
From the Organizer
We are excited that you will be joining us for a Cancer Awareness 5K Color Run/Walk! Our ultimate goal is to improve the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support, to ensure everyone has an opportunity to prevent, detect, treat, and survive cancer. Shirts guaranteed for those registering prior to September 14th. After this date, any extra shirts handed out on first come, first serve basis.
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
78°
Typical Low
57°
Chance of Rain
21%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Blytheville, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
13,026
as of 2023
Elevation
255 ft
Nearest Airport
JBR
Jonesboro Municipal Airport · 41 mi
Major Hub
MEM
Memphis International Airport · 61 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at MCAEOC 5K Color for Cancer Run/Walk, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
117
Days to train
Coming Up
Four on the 4th Paragould
34 miles away
Freedom Finishers 5K and 1 Mile
34 miles away
Miles For Murals!
23 miles away
Rolling for a Cure 5K
Less than a mile 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)
MCAEOC 5K Color for Cancer Run/Walk
Oct 3, 2026