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When
Saturday, October 3rd, 2026
Where
Rice street, Pocahontas AR
Distance
5K
Typical weather
60–80°F · low rain risk
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2025
62–83°F
dry
2024
52–78°F
dry
2023
64–86°F
dry
2022
56–78°F
dry
2021
65–79°F
rain
2020
48–67°F
dry
2019
72–90°F
dry
2018
69–86°F
dry
2017
72–84°F
dry
2016
60–79°F
dry
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About this race
Event Overview
- Event: 5th annual Growing Minds Foundation Fall Festival 5K walk/run
- Date: October 3rd, 2026
- Location: Black River Overlook Park, Pocahontas, AR
- URL: Growing Minds 5K
About the Foundation
- Non-Profit: The Growing Minds Foundation
- Purpose: Provides medical scholarships to children with disabilities and complex medical needs
- Regions Served: NorthEastern Arkansas
- Participant Benefits: Medal, T-shirt (by sign up deadline), race day swag, and additional medals for winners
Race Day Details
- Check-in: Starts at 7:30 a.m.
- Race Start: 8:00 a.m., no day of registration
- Post-Race Event: The Growing Minds Foundation Fall Festival
- Festival Highlights: Kids fun run, bounce houses, Disney characters, food trucks, live music, touch a truck, craft vendors, and sensory friendly activities
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