City of Colleges Half Marathon
City of Colleges Half Marathon is a running race on October 24, 2026 in Conway, AR, with entry fees from $10 to $95.
- Date
- October 24, 2026 (93 days to go)
- Location
- 2490 Bruce St, Conway, AR
- Price
- $10–$95
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
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.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
71°
Typical Low
45°
Chance of Rain
24%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Conway, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Conway, AR
Population
66,288
as of 2023
City Elevation
299 ft
Nearest Airport
LIT
Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field · 27 mi
Major Hub
MEM
Memphis International Airport · 137 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at City of Colleges Half Marathon, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
93
Days to train
- Race
- City of Colleges Half Marathon
- Date
- October 24, 2026
- Location
- 2490 Bruce St, Conway, AR
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From Endurance Grid
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Coming Up
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Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Conway than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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City of Colleges Half Marathon
Oct 24, 2026