IT'S BACK!!! The Arthur Cheese Festival's Rat Race 5K & 10K runs are taking place again on Labor Day Monday. As in the past, proceeds from this annual race organized by the Arthur Woman's Club will be used to fund educational scholarships to graduating high school seniors. That means seniors in the new high school district, Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond, will all benefit from this race and can apply for scholarships in the spring. There will be eight $500 scholarships awarded to graduating seniors and continuing education candidates.

The 5K and 10K runs are the featured races for this day, but the Rat Race will still also consist of a the 5K Recreational Walk.

The Monday morning schedule starts with the 10K and 5K runners beginning their race at 7:30 a.m. with the 5K Recreational Walkers following.

Both the 10K and 5K runs have 14 different age divisions with cash prizes for the overall fastest male and female runners in each run. There are also 1st, 2nd, and 3d place medals for the top three finishers in each age division of the 10k & 5K.  Awards will take place at approximately 9:15 am at the stage area close to the end of the race. There will also be food and drinks for all the racers and walkers located in this same general area.  For more information about entry fees, age categories, and awards go to www.arthurcheesefestival.com to download a form or register online. Registration forms can also be picked up Arthur Visitors Center in downtown Arthur

Race Times:

5K & 10K Run – 7:30 am Monday

5K Recreational Walk – 7:30 am Monday

Event T-shirts and free cheese guaranteed to preregistered 5K &10K runners. Additional shirts are available but supplies are limited. Awards will be presented at approximately 9:15 am at the stage by the corner gazebo. Race will take place rain or shine.

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