MIDNIGHT RECON 2026

Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas

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Events and entry fees

Event	Distance	When	Entry fee	Cap
36 Mile Ultra Marathon	Ultra	Oct 3, 2026	See registration	–

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

Race day planning

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:11 AM. The start sits about 1,370 feet above sea level.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

Fayetteville Farmer's Market & Historic Square, Fayetteville, AR 72701

Directions to the start

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.

Typical race-day weather

Around October 3 the day usually runs from 59°F at dawn to 80°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 4% of days. Cold snaps dip to 50°F and hot years reach 87°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: Fayetteville Farmer's Market & Historic Square, Fayetteville, AR 72701Map
Course: Road
Start elevation: About 1,370 feet
Distances: Ultra
Editions: 2026 (Oct 3, 2026)

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Quick answers

When is MIDNIGHT RECON?: Saturday, October 3, 2026.
How much does it cost?: See the registration page for current pricing.
What distances can I run?: Ultra.
Where does it start?: Fayetteville Farmer's Market & Historic Square, Fayetteville, AR 72701.

From the organizers

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.

Signup at https://www.readygoeat.com/event-details/midnight-recon

What's in it for you?

Custom BOA race shirt

Post Race Meal prep

Finisher's Challenge Coin

Bragging rights

Oh, and if you win? $2,000 cash