Fair on the Square Half Marathon & 5K
Danville's Fair on the Square Half Marathon offers a charming small-town race alongside a vibrant fall festival.
Race Date
Sep 12, 2026
Location
Danville, IN
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, September 12, 2026
- Location
- Danville, Indiana
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 3.1 Miles, 13.1 Miles
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 1,217
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Fair on the Square Half Marathon in Danville, Indiana, offers a quintessential small-town race experience, now in its 8th year. This event kicks off the annual Fair on the Square Fall Festival, immersing runners in local charm with vendors selling crafts, food, and unique items. The course winds through country-scenic roads, with an estimated 311 finishers recently enjoying the rural and small-town atmosphere.
Runners can expect a well-organized event, with features like chip timing, music, and aid stations every two miles. The course, primarily on paved country roads, is noted for its scenic rural and agricultural views, reminiscent of a movie set. The finish line opens up to the lively festival, complete with custom trophies, pint glasses, unique medals for all finishers, tech shirts, free beer, and frozen treats, making it a rewarding conclusion to a race that draws participants from around 10 states.
Race-provided description
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 46122NOTE: This is the same location as the Start/Finish Line AreaPicking 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
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, September 12, 2026
Start Time
8:00 AM
Giveaway
T-Shirt
Start Location
145 S Indiana St, Danville, IN, 46122
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Scenery
Rural, Small Town
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Rolling Hills
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Quality Score
Standout678 years running
~311 finishers a year
growing or steady
24% returning runners
6 timing sources
runners from 10 states
winner 1:14:32
typical high 80°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
59°
Afternoon (High)
80°
Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively
0.1"
Precipitation
9 mph
Wind
65%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 1,217 finishers actually crossed the line across 8 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
1,217
Median time
2:07:45
Latest turnout
160
States
26
Turnout by year
2018–2025
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Fair on the Square Half Marathon & 5K?
The Fair on the Square Half Marathon & 5K is held on Saturday, September 12, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
Where does the Fair on the Square Half Marathon & 5K take place?
It takes place in Danville, Indiana.
What distances does the Fair on the Square Half Marathon & 5K offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 3.1 Miles, 13.1 Miles.
Is the Fair on the Square Half Marathon & 5K course flat and good for a PR?
The Fair on the Square Half Marathon & 5K is a rolling hills, loop course course.
How many people run the Fair on the Square Half Marathon & 5K?
HalfRuns has finish records for 1,217 runners who have completed the Fair on the Square Half Marathon & 5K.
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