Get Down to the Loose Caboose 2026

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.