Big Cheese 5K
- Date Sat 11th April 2026
- Time 9:30AM EDT
- Location Athol, Massachusetts
- Price $34.30
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for a fun-filled day at the Big Cheese 5K on Saturday, April 11, 2026, in the charming town of Athol, Worcester! This exciting event welcomes participants of all ages and abilities, from seasoned runners to leisurely walkers. Join us for a fantastic experience as we come together to support a great cause. Proceeds from the race will benefit the "Prescribe the Y Programming," which promotes health and wellness initiatives in the community.
Whether you choose to run, walk, or even sport a wacky costume, the Big Cheese 5K promises to be a memorable occasion for everyone involved. Bring your friends and family along, as strollers are welcome! Don’t miss out on the chance to chase after some delicious Smiths Country Cheese and earn those bragging rights. Celebrate community spirit and enjoy a day of fun, fitness, and camaraderie at this beloved local event!
Whether you choose to run, walk, or even sport a wacky costume, the Big Cheese 5K promises to be a memorable occasion for everyone involved. Bring your friends and family along, as strollers are welcome! Don’t miss out on the chance to chase after some delicious Smiths Country Cheese and earn those bragging rights. Celebrate community spirit and enjoy a day of fun, fitness, and camaraderie at this beloved local event!
Organiser's Description
WELCOME TO ATHOL AREA YMCA'S BIG CHEESE 5K!
Whether youve been with us from our humble beginnings in 2010 or are new to this Cheesy Experience, we are so glad to have you as a part of the race.
The Big Cheese 5K is a blast! Youll feel accomplished. And most importantly, youll know that youve done your part to help others in need.
This year proceeds will be donated towards the "Prescribe the Y Programming" which allows exercise programming to support the community focused around health and wellness initiatives.
So whether youre a hard core runner or a happy-go-lucky walker, please join us and bring a friend, or even the whole family (strollers welcome). And if youre so inspired, feel free to wear a wacky costume. We love wacky costumes!
We hope you will join us to celebrate our little town and show community pride with two unique races, The Big Cheese 5K and the River Rat Race [https://www.riverratrace.com/].
All you have to do is show up and chase the cheese. You might even catch yourself a block of award-winning Smiths Country Cheese to take home with you. That and bragging rights, definitely bragging rights!
See you at the race!
Whether youve been with us from our humble beginnings in 2010 or are new to this Cheesy Experience, we are so glad to have you as a part of the race.
The Big Cheese 5K is a blast! Youll feel accomplished. And most importantly, youll know that youve done your part to help others in need.
This year proceeds will be donated towards the "Prescribe the Y Programming" which allows exercise programming to support the community focused around health and wellness initiatives.
So whether youre a hard core runner or a happy-go-lucky walker, please join us and bring a friend, or even the whole family (strollers welcome). And if youre so inspired, feel free to wear a wacky costume. We love wacky costumes!
We hope you will join us to celebrate our little town and show community pride with two unique races, The Big Cheese 5K and the River Rat Race [https://www.riverratrace.com/].
All you have to do is show up and chase the cheese. You might even catch yourself a block of award-winning Smiths Country Cheese to take home with you. That and bragging rights, definitely bragging rights!
See you at the race!
Races
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Big Cheese 5K 2026
Incl. $4.30 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 11th April 2026 (9:30AM EDT)
$34.30
USATF Certified 5K Course: MA15003JK
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545 Main St, Athol YMCA, Athol, 01331, MA, United States
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