Big Cheese 5K

APR

10

2027

Athol Area YMCA's Big Cheese 5K on April 10, 2027 in Athol MA is a USATF certified community race with a new stroller division and proceeds supporting YMCA programs.

Sat 10 Apr 2027

Athol, Massachusetts

Website

5 kilometers

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Big Cheese 5K : Athol Area YMCA

The Athol Area YMCA organizes the Big Cheese 5K on April 10, 2027 at the Athol YMCA, 545 Main St, Athol, MA 01331, United States. The course is USATF certified as MA15003JK.

Registration for the 2027 race opens October 16, 2026 and closes February 23, 2027. The listed registration fee is $30. The event includes a newly added stroller division and offers both competitive and non-competitive race experiences; timing services for the event include SecondWind Timing.

The race functions as a fundraiser for the nonprofit Athol Area YMCA. Race registrations and donations are used to support facility improvements and program delivery, including a new gym floor for the Main Street Gym, upgrades and expansion at the Orange location, and additional equipment and Healthy Living programs at both locations. Programs supported by the YMCA include the LiveStrong program for cancer survivors, yoga, childcare, senior exercise programs, swimming lessons, sports, and weightlifting.

The description above reflects event details, course certification, registration windows and fees, the new stroller division, and the stated uses for funds raised through the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.