PARAGHOUL 5k/10k
PARAGHOUL 5k/10k is a running race on October 24, 2026 in Paragould, AR, with entry fees from $15 to $45.
- Date
- October 24, 2026 (93 days to go)
- Price
- $15–$45
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Get ready for the 3rd annual PARAGHOUL 5K/10K on October 24th 2026 at 8:00 am in beautiful downtown Paragould, Arkansas! Whether you're back for year three or it's your first time we promise you a race you won't want to miss! Runners will start in downtown Paragould and hit the beautiful (and paved!) 8 Mile Creek Trail for the 5k and 10k races and cross the finish line to get a must have medal that's even bigger and better than last years!
The race will start and finish in downtown with a course that is perfect for setting a new PR, a nice pace run, or even a brisk fall stroll. Runners can a race full of energy and fun with medals for all finishers and age group awards! And of course the 3rd annual costume contest is back! Runners who break out their spooky or fun side and run in the best costume have a chance to take home AMAZING 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place prizes! Best of all entry into the race will guarantee you get your hands on the best swag bag in NEA! And we can't forget the kiddos, participants in the kids fun run will get a race shirt, medal, a custom PARAGHOUL water bottle, and of course candy!
Back for 2026 is the 18 and over inflatable fun run! For everyone not quite ready to tackle that 5k or 10k just yet but not wanting to sit on the sidelines either, throw on and blow up your costume for a half mile of fun! 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place participants will take home prizes and all participants will get an event t-shirt!
And like always, this good time is for a good cause and a portion of all race entries will go to support the Agape House. See you at the start line!
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
69°
Typical Low
47°
Chance of Rain
30%
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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93
Days to train
- Race
- PARAGHOUL 5k/10k
- Date
- October 24, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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PARAGHOUL 5k/10k
Oct 24, 2026