Rat Race 5k 2026 — Green Forest, AR

Date
June 6, 2026
Location
Green Forest, AR
Venue
800 Tommy Ratzlaff Avenue
Start Time
8:06 AM
Entry Fee
$30.00 – $35.00
Events
Rat Race 5K, Bart's Dog Jog, Virtual 5K
Includes
T-Shirt
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Registration for the Rat Race 5K costs $30 to $35. Held on June 6, 2026, in Green Forest, Arkansas, this event offers a 1-mile distance at 800 Tommy Ratzlaff Avenue. The race starts at 8:06 AM and welcomes both runners and walkers. Whether you're looking for an early-morning effort or a casual morning out, this one-mile option provides a low-key option for athletes of all levels in northwest Arkansas.

From the Race 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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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Rat Race 5k 2026 — Green Forest, AR?

Rat Race 5k 2026 — Green Forest, AR takes place on June 6, 2026. The race is held in Green Forest, Arkansas.

Where is Rat Race 5k 2026 — Green Forest, AR held?

Rat Race 5k 2026 — Green Forest, AR is held at 800 Tommy Ratzlaff Avenue in Green Forest, Arkansas.

Where can I find hotels near Rat Race 5k 2026 — Green Forest, AR?

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