Creek Trail Crusher 2026

Creek Trail Crusher is a timed trail race at Rotary Park in Paragould, Arkansas, offering 6, 12, and 24-hour options beginning at 8:00 am. It employs a backyard-ultra style format on a paved route without street crossings. The challenge focuses on maintaining a consistent effort over repeated cycles rather than technical terrain. Each cycle covers 4.167 miles out-and-back from the start/finish area toward the 8 Mile Creek Trail. Runners must complete each cycle within 59 minutes and 59 seconds. A new cycle starts at the top of each hour, with strict adherence to start times. Participants not back from a cycle or not ready for the next are eliminated. The races are last participant standing events; the final runner wins if no one completes the full duration, and the first to finish the last cycle wins if multiple runners reach it. Crews, nutrition, hydration, and aid are permitted only at the start/finish area, though runners can carry supplies on the course. Lunch and dinner are provided at the start/finish area, and proceeds benefit the Paragould Police Department.