The Growing Minds Foundation 5K
- Date Sat 3rd October 2026
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Pocahontas, Arkansas
- Price $27.50 - $38.10
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 4th annual Growing Minds Foundation 5K, happening on Saturday, October 3rd, 2026, in beautiful Pocahontas, Arkansas! This exciting event will take place at the scenic Black River Overlook Park, just across the highway from First Horizon Bank. Participants can look forward to a fun-filled day that begins with the 5K walk/run at 8:00 a.m., following registration starting at 7:30 a.m. With a focus on supporting children with disabilities and complex medical needs in NorthEastern Arkansas, this non-profit organization is dedicated to providing crucial medical scholarships.
Every participant will receive a medal, a stylish T-shirt (be sure to sign up by the deadline for this!), and plenty of race day swag. Plus, there are additional medals for overall winners and age group champions! After the race, stick around for the Growing Minds Foundation Fall Festival, featuring a Splash & Dash fun run, delicious food trucks, live music, and a vibrant color blast foam party. Don’t miss this opportunity to have fun while making a difference in the community!
Every participant will receive a medal, a stylish T-shirt (be sure to sign up by the deadline for this!), and plenty of race day swag. Plus, there are additional medals for overall winners and age group champions! After the race, stick around for the Growing Minds Foundation Fall Festival, featuring a Splash & Dash fun run, delicious food trucks, live music, and a vibrant color blast foam party. Don’t miss this opportunity to have fun while making a difference in the community!
Organiser's Description
Join us for the 4th annual Growing Minds Foundation Fall Festival 5K walk/run October 4th! The Growing Minds Foundation is a non-profit organization that provides medical scholarships to children with disabilities and complex medical needs in NorthEastern Arkansas. The 5K will begin and end at the Black River Overlook Park, located across the hwy. from First Horizon Bank in Pocahontas, AR. Each participant will receive a medal, T-shirt (must sign up by the deadline posted), race day swag, and additional medals given out to over all winners and age group winners.
Registration starts at 7:30 and the race will begin promptly at 8:00 a.m. with no day of registration. Make sure to stick around after the event for The Growing Minds Foundation Fall Festival which will feature a Splash & Dash fun run, food trucks, live music, and color blast foam party!
Registration starts at 7:30 and the race will begin promptly at 8:00 a.m. with no day of registration. Make sure to stick around after the event for The Growing Minds Foundation Fall Festival which will feature a Splash & Dash fun run, food trucks, live music, and color blast foam party!
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