PARAGOULD, Ark. — Costumed runners will return to downtown Paragould on Saturday, Oct. 24, as the third annual Paraghoul 5K/10K brings distance races, an inflatable costume run and children’s activities to the city.
A portion of entry fees will benefit Agape House. On the event’s donation page, organizers describe supporting the organization’s work helping people overcome addiction as the race’s fundraising purpose.
Agape House’s program description outlines a Christian approach to recovery for women and men that includes developing work habits, pursuing employment or education, mentoring newer residents and preparing to return to their families and communities.
The 5K and 10K both begin at 8 a.m. The races will start and finish downtown, taking participants along the paved 8 Mile Creek Trail. The listed event location is 101 S. Pruett St.
Organizers describe the course as suitable for runners pursuing a personal best as well as participants who prefer an easier pace or a walk. Finishers will receive medals, and age-group awards are planned.
The costume contest also returns for its third year, with prizes for first, second and third place. Race entries include a participant gift bag, according to the event announcement.
For adults looking for a shorter event, the inflatable costume run begins at 8:10 a.m. Participants will cover a half-mile in inflatable costumes. The top three finishers will receive prizes, and everyone entered in that run will receive an event T-shirt.
The children’s fun run begins at 9:45 a.m. and is open to ages 1-12. Children who participate will receive a race shirt, medal, Paraghoul water bottle and candy.
Entry fees are $50 for either the 5K or 10K, with a listed $4 registration processing fee. The children’s and inflatable costume runs each cost $15, plus a listed $1.90 processing fee.
People who want to support the event without entering a race can select the $45 Spirit Runner option, which carries a listed $3.70 processing fee. Organizers also accept donations through the race website.
Registration closes at noon Friday, Oct. 23. RunSignup notes that processing fees may vary slightly per registrant. Participants can review the options and register on the event registration page.
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