The Second Annual Help Them Stay 5K will be held in Jonesboro, Arkansas on October 10, 2026.
This event is hosted by King’s Ranch Ministries, a Center for Childhood Trauma Recovery and 501c3 nonprofit organization located in Jonesboro, AR. Every step of this race will help to further the mission of King’s Ranch Ministries to help children from traumatic beginnings stay in loving, forever homes.
The 5k race includes chipped race timing, a race shirt, water stations, and a fun event for the entire family. Both walkers and runners are encouraged! Strollers are welcome as well!
There will also be a Kids FUN RUN taking place before the start of the 5k.
NOTE: We will place our final order for race shirts early on September 22. To be guaranteed a race shirt in your desired size, we encourage you to sign up for the race by midnight on Monday, September 21. We will order a few extra shirts for those who register after that date, but we will have to guesstimate what sizes we need.
Runners and walkers will start at 8:45!
We encourage you to register early for the best pricing. Spots are limited.
The event will take place at Craighead Forest Park Pavilion 1.
Race-day packet pickup will be held near the race start/finish line at the event, please arrive by 8AM to pick up your packet.
Registration fees
Where pricing applies, shown amounts include mandatory charges, items, and fees.
5k
Price changes in 2 months 24 days-
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Register for 5k$34.09
Early Bird Pricing
Now registering May 1 – Jul 31 -
$39.44Jul 31 – Oct 8
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Virtual 5K
Price changes in 2 months 24 days-
If you're not located in Jonesboro, but still wish to participate in the race!
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Register for Virtual 5K$28.74
Early Bird Pricing
Now registering May 1 – Jul 31 -
$34.09Jul 31 – Oct 8
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Spirit Runner
This option is best for those who would like to give, but do not plan on participating in the race
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Register for Spirit Runner$39.44
Can't participate but still want to give?
May 1 - Oct 8
Kids Fun Run!
Price changes in 2 months 23 days-
Kids ages 3-12 can participate!
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Register for Kids Fun Run!$23.39
Early Bird Pricing
Now registering May 1 – Jul 30 -
$28.74Jul 31 – Oct 8
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Top donors
| No. | Name | Amount |
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| 1 | Sharon Kelley | $27.48 |
Event schedule
- Sat, October 10, 2026 8:00 AM - Packet pickup starts
- Sat, October 10, 2026 8:30 AM - Runners start race
- Sat, October 10, 2026 8:35 AM - Walkers start race
Contact information
- Event contact
- Rachel Dunbar
- Phone
- 870-283-9615
Sponsors
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Presenting Sponsors
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Finisher Sponsors
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Mileage Sponsors
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