Hope for the Holiday Half Marathon and 5k in Memory of Garrett Yeager 2026
- Date
- Saturday, December 5, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Batesville, Arkansas
- Entry fee
- From $30 · goes up to $35 on Nov 30, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a hoodie or sweatshirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5k Run/Walk | 5K | Dec 5, 20268:00 AM | $30$35 after Nov 30, 2026 | – |
| Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Dec 5, 20268:00 AM | $60 | – |
| Hope for the Holiday Virtual Race 5KVirtual | 5K | Dec 5, 20268:00 AM | $35 | – |
| Hope for the Holiday Virtual Race Half MarathonVirtual | Half Marathon | Dec 5, 20268:00 AM | $60 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $35 on Nov 30, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 5k Run/Walk: $30 until Nov 30, then $35 until Dec 5.
- Half Marathon: $60 until Nov 29, then $60 until Dec 5.
Online registration closes Dec 5, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $60, entry is about the same as a typical half marathon in Arkansas ($65).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a half marathon in Arkansas runs 2:13:53, about 10:13 a mile, based on 31 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:21:38 and men in 2:02:57.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:01 AM, and the 5k Run/Walk starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 470 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
600 Eagle Mountain Blvd, Batesville, AR 72501
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
2025 results
All results (5 years)5k Run/Walk
Half Marathon
Aggregated from official results for Hope for the Holiday Half Marathon and 5k in Memory of Garrett Yeager. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Hope for the Holiday Half Marathon and 5k in Memory of Garrett Yeager?
At the 2025 5k Run/Walk, the fastest tenth finished in 25:59 or better, the top quarter in 29:18, and half the field in 34:37; the last tenth came in after 45:47.
At the 2025 Half Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:41:36 or better, the top quarter in 1:59:59, and half the field in 2:10:14; the last tenth came in after 2:51:07.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 29:35 | 24:14 |
| 20-29 | 40:13 | 26:14 |
| 30-39 | 28:17 | n/a |
| 40-49 | 30:35 | 30:26 |
| 50-59 | 32:04 | n/a |
| 60-69 | 37:53 | n/a |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Finishers by year
Up 17 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
Hope for the Holiday Half Marathon and 5k in Memory of Garrett Yeager 5K year by year
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 73 to 89 finishers, and the median time dropped from 35:40 to 34:37.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 89 (+7%) | 34:37 | under 25:59 | 16:58 |
| 2024 | 83 (-9%) | 34:56 | under 24:58 | 21:33 |
| 2023 | 91 (-17%) | 36:36 | under 25:22 | 17:34 |
| 2022 | 109 (+49%) | 38:57 | under 27:47 | 17:31 |
| 2021 | 73 | 35:40 | under 26:04 | 17:27 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
About average for Arkansas 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 29:18, against 29:23 in a typical Arkansas 5K, so times here are about average.
- Half Marathon: About average for Arkansas half marathons. The fastest quarter of the 2024 half marathon field finished under 2:00:13, against 2:00:42 in a typical Arkansas half marathon, so times here are about average.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around December 5 the day usually runs from 36°F at dawn to 54°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 13% of days. Cold snaps dip to 27°F and hot years reach 66°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 600 Eagle Mountain Blvd, Batesville, AR 72501Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 470 feet
- Included with entry
- Hoodie
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, Half Marathon
- Editions
- 2026 (Dec 5, 2026), 2025 (Dec 6, 2025), 2024 (Dec 7, 2024), 2023 (Dec 2, 2023), 2022 (Nov 19, 2022), 2021 (Dec 4, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is Hope for the Holiday Half Marathon and 5k in Memory of Garrett Yeager?
- Saturday, December 5, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $30 before processing fees, and rises to $35 on Nov 30, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Dec 5, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Arkansas?
- At $60, entry is about the same as a typical half marathon in Arkansas ($65).
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a hoodie or sweatshirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, Half Marathon.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 89 runners finished the 5k Run/Walk; the median finish was 34:37 and the winner ran 16:58.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 29:18, against 29:23 in a typical Arkansas 5K, so times here are about average.
- Where does it start?
- 600 Eagle Mountain Blvd, Batesville, AR 72501.
- Is there a course map?
- Yes, the organizers publish the route on Strava; the link is under Start location and course.
From the organizers
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.