MIDNIGHT RECON is an ultra and running race on October 3, 2026 in Fayetteville, AR.
From the Organizer
This is Midnight Recon - The 36 mile ultra marathon covering all of Northwest Arkansas and takes place at midnight. Get your head lamps ready and run vests loaded. The course starts at the Fayetteville Square, goes through Springdale and Rogers, and ends at the Bentonville Square.
What's in it for you?
Weather
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
76°
Typical Low
50°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Fayetteville Drake Fld, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
97,227
as of 2023
City Elevation
1,246 ft
Nearest Airport
XNA
Northwest Arkansas National Airport · 16 mi
Major Hub
TUL
Tulsa International Airport · 95 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
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at MIDNIGHT RECON, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
60
Days to train
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From Endurance Grid
This race spans more than one sport — here’s a guide to each, so you can understand what’s involved and decide if it’s the right fit. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
An ultramarathon is anything beyond the standard marathon — 50K, 50-mile, 100K, 100-mile, and timed events. Crossing the line is less about speed and more about not quitting.
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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MIDNIGHT RECON
Oct 3, 2026