Get Down to the Loose Caboose

Get Down to the Loose Caboose

Race Date

May 16, 2026

Location

Paragould, AR

The Experience

The 10k and 5k will take place mostly on the 8 Mile Creek Trail in Paragould, Arkansas. Returning in 2026 is the FASTEST KID IN TOWN RACE Sponsored by PMU with the Fastest Internet in Town.  All registrations before May 1st will receive a FREE Loose Caboose Festival T-Shirt! Half Marathon: Race begins downtown, behind the Greene County Courthouse.  10K: Race begins at Bland Park at 8am and ends behind the Greene County Courthouse.  5K: Race begins at Bland Park at 8am and ends behind the Greene County Courthouse.  *A shuttle will be provided to return racers from the finish line back to Bland Park.  Fastest Kid In Town Race: Race begins at 9:30 am inside the festival grounds near Champions Gymnastics.  Age Divisions: 4 and under 5-6 years 7-8 years 9-10 year 11-14 All proceed from the race will benefit the Paragould Chamber Foundation and the Greene County Future Fund. The races are a collaboration between the two entities.

Logistics

Race Day

Saturday, May 16, 2026

Start Time

7:00 AM

Giveaway

T-Shirt

Start Location

200 N.Pruett St., Paragould, AR, 72450

Directions

Course Info

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Also Offers

5K10K1 Miles

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

63°

Afternoon (High)

81°

Hot conditions — adjust pace expectations, prioritize hydration

0.3"

Precipitation

11 mph

Wind

74%

Humidity

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