
Danville, United States of America · Saturday 12 September 2026
The Fair on the Square Half Marathon & 5K Presented by Hendricks Regional Health is located on the beautiful Courthouse Square in Danville. Our event kicks off the annual Fair on the Square Fall Festival allowing runners to enjoy the festivities and festival offering from traditional small-town vendors. Crafts, foods, apparel and one-of-a-kind offerings will make you smile. The Courthouse Square is so unique that Hollywood filmed the Fall Festival for the movie Mayberry the week prior to our event in 2019. Join us; it is worth the trip. Some of the great features of Fair on the Square Event: One of the most country-scenic Half Marathon courses you can run in the Indianapolis metro area Fair Festival At the Finish Line! Water stations every 2 miles Chip timing system (Half Marathon & 5K) Music at the start/finish Age group Winner Awards/Prizes and Overall Awards (Half Marathon & 5K = Custom Trophies & Pint Glasses) Fair on the Square Medals for all finishers Different medals for the Half Marathon & 5K! *New Fair on the Square Ultra Soft Tech Shirts Free finisher photos Free Beer (21 ) Free Frozen Sweet Treat Plus other Tasty Treats! Free Parking Portalets at every odd mile Half Marathon Starts at 8:00am 5K Starts at 8:15am Packet Pick-Up and Event Schedule Friday (Sept. 11)- Early Packet Pickup: 4:00 - 6:00 PM at near 145 S Indiana St Just past the Library Danville, IN 46122 NOTE: This is the same location as the Start/Finish Line Area Picking up for others – Yes, we allow packet pickup for others. Saturday - Race Day! (Sept. 12) 6:30 - 8:00 AM Packet Pickup and Race Day Registration (NOTE: Race day pickup is located by the start/finish locations just past the Library 145 S Indiana St 8:00 AM = Half Marathon Start 8:15 AM = 5K 9:30 AM = 5K Awards – located at the Photo Backdrop next to the Hendricks Regional Health Tent 10:30 AM = Half Marathon Awards - same location as above
Adjusted Time
1:40:47
Time difference: -4.2 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Fair on the Square Half Marathon & 5K is a half marathon held in Danville, United States of America, scheduled for Saturday 12 September 2026. The course is run on road surface with 0m of total elevation gain, reaching a maximum altitude of 0m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Fair on the Square Half Marathon & 5K website.
This is a very flat course with only 0m of total elevation gain across the full distance. The course ranges from 0m to 0m above sea level — a 0m elevation range that makes it one of the flatter races available. Runners targeting a personal best will appreciate the minimal climbing.
Fair on the Square Half Marathon & 5K is run on road surfaces, which provide the fastest and most predictable conditions for marathon running. Road courses allow for consistent pacing and are typically the best choice for runners targeting a personal best time.
Our difficulty rating for Fair on the Square Half Marathon & 5K is calculated using a model that combines elevation gain, temperature impact, and surface type. Use the difficulty calculator above to enter your target finish time and see exactly how many minutes this course would add or subtract compared to a perfectly flat, cool, road-based half marathon. Faster runners and slower runners are affected differently by the same course conditions, so the difficulty is personalised to your pace.
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