Half Marathon races near Springdale

The Hero Half Marathon is a Fayetteville race-day fundraiser featuring a 13.1-mile half marathon, a 2-person relay, a quarter marathon, a 5K, and a Spark One Mile. The Spark Foundation and Fayetteville Firefighters' IAFF Local 2866 organize the event. A 15-week training program for the half marathon is also available. The race supports local organizations and community fitness initiatives, aligning with The Spark Foundation's mission to support schools, health, and active living. A notable tradition is the Firefighter Challenge, where participants run the half marathon in full bunker gear. Age-group awards are given to the top three male and female finishers in each division. The event is held in conjunction with The Spark Foundation's Cow Paddy Run and Turkey Trot-n-Trek 1K and 5K.

The Salute to Veterans 5K/10K/Half Marathon is a trail race series in Rogers, Arkansas, offering 5K, 10K, and half marathon distances. Runners begin at the Blossom Way Trailhead. This event focuses on honoring veterans, going beyond a typical race format. Veterans may register without charge by presenting a valid government-issued veteran ID. All participants will receive custom finisher awards. Additionally, the race provides shirts, overall awards, and age-group awards for competitive runners.

Turkey Trails - Fayetteville is a Thanksgiving-themed running event in Fayetteville, Arkansas, with choices from a short kids' dash up to a half marathon. The main menu covers 5K, 10K, and half marathon races, plus an untimed 1 Mile option and a Kid's Dash for children ages 10 and under. Races start at 8 a.m., and runners who cannot be there in person can choose a virtual option and still earn the event swag. The setup leans family-friendly rather than hardcore-only: kids get their own dash, children 12 and under have reduced pricing for the 5K and 10K, and kids can even run the dash for free if they skip the swag. Timed events use chip timing with live results and awards, while the 1 Mile and Kid's Dash stay untimed. Finishers receive items such as custom bibs, designer shirts, and medals, with free race photos and treats waiting after the finish.

Every distance at the Passion Play Trail Run sends runners through The Great Passion Play grounds in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. The Great Passion Play and I:40 Race Services organize this annual morning event on the Great Passion Play Trails, part of Northwest Arkansas’s Oz Trail System. Runners can choose a Fun Run, 5K trail race, 5-mile trail race, or half marathon, offering a range from a short road loop to a longer trail effort. The route’s most unusual feature is the setting: runners pass the Christ of the Ozarks statue and move through parts of The Holy Land Tour instead of using a standard park or road course. The Fun Run goes to the statue and loops around the grounds. The 5K was changed after runner feedback indicated the old version was too difficult; it now stays higher on the hill near the amphitheater and statue, while still crossing the Passion Play stage and passing the tabernacle. The 5-mile race begins with the same run toward the statue, then uses trails named Genesis, Holy Roller, Passover, and Revelation on an out-and-back loop.