Rat Race 5k
About the Event
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.
Join fellow runners on June 6, 2026 for the Rat Race 5k. It's a fantastic 5K, 1.6K featuring a flat and fast course in Green Forest.
Races Offered
Running
Rat Race 5K
Competitive Run
Virtual 5K
T-Shirt will be mailed.
Walking
Bart's Dog Jog
About Green Forest
Rat Race 5k takes place in Green Forest, Arkansas, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.
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