Hope for the Holiday Half Marathon and 5k in Memory of Garrett Yeager
- Date
- December 5, 2026
- Distance
- Half Marathon · 5k Run/Walk · Hope for the Holiday Virtual Race Half Marathon & more
From the Organizer
The race is being held to honor the memory of Garrett Yeager beloved friend, son, brother and father. All proceeds will be donated in his memory to New Hope Refuge. New Hope Refuge is a faith based and Christ centered program for women who are struggling with substance abuse issues.
The race course you get a little bit of everything. Starting out in the beautiful Eagle Mountain neighborhood for the 5k. The half marathon will continue over to the beautiful campus of Lyon College, once at Lyon you will jump on the 3/4 mile trail section of the course, upon exiting the trail you will run the country roads leading back to the main highway to work your way back to Eagle Mountain.
Each participant will receive a finishers medal and race hoodie. Race registration will cut off on November 29th to be guaranteed a hoodie. Packet pickup will be race morning starting at 630 until 7:45.
Cancellation Policy
If the race is cancelled all entries will be deferred to the following year's race. Sorry, no refunds.
Distances & Pricing
Race Location
About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Hope for the Holiday Half Marathon and 5k in Memory of Garrett Yeager?
- Hope for the Holiday Half Marathon and 5k in Memory of Garrett Yeager is a running event held in Batesville, AR. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Hope for the Holiday Half Marathon and 5k in Memory of Garrett Yeager?
- Saturday, December 5, 2026 in Batesville, AR at 600 Eagle Mountain Blvd, Batesville, AR. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Hope for the Holiday Half Marathon and 5k in Memory of Garrett Yeager?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Hope for the Holiday Half Marathon and 5k in Memory of Garrett Yeager
Dec 5, 2026