The Growing Minds Foundation 5K
- Date
- October 3, 2026
- Location
- Rice street, Pocahontas, AR
- Distance
- The Growing Minds Foundation 5K · Virtual Participation
From the Organizer
Join us for the 4th annual Growing Minds Foundation Fall Festival 5K walk/run October 4th! The Growing Minds Foundation is a non-profit organization that provides medical scholarships to children with disabilities and complex medical needs in NorthEastern Arkansas. The 5K will begin and end at the Black River Overlook Park, located across the hwy. from First Horizon Bank in Pocahontas, AR. Each participant will receive a medal, T-shirt (must sign up by the deadline posted), race day swag, and additional medals given out to over all winners and age group winners.
Registration starts at 7:30 and the race will begin promptly at 8:00 a.m. with no day of registration. Make sure to stick around after the event for The Growing Minds Foundation Fall Festival which will feature a Splash & Dash fun run, food trucks, live music, and color blast foam party!
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
78°
Typical Low
53°
Chance of Rain
22%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Pocahontas 1, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Pocahontas, AR
Population
7,475
as of 2023
Elevation
413 ft
Nearest Airport
JBR
Jonesboro Municipal Airport · 37 mi
Major Hub
MEM
Memphis International Airport · 103 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
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- Race
- The Growing Minds Foundation 5K
- Date
- October 3, 2026
- Location
- Rice street, Pocahontas, AR
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is The Growing Minds Foundation 5K?
- The Growing Minds Foundation 5K is a running race held in Pocahontas, Arkansas on October 3, 2026. 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 Growing Minds Foundation 5K?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026 in Pocahontas, Arkansas at Rice street, Pocahontas, AR. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for The Growing Minds Foundation 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
The Growing Minds Foundation 5K
Oct 3, 2026