
From the Organizer
Join us for the 4th annual Growing Minds Foundation Fall Festival 5K walk/run October 4th! The Growing Minds Foundation is a non-profit organization that provides medical scholarships to children with disabilities and complex medical needs in NorthEastern Arkansas. The 5K will begin and end at the Black River Overlook Park, located across the hwy. from First Horizon Bank in Pocahontas, AR. Each participant will receive a medal, T-shirt (must sign up by the deadline posted), race day swag, and additional medals given out to over all winners and age group winners.
Registration starts at 7:30 and the race will begin promptly at 8:00 a.m. with no day of registration. Make sure to stick around after the event for The Growing Minds Foundation Fall Festival which will feature a Splash & Dash fun run, food trucks, live music, and color blast foam party!
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The Growing Minds Foundation 5K
Oct 3, 2026