Help Them Stay 5K
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Help Them Stay 5K
The Second Annual Help Them Stay 5K is a community running event in Jonesboro, Arkansas on October 10, 2026. The event is hosted by King’s Ranch Ministries, a Center for Childhood Trauma Recovery and a 501c3 nonprofit based in Jonesboro. Proceeds support the organization’s work to help children from traumatic beginnings remain in loving, permanent homes.
The 5K offering includes chipped race timing, a race shirt, and water stations. The event program also features a Kids FUN RUN for ages 3 to 12 that takes place before the 5K start. Walkers and runners may take part, and strollers are permitted.
Options listed for participants include:
- 5K race
- Virtual 5K
- Spirit Runner
- Kids FUN RUN (ages 3 to 12)
Race-day packet pickup will be held near the race start and finish area at Craighead Forest Park Pavilion 1, located at 4910 S Culberhouse Rd, Jonesboro, AR 72404. The organizer will place the final race shirt order early on September 22; participants registered by midnight on September 21 are guaranteed a race shirt in their desired size. The event lists presenting, finisher, mileage, station, and venue sponsors, including Jonesboro Parks and Recreation. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
