Get Down to the Loose Caboose 2026
Sat, May 16, 2026, 7:00 AM CDT
- Location
- Paragould, AR
- 200 N.Pruett St., 72450
- Type
- RUN
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Distances & registration
4 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 1 Miles
Sat, May 16, 9:30 AM CDT · From $11.60
Opens May 15, 2025, 2:06 PM CDT · Closes May 16, 2026, 7:59 AM CDT
- 5K
Sat, May 16, 8:00 AM CDT · From $27.50
Opens May 15, 2025, 3:06 AM CDT · Closes May 16, 2026, 7:59 AM CDT
- 10K
Sat, May 16, 8:00 AM CDT · From $27.50
Opens May 15, 2025, 2:06 PM CDT · Closes May 16, 2026, 7:59 AM CDT
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- 13.1 Miles
Sat, May 16, 7:00 AM CDT · From $32.80
Opens Sep 29, 2025, 4:52 AM CDT · Closes May 16, 2026, 7:59 AM CDT
The course
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Steady Effort
Steady Effortlong distance + warm-day exposure
half marathon distance, rolling area, typically mild weather
- Rolling area
- Warm season
Based on typical seasonal and area patterns — not a course map or official forecast.
From the organizer
The 10k and 5k will take place mostly on the 8 Mile Creek Trail in Paragould, Arkansas.
Returning in 2026 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 Bland Park at 8am and ends behind the Greene County Courthouse.
5K: Race begins at Bland Park at 8am and ends behind the Greene County Courthouse.
*A shuttle will be provided to return racers from the finish line back to Bland 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.
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