Get Down to the Loose Caboose
- Date
- May 15, 2027
- Location
- 200 N.Pruett St., Paragould, AR
- Distance
- Half Marathon · Loose Caboose 5K · Loose Caboose 10K & more
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
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?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Get Down to the Loose Caboose, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- Get Down to the Loose Caboose
- Date
- May 15, 2027
- Location
- 200 N.Pruett St., Paragould, AR
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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 half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
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)
- What is the Get Down to the Loose Caboose?
- Get Down to the Loose Caboose is a running race held in Paragould, Arkansas on May 15, 2027. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Get Down to the Loose Caboose?
- Saturday, May 15, 2027 in Paragould, Arkansas at 200 N.Pruett St., Paragould, AR. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Get Down to the Loose Caboose?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Get Down to the Loose Caboose
May 15, 2027