Races Near Me: Upcoming Running Races

Get ready for the second annual PARAGHOUL 5K/10K on October 25th 2024 at 8:00 am in beautiful downtown Paragould, Arkansas! Whether you're back for year two 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 EVEN MORE AGE GROUP AWARDS! And of course the 2nd 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

Start your engines for the Growing Minds Grand Prix 5K/10K! Join us for an exciting race where every step makes a difference! The Growing Minds Foundation is dedicated to providing medical scholarships to children in our community with special needs and/or complex medical conditions, helping families access the care and resources their children need to thrive. Lace up your shoes, bring your family and friends, and join us for a full day of fun after the race!

The Creek Trail Creek Crusher is back for 2026! The Crusher has 3 races designed to test your endurance and will. 6, 12, and 24 hour races will begin at 8:00 am on November 15th at Rotary Park in Paragould, AR. The race route begins at Rotary Park and proceeds to the 8 Mile Creek Trail, the entire route is completely paved with no street crossings. All Races will be last participant standing events, meaning if a race has no participants complete the entire time allotted for their race, once only one participant remains the race ends, and the last participant standing is declared the winner. If multiple participants reach the final cycle in their respective race the first to complete the cycle will be declared the winner.  Runners will be required to complete a 4.167 mile out and back cycle within 59 minutes and 59 seconds. A new cycle starts at half past every hour. Early and late starts are not permitted. If a runner has not returned from the previous cycle or is not at the start line

The 10k and 5k will take place mostly on the 8 Mile Creek Trail in Paragould, Arkansas. Returning in 2027 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 Rotary Park at 8am and ends behind the Greene County Courthouse.  5K: Race begins at Rotary Park at 8am and ends behind the Greene County Courthouse.  *A shuttle will be provided to return racers from the finish line back to Rotary Park.  Fastest Kid In Town Race: Race begins at 9:30 am inside the festival grounds near Champions Gymnastics.  Age Divisions:4 and under5-6 years7-8 years9-10 year11-14 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.