Lace Up and Show Out at the Heatwave Half Marathon in Rogers

Early mornings in NWA hit different when runners and race-day energy fill the streets. The Heatwave Half Marathon makes a summer morning worth lacing up for.

THE DEETS

What To Expect on the Course

Bodies Race Company partners with local parks to build their courses, which keeps the race organized without shutting down streets or disrupting the neighborhood. You’re running through green spaces the whole way.

Pick your distance: 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Relay, or a 1-mile untimed option. There’s also a Kids Dash for ages 10 and under. Kids who want to run without swag can join free on race day.

Course maps for each distance are available ahead of time — 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon.

Swag Worth Earning

Every finisher gets a designer shirt printed with color-changing ink and a 4″ spinner finisher medal designed just for this event. Half marathon participants also take home a free sweat towel. Race photos are included, and Kona Ice is waiting at the finish line. Results go live at the registration tent right after you cross.

Age group awards go to the top 3 male and female finishers across divisions from 10 & Under through 80+, plus Overall and Masters (40+) winners for each distance.

Race Day Flow

Packet pickup runs from 5:30 to 6:45 AM, giving you plenty of time to get sorted before the Kids Dash kicks off at 6:55 AM. The National Anthem plays at 7:00 AM, followed immediately by the race start. Once you cross the finish line, live results are available at the registration tent right away, and awards, vendors, and the after-party take over from there.

Bring Someone Along

Refer 5 friends using your referral code and you’ll get a $20 refund. Referrals must use your code at registration for it to count.

Volunteer and Earn Race Perks

Volunteers earn 1 free future race entry — half marathon volunteers get 2 — or a $20 Amazon gift card. There’s also a bonus free race shirt if sizes are available. Roles include course monitor, lead bike, and photographer. Sign up under the volunteer tab on the registration page.

Can’t Make It in Person?

The virtual option lets you run anytime, anywhere, on your own schedule. Your shirt, medal, and digital bib ship the Wednesday after race day.