From the Organizer
Join us on Saturday, July 25th for the first annual Growing Minds Popsicles and Possibilities 5K at Craighead Forest Park! All proceeds from this race will go directly to Craighead County, AR children with disabilities. The Growing Minds Foundation funds scholarships for children with disabilities to help expenses for medical equipment, special surgery, speciality toys, etc. We welcome you to join us for a day full of fun 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
70°
Chance of Rain
25%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Jonesboro 2 Ne, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
79,187
as of 2023
City Elevation
301 ft
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.
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Growing Minds Popsicles & Possibilities 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
38
Days to train
Coming Up
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20 miles away
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22 miles away
Heart & Sole Half Marathon/10K/5K
7 miles away
The Compassionate Friends of Eastern Arkansas Walk To Remember & (Butterfly Release at end of Walk) Fundraiser
38 miles away
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)
Growing Minds Popsicles & Possibilities 5K
Jul 25, 2026