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MIDNIGHT RECON

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

USOct 3, 202636M
City of Fayetteville · Public domain
Race date in 3 days
Oct 3, 2026 Sat
City · Distance
Fayetteville · 36M
Entry fee
Fee TBDVaries by event and entry period
Official website ↗D-day as of Sep 30, 2026
MIDNIGHT RECON race photo
City of Fayetteville · Public domain
About the raceHow to enterCourseRace PrepTravel
Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About MIDNIGHT RECON — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

It is a 36-mile ultra that runs across northwest Arkansas.

It starts at midnight.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

MIDNIGHT RECON runner reviews and race reports

Stories from those who ran it first.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

No runner reports yet. We'll add them here as they come in.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

We haven't found a video for this race yet. We'll add one when we do.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter MIDNIGHT RECON — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

Next edition entry

Entry dates for the next edition haven't been announced yet

We'll fill this in once the official entry rules are out.

Official race websiteEntry route
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

MIDNIGHT RECON course map and elevation

The 36M I'll run

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

Runners start · local timeFrom 00:00
Time limit8h
EventStartTime limit
Ultra00:008h
START

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

Start · Google Maps
FINISH

Bentonville Square

Finish · Google Maps
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There is only one event: the Ultra. The start time is 12:00 PM local time.

Course is a point-to-point race with a different start and finish.

The finish is at Bentonville Square.

Typical race-season temperature: around 14°C (57°F)
Short sleeves or light long sleeves + arm warmers

Participant benefits

Event T-shirt

Finisher T-shirt

Where and when to collect your MIDNIGHT RECON race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

Pick up your bib at the expo

A night race in Fayetteville; packet pickup information is not publicly available.

Stations & transport near the venue

Getting to start

Point-to-point 36-mile night ultra starting at the Fayetteville Square (Northwest Arkansas Farmer's Market & Historic Square, Fayetteville, AR 72701) at midnight.

No public transit;

this is Fayetteville, ARKANSAS.

Foreign runners should plan on rideshare/private car/drop-off to the downtown square;

official site gives no parking/transit details.

This is an unsupported-by-transit overnight point-to-point ultra through Fayetteville, Springdale, and Rogers to Bentonville, AR.

Arrange private transport/drop-off;

do not rely on transit at midnight.

Getting to the finish

Finishes at Bentonville Square, roughly 30+ miles away by road from the start — runners need someone to retrieve them.

No public transit connects the two towns at that hour.

More details

None advertised on the official site.

Source · checked Aug 22, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

The course starts at Fayetteville Square, passes through Springdale and Rogers, and finishes at Bentonville Square.

As it is a midnight-start night ultra, a headlamp and a running vest capable of carrying supplies are recommended.

Times are local to Fayetteville. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Hotels near the MIDNIGHT RECON start line in Fayetteville

Hotels that make race morning easyHotels to rest in right after the finish

7 places

Distances are straight-line from the start.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

Distances are straight-line from the finish.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

The start and finish are 35km apart.

Staybridge Suites Fayetteville/Univ Of Arkansas, An Ihg Hotel

Hotel · 2.7km

8.9/10(189)
View on Booking.com

Comfort Inn & Suites Fayetteville - University Area

Hotel · 4.3km

8.0/10(256)
View on Booking.com

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fayetteville University Of Arkansas Area, An Ihg Hotel

Hotel · 4.1km

8.0/10(196)
View on Booking.com

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Eating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on mapSeeing Fayetteville with the medal onThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.View on map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Distances and ratings for food and sights come from the place provider, and experiences are travel products in Fayetteville.

Total cost and budget for MIDNIGHT RECON

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about MIDNIGHT RECON

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Fayetteville runners' room

Frequently asked questions about MIDNIGHT RECON

FAQ
When does MIDNIGHT RECON take place?

It takes place on Sat, October 3, 2026 in Fayetteville, AR, United States.

How much is the MIDNIGHT RECON entry fee?

From $199, depending on the event and registration period.

What is the time limit for MIDNIGHT RECON?

8h.

What distances does MIDNIGHT RECON offer?

Ultra.

What time does MIDNIGHT RECON start?

The race starts at 00:00.

Where does MIDNIGHT RECON start?

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

Where does MIDNIGHT RECON finish?

Bentonville Square.

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