
From the Organizer
Kick off Independence Day with a few miles, a good time, and a finishers medal that's going to be an awesome addition to your wall! The race takes place at the Paragould Community Center and consists of 4 one-mile loops, at the end of each loop you get a beaded necklace.
End of Lap 1: Red
End of Lap 2: White
End of Lap 3: Blue
End of Lap 4: Finishers Medal!
Stick around for grilled hot dogs and awards after the race!
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
90°
Typical Low
71°
Chance of Rain
28%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Paragould 1s, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
29,940
as of 2023
Elevation
275 ft
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
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Four on the 4th Paragould, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
26
Days to train
Coming Up
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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.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
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)
Four on the 4th Paragould
Jul 4, 2026