Get Down to the Loose Caboose
Get Down to the Loose Caboose is a running race on May 15, 2027 in Paragould, AR, with entry fees from $10 to $30.
- Date
- May 15, 2027 (296 days to go)
- Location
- 200 N.Pruett St., Paragould, AR
- Price
- $10–$30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The 10k and 5k will take place mostly on the 8 Mile Creek Trail in Paragould, Arkansas.
Returning in 2027 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 Rotary Park at 8am and ends behind the Greene County Courthouse.
5K: Race begins at Rotary Park at 8am and ends behind the Greene County Courthouse.
*A shuttle will be provided to return racers from the finish line back to Rotary 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.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
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
79°
Typical Low
59°
Chance of Rain
36%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Paragould 1s, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Paragould, AR
Population
29,940
as of 2023
City 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
What Are You
Waiting For?
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296
Days to train
- Race
- Get Down to the Loose Caboose
- Date
- May 15, 2027
- Location
- 200 N.Pruett St., Paragould, AR
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From Endurance Grid
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Get Down to the Loose Caboose
May 15, 2027