Rat Race 5k – Green Forest, AR 2026

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.