Jonesboro · United States

5K races near Jonesboro

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Upcoming 5K races near Jonesboro

This week 1

Run · trail · 5K

Freedom Finishers 5K and 1 Mile

Paragould · 29 km away

JUL 1

Run · road · 5K

Cave City · 77 km away

SEP 2

Run · road · 5K

Rolling for a Cure 5K

Blytheville · 73 km away

Run · road · 5K

Finish Sydney's Run 5K

Tuckerman · 46 km away

Jonesboro · 80 km

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Recurring 5K races near Jonesboro

Races that repeat — weekly, monthly or yearly

The Growing Minds Foundation 5K

2nd Annual Help Them Stay 5K (King's Ranch Ministries)

PARAGHOUL 5k/10k

The PARAGHOUL 5k/10k begins at 8:00 am in Downtown Paragould, Arkansas, offering both 5k and 10k distances. This autumn race accommodates various paces: participants can aim for a personal best, maintain a consistent pace, or enjoy a brisk walk through the town. The course starts and ends downtown, incorporating the flat, fast 8 Mile Creek Trail for a portion of the race. All finishers receive medals, and the top three male and female runners are awarded prizes. Additionally, participants in costumes can compete for costume awards. The event also features a kids fun run, providing children with a shirt, medal, a custom PARAGHOUL water bottle, and candy.

Mid-South Races for Hope (Mid-South Marathon, Half-Marathon and 5K)

The Mid-South Races for Hope begin and end at Wynne Baptist Church in Cross County, offering marathon, half-marathon, and 5K distances during the fall race weekend. Now in its 27th year, the event originated from the race previously known as the Mid-South Marathon. It appeals to runners and walkers seeking a rural road race over a large urban event, and the marathon course is certified as a Boston Marathon qualifier. The races feature out-and-back routes that pass through a section of the historic district before proceeding along Crowley's Ridge and through harvest fields. Aid stations are positioned approximately every mile, equipped with portable toilets and supplies including Vaseline, Gatorade, fruit, and snacks. Participants and their families receive a BBQ plate supper at the finish line, and local restaurants provide pasta specials throughout marathon weekend. The race also reflects a recovery narrative, as the Cross County community continues to rebuild and progress following a tornado.

2026 Hytrol Industrial Park 5K/10K

The Hytrol Industrial Park 5K/10K is a Saturday morning November race in Jonesboro, Arkansas, offering both 5K and 10K distances. Both races begin at Hytrol’s industrial park on Hytrol Street. The event accommodates runners and walkers, suitable for competitive racers, first-time 5K participants, or those completing the full distance at a walking pace. The course winds through the Hytrol Industrial Park, distinct from typical downtown or trail routes, lending it a workplace-and-community atmosphere. This race has been held for 30 consecutive years. All proceeds benefit the Jonesboro Church Health Center, which uses the funds to offer affordable healthcare to uninsured and underinsured individuals. A Spirit Runner option is also available for those wishing to support the cause without running or walking the course.

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Jonesboro Training Notes

Jonesboro hosts 9 5K races in 2026 within 80 km of the city centre — upcoming dates, recurring series, and other races nearby, all in one place.

Jonesboro gives runners a small-scene setup with enough options for real base miles. The route covers 84 km and gains 37 m. 4 miles of chat trail skirt the lake's edge. Bland Park and 8 Mile Creek Trail add easy local variety. King's Ranch Ministries and Hope Found NEA show up around the race scene, while Run2Remember, the 2nd Annual Help Them Stay 5K, and Running on the Ridge make solid anchor events.

Craighead Forest Park is the first stop for riders who want dirt close to town. Approximately 13 miles of updated mountain bike trails weave through the forest, and the beginner trail runs about 4 miles. The advanced trail runs 7 miles and tests even seasoned riders. The park has 2 miles of paved road around it for easy spins, then go south for gravel. Craighead 323 Road to Greene 326 brings cool banked corners and loose low spots. CR 372 has up and down hill, and one east-to-west gravel climb gives the legs a real check.

May sets up well for cyclists, because The Skirmish starts downtown with 24, 43, 63, and 100 mile options. June keeps the riding scene moving with Ride Against Trafficking, and locals still get Thursday Z2 miles at the Native Brew Works Slow Roll, which covers about eight miles. July belongs to runners who like short, sharp heat checks, with Four on the 4th Paragould and Freedom Finishers 5K and 1 Mile on the calendar. Winter shifts the mood toward shorter loops, steady intervals, and race-pace reminders like the Jonesboro Jingle Bell Run/Walk 5k route.