Get Down to the Loose Caboose 2026

The 10k and 5k will take place 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!

10K: Race begins at 1812 in Downtown Paragould at 8am and returns to same point.

5K: Race begins at Rotary Park at 8am and ends at 1812 in Downtown Paragould. A shuttle will leave from the 5k finish line from 9am to 10am to take 5k Racers 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.