Start date: 07/01/2023
Activities: Running race, Wheelchairing, Virtual race, Half Marathon, 2K, 6.55 Miles
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! Please reach out to contact@mysparkfoundation.org with any questions.
Looking to train for your first half or best your half marathon time?! Then sign up for our 15 week training program! Registration includes personalized run coaching, training tank, in-person meetings, and race registration!
*** Please note: In order to guarantee a race t-shirt (a long-sleeved tech tee), you must register and select a size no later than September 8, 2023. If you register on or after September 8, 2023, we can no longer guarantee a race t-shirt. We will have some extra shirts available on race day, but please register before September 8, 2023, to ensure your shirt in your desired size.
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Half Marathon
USATF Certified 13.1 Mile CourseActivity Starts: 10/14/2023 08:00 - Activity Ends: 10/14/2023 12:00Registration opens : 12/30/2022 01:00Activity type: Running raceRequires Date of BirthRequires phone numberGiveaway(s): Long-sleeve Race Tech Tee (Gender Neutral Sizing)Registration Periods:-
Registration opens : 12/30/2022 01:00Registration closes : 7/2/2023 00:59Race fee : $75.00Processing fee : $5.50
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Registration opens : 7/2/2023 01:00Registration closes : 10/1/2023 00:59Race fee : $85.00Processing fee : $6.10
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Registration opens : 10/1/2023 01:00Registration closes : 10/14/2023 09:00Race fee : $95.00Processing fee : $6.70
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Half Marathon Firefighter Challenge- For Firefighters Running in Full Gear!
Are you a firefighter ready to take the ultimate running challenge?! By selecting this option you are committing to running the 13.1 mile Hero Half Marathon in full bunker gear! Eligible participants must be active duty firefighters (volunteers accepted too) Must run in full bunker gear provided by participant: helmet, coat, pants, and air pack (liners optional) Wildland gear acceptable Running shoes encouraged!Activity Starts: 10/14/2023 08:00 - Activity Ends: 10/14/2023 12:00Registration opens : 1/1/2023 01:00Activity type: Running raceRequires Date of BirthRequires phone numberGiveaway(s): Long-sleeve Race Tech Tee (Gender Neutral Sizing) -
15 Week Half Marathon Training Program
Train for your hero! Training programs designed for beginner and experienced runners alike. Your 15-week training program fee includes a 15-week calendar, in person group runs, a training tank, nutrition, hydration, and injury prevention talks, and entry into the half marathon.Activity Starts: 7/1/2023 07:00 - Activity Ends: 10/14/2023 12:00Registration opens : 1/1/2023 01:00Activity type: Running raceRequires Date of BirthRequires phone numberGiveaway(s): Training Tank -
SuperHero 2k
We've partnered with the Arkansas chapter of Achilles International to bring a 2k for all ages, abilities, and paces! As a part of our programing we are happy to offer this race as a "pay your age" for all kids 15 and under! The 2k will begin just after all participants in the half marathon have started their race. The route for the 2k will be the first 2 kilometers of the half marathon course; 1 lap around the Northwest Arkansas Mall parking lot.Activity Starts: 10/14/2023 08:00 - Activity Ends: 10/14/2023 09:00Registration opens : 1/1/2023 01:00Activity type: Running raceRequires Date of BirthRequires phone numberGiveaway(s): Spark T-Shirt -
Quarter Marathon
Instead of a relay, run half of the half with your buddy! https://www.strava.com/routes/2982722423683397536Activity Starts: 10/14/2023 08:00 - Activity Ends: 10/14/2023 10:00Registration opens : 1/1/2023 01:00Activity type: Running raceRequires Date of BirthRequires phone numberGiveaway(s): Long-sleeve Race Tech Tee (Gender Neutral Sizing)Registration Periods:-
Registration opens : 1/1/2023 01:00Registration closes : 7/2/2023 00:59Race fee : $40.00Processing fee : $3.40
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Registration opens : 7/2/2023 01:00Registration closes : 10/1/2023 00:59Race fee : $45.00Processing fee : $3.70
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Registration opens : 10/1/2023 01:00Registration closes : 10/14/2023 09:00Race fee : $55.00Processing fee : $4.30
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Hero Half Marathon-Hand Cyclist Division
Activity Starts: 10/14/2023 08:00 - Activity Ends: 10/14/2023 12:00Registration opens : 1/3/2023 17:59Activity type: WheelchairingRequires Date of BirthRequires phone numberGiveaway(s): Long-sleeve Race Tech Tee (Gender Neutral Sizing) -
Virtual Half Marathon
Can't make the race on race day? Sign up for the virtual option and we will mail your packet, shirt, and giveways to your door!Activity Starts: 10/14/2023 08:00 - Activity Ends: 10/14/2023 12:00Registration opens : 1/1/2023 01:00Activity type: Virtual raceRequires Date of BirthRequires phone numberGiveaway(s): Long-sleeve Race Tech Tee (Gender Neutral Sizing)Registration Periods:-
Registration opens : 1/1/2023 01:00Registration closes : 7/2/2023 00:59Race fee : $85.00Processing fee : $6.10
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Registration opens : 7/2/2023 01:00Registration closes : 10/1/2023 00:59Race fee : $95.00Processing fee : $6.70
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Registration opens : 10/1/2023 01:00Registration closes : 10/14/2023 00:59Race fee : $100.00Processing fee : $7.00
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Virtual Quarter Marathon
Can't make the race on race day? Sign up for the virtual option and we will mail your packet, shirt, and giveways to your door!Activity Starts: 10/14/2023 08:00 - Activity Ends: 10/14/2023 12:00Registration opens : 1/1/2023 01:00Activity type: Virtual raceRequires Date of BirthRequires phone numberGiveaway(s): Long-sleeve Race Tech Tee (Gender Neutral Sizing)Registration Periods:-
Registration opens : 1/1/2023 01:00Registration closes : 7/2/2023 00:59Race fee : $50.00Processing fee : $4.00
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Registration opens : 7/2/2023 01:00Registration closes : 10/1/2023 00:59Race fee : $55.00Processing fee : $4.30
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Registration opens : 10/1/2023 01:00Registration closes : 10/14/2023 00:59Race fee : $65.00Processing fee : $4.90
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