Rat Race 5k
- Date
- June 6, 2026
- Distance
- Rat Race 5K · Bart's Dog Jog · Virtual 5K
From the Organizer
The Rat Race was started in honor of US Navy SEAL Tom Ratzlaff of Green Forest, AR. This event remembers the 31 heroes lost on 8-6-2011 during Extortion 17.
Race will start and end at Green Forest School in Green Forest, Arkansas.
Runners must check in from 7:00am to 7:45 A.M. Opening Ceremony at 7:45. Race will start at 8:06 A.M.
Although this is a 5k, if running is not your thing, you are more than welcome to complete the race at any pace comfortable to you. For the competitive runners, Awards to the Top 3 Male and Females. Certificates to the following age groups: 1-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and up.
Cost is $30.00 per entry.
Sign up a team of 4 or more and receive a $10 discount on your registration.
Proceeds from this race will benefit the Ratzlaff Memorial Scholarship Fund and the Good Grief Programs in area schools.
This is a fund raiser for a non-profit organization, no refunds will be given for cancelation due to weather.
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About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Rat Race 5k?
- Rat Race 5k is a running event held in Green Forest, AR. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Rat Race 5k?
- Saturday, June 6, 2026 in Green Forest, AR at 800 Tommy Ratzlaff Avenue, Green Forest, AR. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Rat Race 5k?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Rat Race 5k
Jun 6, 2026