Festival: Fair Festival At the Finish Line!
- Water Stations: Water stations every 2 miles.
- Timing: Chip timing system (Half Marathon & 5K).
- Music: Music at the start/finish.
- Awards: Age group Winner Awards/Prizes and Overall Awards (Half Marathon & 5K = Custom Trophies & Pint Glasses).
- Medals: Fair on the Square Medals for all finishers. Different medals for the Half Marathon & 5K!
- T-Shirts: New Fair on the Square Ultra Soft Tech Shirts.
- Finisher Photos: Free finisher photos.
- Free Beer: Free Beer (21+).
- Food: Free Frozen Sweet Treat Plus other Tasty Treats!
- Parking: Free Parking.
- Restrooms: Portalets at every odd mile.
- Start Times: Half Marathon Starts at 8:00am: 5K Starts at 8:15am.
Packet Pick-Up and Event Schedule
Friday (Sept. 11) - Early Packet Pickup:
- Time: 4:00 - 6:00 PM at near 145 S Indiana St Just past the Library, Danville, IN 46122.
- Location: NOTE: This is the same location as the Start/Finish Line Area.
- Pickup for Others: Yes, we allow packet pickup for others.
Saturday - Race Day! (Sept. 12)
6:30 - 8:00 AM Packet Pickup and Race Day Registration (NOTE: Race day pickup is located by the start/finish locations just past the Library 145 S Indiana St
8:00 AM: Half Marathon Start
8:15 AM: 5K
9:30 AM: 5K Awards – located at the Photo Backdrop next to the Hendricks Regional Health Tent
10:30 AM: Half Marathon Awards - same location as above
Registration Link
For more details and to register, visit the official race page: Fair on the Square Half Marathon & 5K.
Course map
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