The Rat Race 5k Run/Walk
The Rat Race 5k Run/Walk is a running race on October 4, 2026 in Ann Arbor, MI, with entry fees from $10 to $20.
- Date
- October 4, 2026 (37 days to go)
- Price
- $10–$20
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The 4th Rat Race, hosted by the Huron Booster Club, is an annual fundraiser to support all sports offered at Huron! Home of the River Rats, Huron is a comprehensive high school in the Ann Arbor School District, with a student population of nearly 1900 students. It has one of the largest populations of Schools of Choice students and low-income students in Washtenaw County.
Why is hosting important? Research shows that high schoolers who participate in sports manage stress better, feel a stronger sense of community, and are at low risk of engaging in risky behaviors. We want to make interscholastic athletics accessible to all students.
Huron students and staff can register for a discounted rate. Must provide school ID at check-in!
Event will happen 'rain or shine' so be prepared for whatever Mother Nature sends us! There are no refunds
5k is chip timed; the Mile is an untimed event with a running clock provided.
Day of Race Registration/Pickup/Check-In: Opens at 830 and will be located underneath Huron's iconic 'Arch' at the heart of campus
Parking - can be made in the campus lots. Preferred location is the lot by the football stadium or the lot by the Huron Spirit Rock / Tennis courts. Entrances to both off of Fuller Road.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
68°
Typical Low
45°
Chance of Rain
40%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Ann Arbor U Of Mich, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Ann Arbor, MI
Population
121,179
as of 2023
City Elevation
962 ft
Nearest Airport
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport · 22 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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37
Days to train
- Race
- The Rat Race 5k Run/Walk
- Date
- October 4, 2026
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The Rat Race 5k Run/Walk
Oct 4, 2026