Run Through Razorback Stadium at the Fayetteville Half Marathon
You don’t need a Razorback scholarship to run through Razorback Stadium. The Fayetteville Half Marathon sends every distance, from the full 13.1 down to the 1.7-mile Fun Run, through the stadium and around the John McDonnell Outdoor Track. Woo Pig Sweat-ie!
THE DEETS
📆 Saturday, December 5, 2026
🕑 7 a.m.–noon
📍 The Gardens, Razorback Gardens, 450 S Razorback Rd, Fayetteville
💵 Half $105 | 10K $55 | 5K $45 | Fun Run $15 (plus fees)
Source: Experience Fayetteville Half Marathon
Organizers bill the route as a tour of some of Fayetteville’s most unique spots. Heads-up: the course was updated October 7, 2026, so pull up the current maps on the race website before you plot your strategy.
Four Distances, Four Staggered Starts
- Half Marathon (7 a.m.): 13.1 miles for ages 12 and up, capped at 1,000 runners. Six aid stations at miles 2.4, 4.3, 6.6, 8.2, 11 and 11.9.
- 10K (7:15 a.m.): 6.2 miles for ages 10 and up, capped at 250. Aid stations at miles 2.4, 4 and 4.9.
- 5K (7:20 a.m.): Ages 6 and up, capped at 250, with one aid station at mile 1.8. Organizers call both the 5K and the 10K good first-timer courses and a shot at a PR.
- Fun Run (7:23 a.m.): 1.7 miles, no age requirement, capped at 100. Kids 10 and under need an adult alongside, and kids 5 and under run free. Organizers invite you to finish, then stick around and cheer everyone else home.
Source: Experience Fayetteville Half Marathon
Saturday Morning, Minute by Minute
Missed Friday pickup? Grab your packet at The Gardens from 5:30 to 6:30 a.m. The Prayer and National Anthem start at 6:50, and half marathoners pre-stage at 6:55. After the finish, awards roll out at 8:15 a.m. for the 5K, 8:45 for the 10K and 9:30 for the half. The post-race celebration runs from 8 a.m. to noon.
Source: Experience Fayetteville Half Marathon
Friday packet pickup is December 4, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., at The Town Center, 15 West Mountain in Fayetteville. Onsite registration and underground parking are both available there.
A Medal, a Shirt and One Decision to Make
Every distance comes with a printable bib, a finisher certificate, a ringspun cotton t-shirt and a custom-designed medal. You choose your shirt during registration. You can skip it and save $5, or upgrade to a technical shirt or ringspun hoodie for $15. If your size runs out, you get a refund at packet pickup.
Source: Experience Fayetteville Half Marathon
Can’t Make It to The Gardens? Bring the Race Home
The half marathon, 10K and 5K can all be run virtually from anywhere for $45 to $65. The RaceJoy app sends cheers along your route and uploads your results automatically. Your neighbors will wonder why your phone keeps clapping.
Source: Experience Fayetteville Half Marathon
What It Costs, and When That Changes
Through November 15, the half is $105 (+ $8.80 sign-up fee), the 10K $55 (+ $5.30), the 5K $45 (+ $4.60) and the Fun Run $15 (+ $2.90). After 11:59 p.m. CST on November 15, those jump to $115, $65, $55 and $20.
Running more than one? A bundle option takes 20% off per event. A training plan is also sold on its own, no race entry required. Both show up in the registration options.
Source: Experience Fayetteville Half Marathon
Four Hours, One Chip and a Word on Headphones
Half marathoners get four hours to finish, which is a 20-minute pace. Past that, plan to be self-supported. The half, 10K and 5K each use a race number with a disposable timing chip, and you need it to participate. The Fun Run is untimed, but you still get a race number and a finisher medal.
Source: Experience Fayetteville Half Marathon
Organizers ask every runner to be in good health and ready for their distance. Headphones are welcome, with caution urged on the course and extreme caution in the 10K.
See you there, NWA.