Get Down to the Loose Caboose 2026

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

The 10k and 5k will take place on the 8 Mile Creek Trail in Paragould, Arkansas.

🎉 Exciting Return Events

Returning in 2026 is the FASTEST KID IN TOWN RACE Sponsored by PMU with the Fastest Internet in Town.

👕 Registration Benefits

• Free T-Shirt: All registrations before May 1st will receive a FREE Loose Caboose Festival T-Shirt!
• Trail Update: Please note the 8 Mile Creek Trail Expansion will be complete by race day and starting points are new and improved!

🕖 Race Day Schedule

• Half Marathon: Race begins at Bland Park at 7am.
• 10K: Race begins at Bland Park at 8am and returns to the same point.
• 5K: Race begins at Bland Park at 8am and ends at Harmon Park. A shuttle will leave from the 5k finish line from 9am to 10am to take 5k Racers 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 years
• 11-14 years

💰 Charitable Cause

All proceeds from the race will benefit the Paragould Chamber Foundation and the Greene County Future Fund. The races are a collaboration between the two entities.

🔗 More Information

For more details and to register, visit the official race page: Get Down to the Loose Caboose 2026.