Help Them Stay 5K
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Help Them Stay 5K - Jonesboro, AR
The Second Annual Help Them Stay 5K takes place in Jonesboro, Arkansas on October 10, 2026 at Craighead Forest Park Pavilion 1, 4910 S Culberhouse Rd. 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 event features chipped race timing, a race shirt, water stations, and race-day packet pickup near the start and finish area. The event is presented as a family activity; walkers, runners, and participants with strollers are welcome. A Kids FUN RUN for ages 3 to 12 takes place before the 5K.
Event options include:
- 5 km race with chipped timing and a race shirt
- Virtual 5 km option
- Spirit Runner donation option for non-participants
- Kids Fun Run for ages 3-12
Organizers will place the final order for race shirts on September 22. To be guaranteed a specific shirt size, registrations should be completed by midnight on September 21; organizers will order a limited number of extra shirts for later registrants. The event uses tiered registration pricing and has a limited number of spots. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
