Heart & Sole Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K in Jonesboro, Arkansas starts at 7:00 AM on September 26, 2026, so plan your travel and warm-up accordingly. The race takes place at 4800 E Johnson Ave and offers three distance options: a half marathon, 10K, or 5K. Entry fees range from $35 to $100 depending on the distance you choose. This event accommodates runners across different experience levels, whether you're training for a longer goal race with the half marathon or prefer the shorter 5K or 10K formats. Book accommodations nearby in Jonesboro to minimize morning travel time before the early start.
From the Race Organizer
On Saturday, September 26th this year’s race will be starting and ending our race again at the NEA Baptist Hospital. Changes will be coming. Follow our Heart and Sole Half Marathon 5K 10k Facebook Page to stay informed of changes being made. Runners will be excited! This will be USTAF certified 13.1, 10K and 5K courses with a mix of rolling hills and flat areas. The course will be well marked and have volunteers and activity on the course. Police will be present at highly traveled intersections and leading the 13.1 race. Half-Marathon & 10K participants must sign up as runners. The half marathon will have a 3 1/2 hour time limit, which is a 16 minutes/mile. If you start at 7:00am and are not keeping the pace you will be asked to come off the course. The 5K course has walking and running categories. If you sign up as a Walker, you must walk the entire way. So if you plan to jog or run even a little bit, you need to sign up as a Runner to keep it fair for those that sign up as a Walker. Powerade, water & food will be throughout the course. Participants can have their own water/food with them. IMPORIANT DATES TO KNOW ABOUT REGISTERING: 10K & HALF RUNNERS: LAST DAY TO REGISTER TO RECEIVE YOUR GUARANTEED MEDAL AT THE FINISH LINE IS AUGUST 14th. 5K PARTICIPANTS DO NOT RECEIVE MEDALS. ALL PARTICIPANTS: LAST DAY TO RECEIVE A T-SHIRT IS SEPTEMBER 11th. RACE DAY SCHEDULE (September 26th 2026): Half-Marathon: 6:15 am Half Marathon out of County/State Packet Pickup 7:00 am Half-Marathon Race Start 10K: 6:45 am10K out of County/State Packet Pickup 7:15 am 10K Race Start 5K: 7:15 am 5Kout of County/State Packet Pickup 8:00 am 5K Race Start All Participants: 8:30 Brunch will begin serving. CASH PRIZES! ( Cash Prizes MUST Be Picked Up Following the Race.) Half Marathon Cash Prizes: Male & Female: 1st Place Overall $250 2nd Place Overall $150 3rd Place Overall $50 10K Cash Prizes: Male & Female 1st Place Overall $100 2nd Place Overall $75 3rd Place Overall $50 PERKS FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS: Great Long-Sleeve Quality Tee’s Great Music Great Breakfast Brunch Great SWAG Bags Massages NormaTec Recovery Therapy Instant SMS results Quick Results TV (stand next to the TV and get a photo with your results). Results Kiosk (get a sticker with your results that you can stick on the back of your bib or race medal) Live scrolling results Booths & More!!! HOTEL AND OTHER INFO: Race information and race updates are posted often on our Facebook page . Please check it often! Race registrations are non-refundable and not transferrable. Request to change race categories will not be done after August 30. Race will take place rain or shine. If you have a question and can’t find it on the Facebook page or in the above information Email at chefjonesboro@gmail.com Our featured Hotel is Courtyard by Marriott which is directly across from NEA Baptist. The Heart & Sole room rate is $99. This will include fruit and granola bars for you to grab before you leave for the race on Saturday morning. Again, Please do not call the hospital and ask questions about the race-they will not know.
Course & Travel Notes
Heading to the Heart & Sole Half Marathon in Jonesboro? You'll want to arrive the night before since the races kick off at 7:00 AM, just seven minutes after sunrise on September 26th—so it's an early one! The good news is that Jonesboro Municipal Airport is only 2.4 miles away, making logistics super easy. Pack layers for typical late-September weather in Arkansas, with highs around 83°F and lows around 60°F, and bring a light rain jacket just in case, since there's about a one-in-five chance of rain that time of year. The venue sits at a modest 308 feet elevation, so you won't have to worry about adjusting to altitude.
⛰️ 308 ft elevation☀️ Typically 83°F / 60°F · 22% chance of rain✈️ Jonesboro Municipal Airport (JBR) — 2.4 mi
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Race Travel Insurance
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You've trained for months and booked a trip to Jonesboro, AR.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
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and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
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When is Heart & Sole Half Marathon/10K/5K 2026 — Jonesboro, AR?
Heart & Sole Half Marathon/10K/5K 2026 — Jonesboro, AR takes place on September 26, 2026. The race is held in Jonesboro, Arkansas.
Where is Heart & Sole Half Marathon/10K/5K 2026 — Jonesboro, AR held?
Heart & Sole Half Marathon/10K/5K 2026 — Jonesboro, AR is held at 4800 E Johnson Ave in Jonesboro, Arkansas.
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