Massachusetts · 5K
Big Cheese 5K
Big Cheese 5K is a 5K event held in Athol, Massachusetts. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, April 10, 2027.
- Race day
- April 10, 2027
- Location
- Athol, MA
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, April 10, 2027
- Location
- Athol, Massachusetts
- Distances
- 5K
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 9:30 AM EDT
- Course profile
- Point-to-point course; Road surface
About the Big Cheese 5K
Welcome to the 2026 Athol Area YMCA's Big Cheese 5K! Whether you’ve been with us from our humble beginnings in 2010 or are new to this “Cheesy Experience,” we are so glad to have you as a part of the race. The Big Cheese 5K is a blast! You’ll feel accomplished. And most importantly, you’ll know that you’ve done your part to help build programs for others in need. This year, we are raising funds to make exciting, much-needed improvements to our facilities, including a gym floor in our Main Stree…
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Big Cheese 5K: common questions
- When is the Big Cheese 5K?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, April 10, 2027.
- Where is the Big Cheese 5K held?
- In Athol, Massachusetts.
- What distances does the Big Cheese 5K offer?
- 5K.
- How do I register for the Big Cheese 5K?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Big Cheese 5K?
- Yes — registration is open. $30 (from runsignup.com, checked October 30, 2026).
- What time does the Big Cheese 5K start?
- 9:30 AM EDT.
- What is the course like at the Big Cheese 5K?
- Point-to-point course; Road surface.
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