800 Tommy Ratzlaff Avenue, Green Forest AR
Saturday, June 21st, 2025
🎖️ Race Overview
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.
📍 Location
Race will start and end at Green Forest School in Green Forest, Arkansas.
⏰ Schedule
- Check-in: Runners must check in from 7:00am to 7:45 A.M.
- Opening Ceremony: 7:45 A.M.
- Race Start: 8:06 A.M.
🏃 Participation
- All Paces Welcome: Although this is a 5k, you are more than welcome to complete the race at any pace comfortable to you.
- Awards: Awards to the Top 3 Male and Females.
- Age Group Certificates: Certificates to age groups: 1-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and up.
💵 Registration
- Entry Fee: Cost is $30.00 per entry.
- Team Discount: Sign up a team of 4 or more and receive a $10 discount on your registration.
🎗️ Beneficiary
Proceeds from this race will benefit the Ratzlaff Memorial Scholarship Fund and the Good Grief Programs in area schools.
⚠️ Cancellation Policy
This is a fund raiser for a non-profit organization, no refunds will be given for cancelation due to weather.
🔗 More Information
For more details, please visit the official Rat Race 5k page.
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