The Fayetteville Firefighters Hero Half Marathon is a scenic, chip-timed, point-to-point race originating at beautiful Lake Fayetteville on Fayetteville’s north side. Racers will be shuttled to the race start before winding their way through the green heart of this charming college town on extensive multi-use trails that make up part …
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The Fayetteville Firefighters Hero Half Marathon is a scenic, chip-timed, point-to-point race originating at beautiful Lake Fayetteville on Fayetteville’s north side. Racers will be shuttled to the race start before winding their way through the green heart of this charming college town on extensive multi-use trails that make up part of the Razorback Regional Greenway, a world-class trail system linking six communities. Racers will experience a safe, fun, well-marked, well-supported race that culminates with formidable Never Quit Hill.
The race finishes at Fire Station One in historic downtown Fayetteville where participants will be greeted with a festival-like atmosphere that includes music, food trucks, a beer garden, local vendors, sponsor booths, and activities for children. The race coincides with Fire Safety Awareness week, and includes a 9/11 Memorial to commemorate the sacrifices made then and now by firefighters, law enforcement, and first responders.
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.
The Spark Foundation is all about encouraging our community to get active and stay active. In keeping with our mission we have eliminated age group awards and instead will award prizes for those who best their Hero Half Marathon finisher time! We want the person who motivates you to be, YOU!
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!
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Great path all throughout
Very enjoyable run. The course is great and very well done. Friendly people all around and the race went very smoothly. Certainly worth running again. The hills weren't too bad, … MORE
Very enjoyable run. The course is great and very well done. Friendly people all around and the race went very smoothly. Certainly worth running again. The hills weren’t too bad, but a nice rolling course.
Good race overall, great finish line
I enjoyed this race quite a bit; it really showcased the beautiful, scenic parts of Fayetteville. There were lots of aid stations with motivating volunteers. The course wasn’t overly hilly. … MORE
I enjoyed this race quite a bit; it really showcased the beautiful, scenic parts of Fayetteville. There were lots of aid stations with motivating volunteers. The course wasn’t overly hilly. The finish line was great though, tons of people there and in a nice downtown area to finish. I would recommend this race.
2 person relay
There could be a few more shuttles to the start line. This race grew a lot this year so hopefully next year there will be more. The race started about … MORE
There could be a few more shuttles to the start line. This race grew a lot this year so hopefully next year there will be more. The race started about 10 minutes late to let the last shuttle arrive.
Course has a come good hills in it so be ready.