The Rat Race 5k Run/Walk

  • Date Sun 19th October 2025
  • Time 10:00AM EDT
  • Location Ann Arbor, Michigan
  • Price $11.85 - $22.45
  • Races 3 races
  • Distances 5km, 1 Mile

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Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the exciting Rat Race 5k Run/Walk on Sunday, October 19, 2025, in beautiful Ann Arbor, Washtenaw! This vibrant annual event is the 3rd installment of the Rat Race, dedicated to supporting all sports at Huron High School, home to the spirited River Rats. With a student body of nearly 1,900, this fundraiser aims to make interscholastic athletics accessible to every student, fostering a sense of community and enhancing the overall well-being of participants.

Join fellow runners and walkers for an invigorating day filled with camaraderie and fun, rain or shine! Check-in begins at 8:30 AM under Huron's iconic 'Arch,' a perfect spot to kick off your race day. Parking is available nearby, with the best options being the lots by the football stadium or the Huron Spirit Rock and tennis courts. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or a beginner, this event is a great opportunity to support a worthy cause while enjoying the vibrant atmosphere of Huron High School. Don't miss out on this fantastic day of fitness and community spirit!

Organiser's Description

The 3rd Rat Race, hosted by the HURON BOOSTER CLUB, is an annual fundraiser to support _all _sports offered at Huron! Home of the River Rats, Huron is a comprehensive high school in the Ann Arbor School District, with a student population of nearly 1900 students. It has one of the largest populations of Schools of Choice students and low-income students in Washtenaw County.

_WHY IS HOSTING IMPORTANT? _ Research shows that high schoolers who participate in sports manage stress better, feel a stronger sense of community, and are at low risk of engaging in risky behaviors. We want to make interscholastic athletics accessible to all students.

HURON STUDENTS AND STAFF _can register for a discounted rate._ Must provide school ID at check-in!

_Event will happen 'rain or shine' so be prepared for whatever Mother Nature sends us! There are no refunds_

DAY OF RACE REGISTRATION/PICKUP/CHECK-IN: Opens at 830 and will be located underneath Huron's iconic 'Arch' at the heart of campus

PARKING - can be made in the campus lots. Preferred location is the lot by the football stadium or the lot by the Huron Spirit Rock / Tennis courts. Entrances to both off of Fuller Road.

Races

  • 5k Run/Walk

    Incl. $2.45 Fee & Beanie, Water Bottle or String Sack

    Sun 19th October 2025 (10:00AM EDT)

    $22.45

  • 5k Run/Walk - Huron Student/Staff

    Incl. $1.85 Fee & Beanie, Water Bottle or String Sack

    Sun 19th October 2025 (10:00AM EDT)

    $11.85

  • Mile

    Incl. $1.85 Fee & Beanie, Water Bottle or String Sack

    Sun 19th October 2025 (10:00AM EDT)

    $11.85

    No age group awards for the Mile!

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Location

Ann Arbor Huron HS, 2727 Fuller Road, Ann Arbor, 48105, MI, United States

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