Black River RAT Race
Updated
Saturday, April 24, 2027, first start 8:30 AM, in Holland (491 Columbia Ave). Distances: 1 mile, 5K. Entry from $20 to $40.
Course and race notes
The money raised from the Rat Race will now go right back to BR athletics in attempts to improve our athletic facilities, keep highly qualified coaching staff, provide equipment for our athletes, provide an athletic trainer at all home events as well as help cover the cost for opportunities for our ...
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, April 24
2027 · in 168 days
Start time
8:30 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
1 mile5K
Price
$20 to $40
Plus the platform's processing fee
No price increase published
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sat Apr 24 (in 168 days)
Opened Jul 27, 2026
Race day in Holland
Weather
60° / 40°F
Typical high and low for April 24, with a 41% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Holland Tulip City Airport, MI (2.3 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
6:50 AM – 8:35 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday.
Calculated for the race location.
Near the start
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Parking
- Black River Public School Parkingunder 0.1 mi
- Black River Public School Parkingunder 0.1 mi
- Lot 570.4 mi
17 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi.
Places to eat
- Daddio's Too restaurant0.3 mi
- Daddio's restaurant0.3 mi
- Petrino's Pizza restaurant0.5 mi
- Mr. You restaurant0.5 mi
6 places to eat within 0.6 mi.
Nearest public restroom: 0.2 mi from the start.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Apr 23
Where to stay
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Race entry starts at the lowest listed price, before the platform's fee.