About the Experience Fayetteville Half Marathon
The course starts at The Gardens on campus and winds through some of the more distinctive parts of Fayetteville. It is not a certified course, so treat any personal records loosely. Strollers are welcome as long as they line up toward the back. Several distance options mean you will see a range of paces on the road.
Packet pickup runs the evening before at the Town Center downtown, with a shorter morning window at the start. Parking is spread across several lots near Walker Park, and the closer ones fill up, so arriving early helps. Awards are announced over a PA system once results clear a brief protest window after each distance wraps up.
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Distances & Start Times
13.1 Miles12/5/2026 07:00$105
6.2 Miles12/5/2026 07:15$55
3.1 Miles12/5/2026 07:20$45
1.7 Miles12/5/2026 07:25$15
13.1 Miles12/5/2026 07:00$65
6.2 Miles12/5/2026 07:00$55
3.1 Miles12/5/2026 07:00$45
Training Plan Only--This does not include entry into the event.12/5/2026 07:00$45
Going for a Time?
Set a goal and get a pace band: every mile split on a card sized for your phone lock screen, so race morning needs no math.
Not sure what to aim for? The half marathon pace chart lists the pace for every finish time.
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