PARAGHOUL 5k/10k
- Date
- October 24, 2026
- Distance
- 5K run · 10K run · Kids Fun Run & more
From the Organizer
Get ready for the 3rd annual PARAGHOUL 5K/10K on October 24th 2026 at 8:00 am in beautiful downtown Paragould, Arkansas! Whether you're back for year three or it's your first time we promise you a race you won't want to miss! Runners will start in downtown Paragould and hit the beautiful (and paved!) 8 Mile Creek Trail for the 5k and 10k races and cross the finish line to get a must have medal that's even bigger and better than last years!
The race will start and finish in downtown with a course that is perfect for setting a new PR, a nice pace run, or even a brisk fall stroll. Runners can a race full of energy and fun with medals for all finishers and age group awards! And of course the 3rd annual costume contest is back! Runners who break out their spooky or fun side and run in the best costume have a chance to take home AMAZING 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place prizes! Best of all entry into the race will guarantee you get your hands on the best swag bag in NEA! And we can't forget the kiddos, participants in the kids fun run will get a race shirt, medal, a custom PARAGHOUL water bottle, and of course candy!
Back for 2026 is the 18 and over inflatable fun run! For everyone not quite ready to tackle that 5k or 10k just yet but not wanting to sit on the sidelines either, throw on and blow up your costume for a half mile of fun! 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place participants will take home prizes and all participants will get an event t-shirt!
And like always, this good time is for a good cause and a portion of all race entries will go to support the Agape House. See you at the start line!
Distances & Pricing
Race Location
About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Coming Up
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the PARAGHOUL 5k/10k?
- PARAGHOUL 5k/10k is a running event held in Paragould, AR. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the PARAGHOUL 5k/10k?
- Saturday, October 24, 2026 in Paragould, AR at 101 South Pruett Street, Paragould, AR. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the PARAGHOUL 5k/10k?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
PARAGHOUL 5k/10k
Oct 24, 2026