Athol Lions Club planning 2026 61st Running of River Rat Race

The River Rat Race Committee announced that this year's race will be on Saturday, April 11, 2026

The race will start with the firing of the cannon at 1 pm! The Athol Lions are proud to sponsor this annual event again this year and will have Tee Shirts and Sweatshirts available for sale at The Frozen Orange and TNT Co-OP in Athol

Many events are in the plans by our partnering agencies:

5K Big Cheese Road Race sponsored by the Athol YMCA

Pre-Race Parade co-ordinated by the North Quabbin Chamber of Commerce

Race Day Pancake Breakfast offered for a small fee by the North Quabbin Masons.

The annual Carnival is sponsored by our Athol DAV (Disable American Veterans) is canceled this year

Athol- Orange Chuck Stone Spaghetti Supper Fundraiser is at the Athol American Legion 430-7pm Friday night.

These are the groups that have planned their activities to date... stay tuned...

The Friday night drawing will take place at 7 pm at the Athol Town Hall on Main Street.

Stay tuned for more announcements!