Sat, Oct 24, 2026

PARAGHOUL 5k/10k

Paragould, AR

Registration openAnnual since at least 2024

5K10K0.4 Miles

Entry is $45 now and rises to $50 after Sep 29, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the PARAGHOUL 5k/10k

The course starts in downtown Paragould and heads out onto a paved creek trail before looping back to finish where it began. The trail surface is smooth, and the route is built for moving well, whether you are pushing hard or settling into an easy fall morning. A costume contest runs alongside the race, so expect some memorable outfits on the course.

The start and finish are both downtown, which keeps everything central. The race leans into a spooky theme, and a costume contest with prizes for the best dressed runs alongside the timed event.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

3.1 Miles · 2025 results

132finishers

19:24winner

36:15median

1:01:58cutoff

Top 3: Eli Hall (19:24) · Ryan Dement (20:14) · Alex Thyen (20:43)

6.2 Miles · 2025 results

61finishers

42:25winner

59:25median

1:40:31cutoff

Top 3: Jeremiah James (42:25) · Devon Stewart (42:45) · Darah Ward (43:19)

The PARAGHOUL 5k/10k has been held every year since at least 2024. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

3.1 Miles10/24/2026 08:00$45

6.2 Miles10/24/2026 08:00$45

0.4 Miles10/24/2026 09:45$20

0.4 Miles10/24/2026 08:10$20

Spirit Runner (Non Participant)10/24/2026 08:00$45

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Common Questions About the PARAGHOUL 5k/10k

Will I finish last at the PARAGHOUL 5k/10k?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 36:15, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:01:58, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the PARAGHOUL 5k/10k a good first 3.1 Miles?

It is a small race (132 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 3.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the PARAGHOUL 5k/10k?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 19:24 while the median finisher took 36:15. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.