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 on December 5, 2026 in Batesville, AR, with entry fees from $30 to $60.
- Date
- December 5, 2026 (135 days to go)
- Price
- $30–$60
- Sport
- Running
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
City Elevation
414 ft
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.
135
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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Hope for the Holiday Half Marathon and 5k in Memory of Garrett Yeager
Dec 5, 2026