Fair on the Square Half Marathon & 5K
- Date
- September 12, 2026
- Location
- 145 S Indiana St, Danville, IN
- Distance
- Half Marathon · 5K Run/Walk · Half Marathon Pacer (Unavailable to the public)
From the Organizer
The Fair on the Square Half Marathon & 5K Presented by Hendricks Regional Health is located on the beautiful Courthouse Square in Danville. Our event kicks off the annual Fair on the Square Fall Festival allowing runners to enjoy the festivities and festival offering from traditional small-town vendors. Crafts, foods, apparel and one-of-a-kind offerings will make you smile. The Courthouse Square is so unique that Hollywood filmed the Fall Festival for the movie Mayberry the week prior to our event in 2019. Join us; it is worth the trip.
Some of the great features of Fair on the Square Event:
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One of the most country-scenic Half Marathon courses you can run in the Indianapolis metro area
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Fair Festival At the Finish Line!
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Water stations every 2 miles
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Chip timing system (Half Marathon & 5K)
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Music at the start/finish
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Age group Winner Awards/Prizes and Overall Awards (Half Marathon & 5K = Custom Trophies & Pint Glasses)
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Fair on the Square Medals for all finishers Different medals for the Half Marathon & 5K!
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*New Fair on the Square Ultra Soft Tech Shirts
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Free finisher photos
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Free Beer (21+)
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Free Frozen Sweet Treat Plus other Tasty Treats!
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Free Parking
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Portalets at every odd mile
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Half Marathon Starts at 8:00am
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5K Starts at 8:15am
Packet Pick-Up and Event Schedule
Friday (Sept. 11)- Early Packet Pickup:
- 4:00 - 6:00 PM at near 145 S Indiana St Just past the Library
Danville, IN 46122 - NOTE: This is the same location as the Start/Finish Line Area
- Picking up for others – Yes, we allow packet pickup for others.
Saturday - Race Day! (Sept. 12)
6:30 - 8:00 AM Packet Pickup and Race Day Registration (NOTE: Race day pickup is located by the start/finish locations just past the Library 145 S Indiana St
8:00 AM = Half Marathon Start
8:15 AM = 5K
9:30 AM = 5K Awards – located at the Photo Backdrop next to the Hendricks Regional Health Tent
10:30 AM = Half Marathon Awards - same location as above
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
78°
Typical Low
56°
Chance of Rain
22%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Jamestown 2 E, 12 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Danville, IN
Population
11,049
as of 2023
Elevation
918 ft
Nearest Airport
IND
Indianapolis International Airport · 13 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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Days to train
- Race
- Fair on the Square Half Marathon & 5K
- Date
- September 12, 2026
- Location
- 145 S Indiana St, Danville, IN
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Fair on the Square Half Marathon & 5K?
- Fair on the Square Half Marathon & 5K is a running race held in Danville, Indiana on September 12, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Fair on the Square Half Marathon & 5K?
- Saturday, September 12, 2026 in Danville, Indiana at 145 S Indiana St, Danville, IN. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Fair on the Square Half Marathon & 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Fair on the Square Half Marathon & 5K
Sep 12, 2026