Join Us once again for the Cheese Festival Annual Rat Race on October 10, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.  All races will begin at 9:00 a.m.  This is a flat road race.  Registration location is the Bixler Hall (West of Bowling alley) at 111 West Main St. , in Watonga and will begin at 8:00 am.  Races include the 1 Mile Fun Run, 5K and 10 K.   This Race is for all ages and will begin at the same time:  9:00 a.m. The starting line is in front of the Noble House on Noble Street.     The road will be marked with white arrows.  Volunteers will be at certain checkpoints to help guide any runners in some areas.   The finish line is just south of the Noble House. Refreshments and awards ceremony will be after the race at the registration location(111 West Main Street).   You can walk or run we don't care, just come have fun and support your health by getting outside and being active.  The 1 mile fun run is FREE for the kids and must be accompanied by a paid adult.   Cost is $30 prior to event and $35 the day of the event.  T-shirts will be given to each adult runner with paid registration until we run out. T-shirts are limited to first 75 runners.

Event details and schedule

Please bring cash or check to event if paying onsite and registering day of.  The day of registration cost is $35.00.

Registration will be located at 111 West Main this year.  It is the building West of Watonga Lanes. Please look for signs.  

Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. day of race. All Races Begin at 9:00 a.m.

Refreshments and awards ceremony after race (approximately 10:00 a.m.)