Get Down to the Loose Caboose
Typically 62–79°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 4 of the last 10 years
2026
59–89°F
dry
2025
71–85°F
rain
2024
60–78°F
dry
2023
68–88°F
rain
2022
65–85°F
dry
2021
48–76°F
dry
2020
66–81°F
rain
2019
58–79°F
rain
2018
70–88°F
dry
2017
56–81°F
dry
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About this race
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 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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