
From the Organizer
2026 Hytrol Industrial Park 5K/10K
The 2026 Hytrol Industrial Park 5K/10K marks 30 consecutive years of bringing our community together through running, walking, and giving back. This long-standing event welcomes participants of all fitness and experience levels, from competitive runners to casual walkers. Join us as we celebrate three decades of miles, memories, and meaningful community impact.
Participants can choose between a 5K or 10K course through the Hytrol Industrial Park in Jonesboro, AR. Proceeds from the race benefit the Jonesboro Church Health Center, supporting access to affordable healthcare in our community.
Join us and make plans to be part of a 30-year Hytrol tradition of movement, impact, and community pride.
Race Date
Saturday, November 14th, 2026, at 9:00am
Beneficiary
All race proceeds benefit the Jonesboro Church Health Center (JCHC), a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing affordable, accessible healthcare services to uninsured and underinsured individuals in our community.
Registration Fees
5K: $25
10K: $35
Price Increase Beginning November 2nd, 2026:
5K: $35
10K: $50
Race Shirts
Register by October 9th, 2026, to guarantee a race shirt. After this date, shirts will be available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.
Packet Pickup
Early Packet Pickup (Recommended):
Friday, November 13th, 2026
8:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Dan’s Health Club at Hytrol
(Enter through Door S35 at the back of the building)
Race Day Packet Pickup:
Saturday, November 14th, 2026
7:00 AM – 8:30 AM
Additional Race Information
The race will be professionally timed by Stearns Race Management, a trusted local timing company that has timed this event for many years and is known for delivering accurate, reliable results.
Walkers are welcome in both the 5K, and 10K Course details, awards, and timing information will be announced closer to race day.
The event will take place rain or shine.
Sponsorship Opportunities
If your business or organization would like to support this amazing community event, sponsorship opportunities are available! Please reach out to the race coordinator to learn more about how you can get involved.
Questions?
For additional information, please contact:
Race Coordinator: Hannah Freeland
📧 hfreeland@hytrol.com
📞 (870) 972-8951
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
59°
Typical Low
37°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Jonesboro 2 Ne, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
79,187
as of 2023
Nearest Airport
JBR
Jonesboro Municipal Airport · 4 mi
Major Hub
MEM
Memphis International Airport · 67 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at 2026 Hytrol Industrial Park 5K/10K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
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From Endurance Grid
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
2026 Hytrol Industrial Park 5K/10K
Nov 14, 2026