PARAGHOUL 5k/10k 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 24, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Paragould, Arkansas
- Entry fee
- From $20 · goes up to $50 on Sep 29, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10K run | 10K | Oct 24, 20268:00 AM | $45$50 after Sep 29, 2026 | – |
| 5K run | 5K | Oct 24, 20268:00 AM | $45$50 after Sep 29, 2026 | – |
| Spirit Runner (Non Participant) | – | Oct 24, 20268:00 AM | $45 | – |
| Over 18 Inflatable Fun Run | Kids | Oct 24, 20268:10 AM | $20 | – |
| Kids Fun Run | Kids | Oct 24, 20269:45 AM | $20 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 10K fee goes up to $50 on Sep 29, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 10K run and 5K run: $45 until Sep 29, then $50 until Oct 23.
- Spirit Runner (Non Participant): $45 until Oct 23.
- Over 18 Inflatable Fun Run and Kids Fun Run: $20 until Oct 23.
Online registration closes Oct 23, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $45, entry is about 13 percent above a typical 10K in Arkansas, which costs $40 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 10K in Paragould runs 1:01:28, about 9:54 a mile, based on 4 races with published results. Women typically finish in 1:08:42 and men in 56:02.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:15 AM, and the 10K run starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 340 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
101 South Pruett Street, Paragould, AR 72450
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results (2 years)Southern Bank 5K run
Staggs Insurance 10K run
Aggregated from official results (Stearns Race Timing, LLC) for PARAGHOUL 5k/10k. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at PARAGHOUL 5k/10k?
At the 2025 Southern Bank 5K run, the fastest tenth finished in 25:24 or better, the top quarter in 29:29, and half the field in 36:15; the last tenth came in after 51:07.
At the 2025 Staggs Insurance 10K run, the fastest tenth finished in 47:33 or better, the top quarter in 51:28, and half the field in 59:25; the last tenth came in after 1:18:32.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 26:09 | 20:43 |
| 20-29 | 29:21 | 26:28 |
| 30-39 | 26:58 | 27:57 |
| 40-49 | 32:23 | 27:09 |
| 50-59 | 38:55 | n/a |
| 60-69 | n/a | 36:37 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Finishers by year
Up 11 percent since 2024.
All events combined, from official results.
PARAGHOUL 5k/10k 5K year by year
From 2024 to 2025, the field went from 118 to 132 finishers, and the median time rose from 32:57 to 36:15.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 132 (+12%) | 36:15 | under 25:24 | 19:24 |
| 2024 | 118 | 32:57 | under 24:04 | 20:06 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
About average for Arkansas 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 29:29, against 29:23 in a typical Arkansas 5K, so times here are about average.
- 10K: Faster than most Arkansas 10Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2025 10K field finished under 51:28, against 55:49 in a typical Arkansas 10K, so times here run 8 percent faster.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 24 the day usually runs from 52°F at dawn to 70°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 23% of days. Cold snaps dip to 42°F and hot years reach 81°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 101 South Pruett Street, Paragould, AR 72450Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 340 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 24, 2026), 2025 (Oct 25, 2025), 2024 (Oct 26, 2024)
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Quick answers
- When is PARAGHOUL 5k/10k?
- Saturday, October 24, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $20 before processing fees, and rises to $50 on Sep 29, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 23, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Arkansas?
- At $45, entry is about 13 percent above a typical 10K in Arkansas, which costs $40 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, 10K, Kids.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 132 runners finished the Southern Bank 5K run; the median finish was 36:15 and the winner ran 19:24.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 29:29, against 29:23 in a typical Arkansas 5K, so times here are about average.
- Where does it start?
- 101 South Pruett Street, Paragould, AR 72450.
From the organizers
Get ready for the 3rd annual PARAGHOUL 5K/10K on October 24th 2026 at 8:00 am in beautiful downtown Paragould, Arkansas! Whether you're back for year three or it's your first time we promise you a race you won't want to miss! Runners will start in downtown Paragould and hit the beautiful (and paved!) 8 Mile Creek Trail for the 5k and 10k races and cross the finish line to get a must have medal that's even bigger and better than last years!