Runners will face temperatures starting at 39°F and rising to 61°F. With light winds from the SE at 6 mph, conditions will remain favorable throughout. Humidity will average 62%, prompting runners to stay hydrated as they adjust their pace gradually in the warming temperatures.

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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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Saturday, October 17

7:30 AMHalf Marathon (13.1 mi)

7:35 AMQuarter Marathon (6.5 mi)

7:40 AM5K (3.1 mi)

FAQ

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 64°F and a low of 39°F with a 0% chance of rain.

Historical Weather

Based on 10 years of data

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48°F

L:46° H:50°

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10%

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Dew44°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

Year	Low / High	Rain	Dew Point
2026 Hero Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2026	39°/46°	-	37°
2024 Hero Half Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2024	54°/62°	-	49°
2023 Hero Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2023	48°/50°	-	40°
2022 Hero Half Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day with early morning rain. 2022	54°/62°	-	54°
2021 Hero Half Marathon Clearing in the afternoon. 2021	37°/41°	-	38°
2020 Hero Half Marathon Cloudy skies throughout the day. 2020	45°/46°	-	44°
2019 Hero Half Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2019	34°/41°	-	35°
2018 Hero Half Marathon Cloudy skies throughout the day with late afternoon rain. 2018	53°/54°	-	52°
2017 Hero Half Marathon Clearing in the afternoon with rain clearing later. 2017	51°/53°	Light	50°
2016 Hero Half Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2016	42°/48°	-	43°