Get Down to the Loose Caboose 2026
- Date
- May 16, 2026
- Location
- 200 N.Pruett St., Paragould, AR
- Distance
- Half Marathon · Loose Caboose 5K · Loose Caboose 10K & more
From the Organizer
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.
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 half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
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
More running races in AR
The Skirmish
Cruisin' Cleveland County Bicycle Ride
30th Camp Clearfork: Hashing in the Natural State
Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (31)
Half Marathon · 10K · 5K
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Get Down to the Loose Caboose 2026?
- Get Down to the Loose Caboose 2026 is a running event held in Paragould, AR. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Get Down to the Loose Caboose 2026?
- Saturday, May 16, 2026 in Paragould, AR at 200 N.Pruett St., Paragould, AR. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Get Down to the Loose Caboose 2026?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Get Down to the Loose Caboose 2026
May 16, 2026