The Lion's Club appreciates the returning paddlers from 2025 and beyond. Officials in charge at the finish line, however, need to be able to confirm your number so you can be eligible to win your hard-earned portion of the $5,000 prize pool up for grabs in 2026 or the bragging rights and beer-wagers set against friends and family further back in the Rat Pack. The rule (Rule 7, Athol-Orange Rat Race Official Rules) reads: "Old numbers from previous Rat Races must be removed. F