Fair on the Square Half Marathon
Danville's courthouse square sends runners onto farm roads west of Indianapolis and hands finishers a fall festival, under a 3.5 hour course cutoff.
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Quick facts
- 3.5 hour cutoff for the half marathon, no time limit on the shorter race.
- Rural farm road course out of a historic courthouse square.
- Finish line feeds directly into the town fall festival.
- Chip timed with age group awards and free parking downtown.
2026 Fair on the Square Half Marathon registration
Registration for the 2026 Fair on the Square Half Marathon runs through the official registration page at runsignup.com.
About the Fair on the Square Half Marathon
The race exists to open Danville's Fair on the Square fall festival, so the finish drops runners straight into vendors, live music, and food on the Hendricks County courthouse square. It has run every September since 2023 and settled into a field between roughly 110 and 200 half marathon finishers.
Course
Start and finish sit outside the Hendricks County Government Center on the square, and the route heads into the open country around Danville before returning downtown. It is one of the more rural half marathon courses in the Indianapolis metro, with water every 2 miles and portable restrooms at odd miles.
Race-day weather
Mid September in central Indiana can swing from cool and comfortable to warm and humid. An 8 a.m. start means later miles are often the warmest, and the country road sections have limited shade.
Past Fair on the Square Half Marathon dates and results
| Year | Date | Status | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Saturday, September 12, 2026 | Upcoming | — |
Fair on the Square Half Marathon FAQ
When is the Fair on the Square Half Marathon?
The 2026 Fair on the Square Half Marathon is on Saturday, September 12, 2026.
How do I register for the Fair on the Square Half Marathon?
Register for the Fair on the Square Half Marathon through the official registration link: marathonscout.com/go/fair-on-the-square-half-marathon/register. It opens the race registration page at runsignup.com.
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