City of Colleges Half Marathon
Sat, Oct 24, 2026, 3:00 AM CDT
- Location
- 2490 Bruce St, Conway, AR 72034
- Type
- Run
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
Race feel
Experience a festive fall run through Conway's city and countryside, cheered on by UCA students, culminating in a fun celebration.
- Fun
- Scenic
- Festive
Fun
Scenic
FestiveGreat for
- Kids & Youth
Kids & YouthJoin the City of Colleges Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, and Fun Run for a vibrant fall day in Conway, Arkansas. This running festival offers a scenic journey through the city streets and into the peaceful countryside, highlighting the beautiful UCA campus. Runners can expect enthusiastic cheering from students along the course. Conclude your race with a lively post-event celebration, perfect for sharing with friends and family, making for a memorable experience.
What to expect
- Run distances including a half marathon, 10K, 5K, or a Fun Run.
- Enjoy a course that winds through city streets, open countryside, and the UCA campus.
- Celebrate your finish with unique medals and a lively post-event gathering.
Standout details
- Unique finisher medals
- Fun post-event celebration
- Cheering students on UCA campus
- Scenic city and countryside route
Perks & features
- Medal
MedalFrom the public listing; confirm on the official site.
Distances & registration
7 optionsUse the official signup link above for all distances.
Half Marathon
1 option · closes Oct 24, 2026, 2:30 AM CDT
5mo 24d 18h 16m leftGeneral entry
Closes Oct 24, 2026, 2:30 AM CDT · From $81.70
Other options
3 options · closes Oct 24, 2026, 3:00 AM CDT
5mo 24d 18h 46m leftVirtual 10K
Closes Oct 24, 2026, 3:00 AM CDT · From $49.60
Virtual 5K
Closes Oct 24, 2026, 3:00 AM CDT · From $44.25
Virtual Half Marathon
Closes Oct 24, 2026, 3:00 AM CDT · From $60.30
10K
1 option · closes Oct 24, 2026, 2:30 AM CDT
5mo 24d 18h 16m leftGeneral entry
Closes Oct 24, 2026, 2:30 AM CDT · From $38.90
5K
1 option · closes Oct 24, 2026, 2:30 AM CDT
5mo 24d 18h 16m leftGeneral entry
Closes Oct 24, 2026, 2:30 AM CDT · From $28.60
1K
1 option · closes Oct 24, 2026, 3:15 AM CDT
5mo 24d 19h 1m leftFun Run
Closes Oct 24, 2026, 3:15 AM CDT · From $11.70
Summaries use public event text. Confirm schedule, fees, and rules on the official page before you sign up.
Past race snapshot
What the field usually feels like
A plain-English read from past public results. It is helpful context, not a prediction.
Crowd
Small field
114 Half Marathon finishers in 2021. A quieter race where the pack may spread out more quickly.
Typical finish
2:13:18
Think middle-of-the-pack, using chip time when available.
Competitive feel
Lively front
The faster end moves well, but the race still has room for everyday runners. Front-group read: 1:34:46.
People mix
Balanced mix
About 48% women and 52% men among finishers who listed gender.
Quick read
For the Half Marathon in 2021, this looks like a small field: 114 finishers are represented here. A middle-of-the-pack finish was around 2:13:18. The quicker front of the field averaged about 1:34:46. Use it as a feel check, not a promise about race day.
Where runners came from
Aggregated city counts only. Small groups stay hidden in public views.
Conway, AR
Close-to-home draw
Russellville, AR
Travel draw
Searcy, AR
Travel draw
Cabot, AR
Travel draw
Greenbrier, AR
Travel draw
Award clues
Historic placement clues only. Race-day awards can use different rules.
Female 25 - 29
Top 3 (from posted divisions)
Female 30 - 34
Top 3 (from posted divisions)
Female 35 - 39
Top 3 (from posted divisions)
Female 40 - 44
Top 3 (from posted divisions)
Female 45 - 49
Top 3 (from posted divisions)
Show the year-by-year numbers
| Distance | Year | Finishers | Typical | Average | Front 10% | Fastest M / W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Half Marathon | 2021 | 114 | 2:13:18 | 2:17:36 | 1:34:46 | 1:14:24 / 1:30:46 |
Last summary update: May 2, 2026
From the organizer
Half marathon, 10K, 5K and Fun Run running festival. The half marathon distance will take runners through the city and into the countryside on the streets of Conway, Arkansas. Runners will experience the beauty of the UCA campus with tons of cheering students along the routes. Come enjoy a beautiful fall day with the start/finish line located on the UCA campus. Unique finisher medals and a fun post-event celebration for you and your friends and family.