Half marathon, 10K, 5K and Fun Run running festival. The half marathon distance will take runners through the city and into the countryside on the streets of Conway, Arkansas. Runners will experience the beauty of the UCA campus with tons of cheering students along the routes. Come enjoy a beautiful fall day with the start/finish line located on the UCA campus. Unique finisher medals and a fun post-event celebration for you and your friends and family.
AWARDS: Half Marathon: Top 3 Overall male, female and non binary. The top three males and females are NOT eligible for age-group or Master's awards. Top Masters (40+) and Grand Master (50+) male and female. The top Master male and female are NOT eligible for age-group awards. Top 3 (both male and female) in both the 12-15 and 16-19 age categories Top 3 (both male and female) at five-year increments beginning at age 20 to age 75+ Distribution of awards will occur 15 minutes after
Gladiators… your arena awaits. The 2026 City of Colleges Half Marathon finisher medal is inspired by one of the most legendary arenas in history — the Roman Colosseum. For centuries, champions entered the Colosseum to test their strength, courage, and endurance. On race day in Conway, the arena becomes the streets of the City of Colleges. Run the Half Marathon, 10K, or 5K and finish surrounded by cheering spectators as you conquer the course and claim your medal. And yes… togas are highly encour
13.1 Miles: Ringspun Shirt with entry
6.2 Miles: Ringspun Shirt with entry
3.1 Miles: Ringspun Shirt with entry
Virtual Half Marathon: Ringspun Shirt with entry
Virtual 10K: Ringspun Shirt with entry
Virtual 5K: Ringspun Shirt with entry
| Distance | Price | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13.1 Miles | $75.00 | Feb 19 | Mar 26 |
| $85.00 | Mar 26 | May 28 | |
| $95.00 | May 28 | Aug 13 | |
| $105.00 | Aug 13 | Oct 12 | |
| $115.00 | Oct 12 | Oct 24 | |
| 6.2 Miles | $35.00 | Feb 19 | Mar 26 |
| $45.00 | Mar 26 |
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
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| 2023 | 99 | 1:03:20 | 37:04 |
| 2021 | 53 | 1:09:19 | 45:57 |
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 73 | 36:30 | 14:41 |
| 2021 | 31 | 32:11 | 23:16 |
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Interested in this race?
| May 28 |
| $50.00 | May 28 | Aug 13 |
| $55.00 | Aug 13 | Oct 12 |
| $65.00 | Oct 12 | Oct 24 |
| 3.1 Miles | $25.00 | Feb 19 | Mar 26 |
| $35.00 | Mar 26 | May 28 |
| $40.00 | May 28 | Aug 13 |
| $45.00 | Aug 13 | Oct 12 |
| $55.00 | Oct 12 | Oct 24 |
| 1K | $10.00 | Feb 19 | Aug 27 |
| $15.00 | Aug 27 | Oct 12 |
| $20.00 | Oct 12 | Oct 24 |
| Virtual Half Marathon | $55.00 | Feb 19 | Oct 24 |
| Virtual 10K | $45.00 | Feb 19 | Oct 24 |
| Virtual 5K | $40.00 | Feb 19 | Oct 24 |
Located on the Hendrix College campus at Sturgis Athletic Center. 1600 Harkrider St, Conway, AR 72032 Friday, October 16 from Noon - 7pm Packet Pickup and Onsite Registration Come check out the vendors who will be sampling and selling all types of products and services.
Located on the Hendrix College campus in the Sturgis Athletic Center (1600 Harkrider St, Conway, AR 72032). This will be the site for athlete packet pickup and onsite registration. Open from Noon to 7pm Exhibitor Details: Friday, October 16 Cost: $150 - 10x10 space $250 - 10x20 space $500 - 20x20 space Amenities: 8' table, 2 chairs, wastebasket, power Snacks and drinks Lunch provided No cost to display on race day Set-up: Thursday - 5pm to 8pm Friday - 7am to 11:30am Tear-down Friday, 7pm To
The City of Colleges Expo is designed for sponsors, vendors and non-profits to have direct access to race participants and their families as they pick up their race packets. Open and free to the public. Sign Up Here to become an Expo Participant Location: UCA Campus - Indoor Practice Facility, W J Sowder Dr, Conway, AR 72034. Parking - 2 locations: https://goo.gl/maps/7zFF4eUTT4cadgF79 https://goo.gl/maps/3LkSehLpGMpTb6qF7 Expo Hours: Friday, October 23 from Noon to 6:00p Exhibitor Details: Cost
Location: Bruce St in front of the Buffalo Alumni Center Event Date - October 24, 2026 5:30 - 6:30 am: Packet pickup 6:50 am: Prayer & National Anthem 6:55 am: Pre Stage Half Marathon 7:00 am: Half Marathon start 7:10 am: 10K start 7:15 am: 5K start 7:20 am: Fun Run start 8:00 am: Post race celebration begins 8:30 am 5K Awards begin 9:00 am 10K Awards begin 10:00 am Half Marathon Awards begin 11:30 am: Post race celebration ends
PACKET PICKUP / ONSITE REGISTRATION Friday, October 23, 2026 from Noon - 6 pm Packet Pickup and * Onsite Registration. Location - UCA Campus - Indoor Practice Facility, W J Sowder Dr, Conway, AR 72035. Parking - 2 locations: https://goo.gl/maps/7zFF4eUTT4cadgF79 https://goo.gl/maps/3LkSehLpGMpTb6qF7 Saturday, October 24, 2026 from 5:30 - 6:30 am - PACKET PICKUP ONLY Indoor Practice Facility. Same information as above *Onsite Registration: All onsite registration must be done via cellphone. Pleas
| Median Time |
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| Fastest Time |
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| 2023 | 153 | 2:11:28 | 1:29:47 |
| 2021 | 114 | 2:13:18 | 1:14:24 |