
From the Organizer
The Creek Trail Creek Crusher is back for 2026! The Crusher has 3 races designed to test your endurance and will. 6, 12, and 24 hour races will begin at 8:00 am on November 15th at Rotary Park in Paragould, AR. The race route begins at Rotary Park and proceeds to the 8 Mile Creek Trail, the entire route is completely paved with no street crossings. All Races will be last participant standing events, meaning if a race has no participants complete the entire time allotted for their race, once only one participant remains the race ends, and the last participant standing is declared the winner. If multiple participants reach the final cycle in their respective race the first to complete the cycle will be declared the winner.
Runners will be required to complete a 4.167 mile out and back cycle within 59 minutes and 59 seconds. A new cycle starts at half past every hour. Early and late starts are not permitted. If a runner has not returned from the previous cycle or is not at the start line when the new cycle begins, they will be disqualified. If medical aid is required on the course the runner will be disqualified. Runners are permitted to have teams/ nutrition/ hydration/ aid available in the designated area provided at the start/finish line. Hydration packs and fuel are allowed on the course. Lunch and dinner will be provided for participants at the start/finish line.
We are honored to announce proceeds from the 2026 Creek Trail Crusher will be directed to support the Paragould Police Department.
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
60°
Typical Low
39°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Paragould 1s, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
29,940
as of 2023
Nearest Airport
JBR
Jonesboro Municipal Airport · 17 mi
Major Hub
MEM
Memphis International Airport · 76 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
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Coming Up
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Less than a mile away
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Less than a mile away
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29 miles away
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31 miles away
From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Creek Trail Crusher
Nov 14, 2026