Hero Half Marathon

Fayetteville, AR, USA · October 17, 2026

49°·67° high·Light·Dry

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49°at start

69° high

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Cool start — fast day potential, big temp swing

A cool 49°F at the start line is ideal for fast times — expect to warm up quickly once you're moving. Temps will climb significantly to 69°F by later miles, so expect fading conditions as the race progresses. Light winds shouldn't be a major factor for pacing.

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Race Info

The Hero Half Marathon is an annual half marathon, quarter marathon, and 5K held in Fayetteville, Arkansas, benefiting The Spark Foundation and the Fayetteville Firefighters' IAFF Local 2866. First held in 2014, the race includes a Firefighter Challenge division in which active-duty firefighters run the half marathon course in full bunker gear. The 2026 edition is scheduled for Saturday, October 17.

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When is the 2026 Hero Half Marathon?

The 2026 Hero Half Marathon will be held on Saturday October 17, 2026.

What will the weather be like for the 2026 Hero Half Marathon?

The forecast calls for a high of 71°F and a low of 51°F with a 8% chance of rain.

Historical Weather

Based on 4 years of data

Avg Temp

68°F

L:48° H:68°

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Rain Freq

25%

1 of 4 yrs

Wind9mph

Dew48°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

Year	Low / High	Rain	Dew Point
2025 Hero Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day. 2025	56°/58°	Light	54°
2024 Hero Half Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2024	54°/89°	-	51°
2023 Hero Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2023	48°/57°	-	42°
2019 Hero Half Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2019	34°/67°	-	38°

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