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.
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
53°
Typical Low
33°
Chance of Rain
29%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Batesville L&D 1, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Batesville, AR
Population
11,385
as of 2023
Nearest Airport
JBR
Jonesboro Municipal Airport · 53 mi
Major Hub
MEM
Memphis International Airport · 103 mi
Time Zone
Central 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?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Hope for the Holiday Half Marathon and 5k in Memory of Garrett Yeager, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
180
Days to train
- Race
- Hope for the Holiday Half Marathon and 5k in Memory of Garrett Yeager
- Date
- December 5, 2026
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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 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 race held in Batesville, Arkansas on December 5, 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 Hope for the Holiday Half Marathon and 5k in Memory of Garrett Yeager?
- Saturday, December 5, 2026 in Batesville, Arkansas at 600 Eagle Mountain Blvd, Batesville, AR. Check the 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 the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Hope for the Holiday Half Marathon and 5k in Memory of Garrett Yeager
Dec 5, 2026