Fair on the Square Half Marathon & 5K
Fair on the Square Half Marathon & 5K is a running race on September 12, 2026 in Danville, IN, with entry fees from $35.99 to $69.99.
- Date
- September 12, 2026 (52 days to go)
- Location
- 145 S Indiana St, Danville, IN
- Price
- $35.99–$69.99
- Sport
- Running
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
City 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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52
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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Make it a Racecation
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Fair on the Square Half Marathon & 5K
Sep 12, 2026