Big Cheese 5K
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Big Cheese 5K
The Big Cheese 5K is a community road race organized by the Athol Area YMCA in Athol, Massachusetts. The event is scheduled for April 10, 2027 and takes place at the Athol YMCA, 545 Main St, Athol, MA 01331. The 5 kilometer course is USATF certified with certification code MA15003JK.
Registration opens on February 2, 2027 and closes on February 23, 2027. The stated registration fee is $30.00. Timing services are provided by SecondWind Timing to accommodate both competitive and non-competitive participants.
Proceeds support YMCA facility improvements and program development. Planned uses identified for funds include installing a gym floor in the Main Street Gym, upgrading and expanding the Orange location, and adding new equipment and Healthy Living programs at both locations. The YMCA is described as a non-profit organization that relies in part on community support to sustain programs.
Programs connected to the YMCA that may benefit from fundraising include the LiveStrong program for cancer survivors, yoga, childcare, senior exercise programs, swimming lessons, sports, and weightlifting. The event traces its history back to 2010. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
