
Heart & Sole Half Marathon/10K/5K
Heart & Sole Half Marathon offers a certified, rolling course with warm community support.
Race Date
Sep 26, 2026
Location
Jonesboro, AR
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, September 26, 2026
- Location
- Jonesboro, Arkansas
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi)
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
On a late September morning, runners gather at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro for the Heart & Sole Half Marathon. The race, now in its 16th edition, draws about 90 participants each year from around 7 states. About a fifth of the field are repeat runners, a testament to the race’s loyal community feel.
The USATF-certified course rolls through mostly paved roads, offering a mix of gentle hills and flat stretches. Volunteers and police keep the route well marked and safe, with Powerade and water stations spaced along the way. The 3.5-hour time limit is strictly enforced, so runners know to come prepared.
Finishers earn a medal (if registered by the deadline) and enjoy post-race food. The small, supportive atmosphere and straightforward organization make this a reliable stop for those chasing a certified half in the Arkansas Delta.
Race-provided description
On Saturday, September 26th this year’s race will be starting and ending our race again at the NEA Baptist Hospital. Changes will be coming. Follow our Heart and Sole Half Marathon 5K 10k Facebook Page to stay informed of changes being made. Runners will be excited! This will be USTAF certified 13.1, 10K and 5K courses with a mix of rolling hills and flat areas. The course will be well marked and have volunteers and activity on the course. Police will be present at highly traveled intersections and leading the 13.1 race. Half-Marathon & 10K participants must sign up as runners. The half marathon will have a 3 1/2 hour time limit, which is a 16 minutes/mile. If you start at 7:00am and are not keeping the pace you will be asked to come off the course. The 5K course has walking and running categories. If you sign up as a Walker, you must walk the entire way. So if you plan to jog or run even a little bit, you need to sign up as a Runner to keep it fair for those that sign up as a Walker. Powerade, water & food will be throughout the course. Participants can have their own water/food with them. IMPORIANT DATES TO KNOW ABOUT REGISTERING: 10K & HALF RUNNERS: LAST DAY TO REGISTER TO RECEIVE YOUR GUARANTEED MEDAL AT THE FINISH LINE IS AUGUST 14th. 5K PARTICIPANTS DO NOT RECEIVE MEDALS.
ALL PARTICIPANTS: LAST DAY TO RECEIVE A T-SHIRT IS SEPTEMBER 11th.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE (September 26th 2026): Half-Marathon: 6:15 am Half Marathon out of County/State Packet Pickup7:00 am Half-Marathon Race Start
10K: 6:45 am10K out of County/State Packet Pickup7:15 am 10K Race Start
5K: 7:15 am 5Kout of County/State Packet Pickup8:00 am 5K Race Start
All Participants: 8:30 Brunch will begin serving.
CASH PRIZES! (Cash Prizes MUST Be Picked Up Following the Race.) Half Marathon Cash Prizes: Male & Female: 1st Place Overall $2502nd Place Overall $1503rd Place Overall $50
10K Cash Prizes: Male & Female 1st Place Overall $1002nd Place Overall $753rd Place Overall $50
PERKS FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS: Great Long-Sleeve Quality Tee’sGreat MusicGreat Breakfast BrunchGreat SWAG BagsMassagesNormaTec Recovery TherapyInstant SMS resultsQuick Results TV (stand next to the TV and get a photo with your results).Results Kiosk (get a sticker with your results that you can stick on the back of your bib or race medal)Live scrolling resultsBooths & More!!!
HOTEL AND OTHER INFO: Race information and race updates are posted often on our Facebook page. Please check it often!Race registrations are non-refundable and not transferrable.Request to change race categories will not be done after August 30.Race will take place rain or shine.If you have a question and can’t find it on the Facebook page or in the above information Email at chefjonesboro@gmail.com
Our featured Hotel is Courtyard by Marriott which is directly across from NEA Baptist. The Heart & Sole room rate is $99. This will include fruit and granola bars for you to grab before you leave for the race on Saturday morning. Again, Please do not call the hospital and ask questions about the race-they will not know.
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, September 26, 2026
Start Time
7:00 AM
Giveaway
Giveaway
Start Location
4800 E Johnson Ave, Jonesboro, AR, 72405
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Rolling Hills
Quality Score
Standout7516 years running
~82 finishers a year
growing or steady
20% returning runners
USATF certified · 4 timing sources
runners from 7 states
winner 1:10:22
typical high 82°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
62°
Afternoon (High)
79°
Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively
0.2"
Precipitation
10 mph
Wind
67%
Humidity
Frequently asked
When is the Heart & Sole Half Marathon/10K/5K?
The Heart & Sole Half Marathon/10K/5K is held on Saturday, September 26, 2026, starting at 7:00 AM.
Where does the Heart & Sole Half Marathon/10K/5K take place?
It takes place in Jonesboro, Arkansas.
What distances does the Heart & Sole Half Marathon/10K/5K offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles).
Is the Heart & Sole Half Marathon/10K/5K course flat and good for a PR?
The Heart & Sole Half Marathon/10K/5K is a rolling hills, loop course course.
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