Hometown Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Fayetteville
Fayetteville's Hometown Half Marathon offers a family-friendly local run with custom medals and designer shirts.
Race Date
May 31, 2026
Location
Rogers, AR
Quick facts
- Date
- Sunday, May 31, 2026
- Location
- Rogers, Arkansas
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + Kid's Dash, 1 Miles, 3.1 Miles, 6.2 Miles, Volunteer Then Run, Virtual Run
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 2,818
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Hometown Half Marathon & 5k/10k in Fayetteville presents a community-focused running event designed for all ages. This local-themed race, first run in 2023 and now in its second edition, typically sees around 1400 finishers, drawing participants from approximately five states.
Runners can expect a flat, fast course ideal for setting personal bests, with pacers available for the half marathon. The event emphasizes family fun, offering multiple distances including a 5k, 10k, and a 1-mile run, alongside a Kid's Dash. Participants receive chip-timing with live results, custom bibs, designer shirts, and custom finisher medals, with youth-based pricing available for shorter distances.
The finish line promises delicious treats and a festive atmosphere, with a virtual race option also available for those unable to attend in person. Registration by a specific deadline guarantees a designer shirt, ensuring participants take home quality swag.
Race-provided description
Join us for the annual Hometown Half Marathon & 5k/10k! A run local-themed event that is perfect for the whole family. The fun includes -
Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal
Chip-timing with live results and awards
Pacers for the half marathon
Free photos
Delicious Treats waiting at the finish line
Plenty of fun!
Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one! Can't make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag! *Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $17!
Half Marathon Registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
10k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
5k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
The kid's dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specifically crafted medal for our kids' dash event! (If your child wants to run the kid's dash, and doesn't want the SWAG, they are welcome to run with us on race day for free!)
*Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!
Logistics
Race Day
Sunday, May 31, 2026
Start Time
7:00 AM
Giveaway
T-Shirt
Start Location
Rogers Activity Center, Rogers, AR, 72756
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Course Map
Quality Score
2 years running
~1,409 finishers a year
shrinking
6% returning runners
3 timing sources · 6 photos
runners from 5 states
winner 1:26:29
typical high 78°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
61°
Afternoon (High)
78°
Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively
0.1"
Precipitation
9 mph
Wind
75%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 2,818 finishers actually crossed the line across 2 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
2,818
Median time
2:17:13
Latest turnout
34
States
8
Turnout by year
2024–2025
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Hometown Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Fayetteville?
The Hometown Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Fayetteville is held on Sunday, May 31, 2026, starting at 7:00 AM.
Where does the Hometown Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Fayetteville take place?
It takes place in Rogers, Arkansas.
What distances does the Hometown Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Fayetteville offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus Kid's Dash, 1 Miles, 3.1 Miles, 6.2 Miles, Volunteer Then Run, Virtual Run.
Is the Hometown Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Fayetteville course flat and good for a PR?
The Hometown Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Fayetteville is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
How many people run the Hometown Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Fayetteville?
HalfRuns has finish records for 2,818 runners who have completed the Hometown Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Fayetteville.
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