Rat Race 5k
⚠️ 2027 edition: provisional information
The date is estimated from the 2026 edition (June 6, 2026), on the same day of the week. Courses, start times, fees and description are carried over from the previous edition: check them on the official website. This page will be updated as soon as the organizer publishes them.
Available distances
About
The Rat Race 5k is held in Green Forest on June 5, 2027, with the 5K (3.1 miles) and Bart's Dog Jog, a 1-mile walk, both starting at 8:06 a.m. It honors U.S. Navy SEAL Tom Ratzlaff and the 31 service members of Extortion 17.
Open to participants of all abilities, the race recognizes the top male and female finishers as well as the top runners in each age group. Proceeds benefit the Ratzlaff Memorial Scholarship Fund and local Good Grief programs.
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