Mountain Rats Festival 2023

09/13/2023

This Saturday 9/16 we again feature The Amazing Race in Eagle Ranch. Sign up now! www.mountainrats.org/amazing-race/ The weather looks perfect! We are ready. Are you?!

But there's MORE!

Families are foremost in our plans, so we will have fun stuff including, as last year, strider races (for 4-and-unders), and short sprints (10-and-under).

We are adding face-painting and a Five Senses Scavenger Hunt (for kids 9-and-under), where they will get a list and a bag to collect their finds.

Every kid registered for one of the events will receive a medal (see below), and a goodie bag. Registration on the day will be in front of the Slifer office; a parent or guardian will need to sign a waiver for each child in any of the events for kids.

“Touch-a-Truck”: Kids love big trucks! Police officers, firefighters, emergency medical technicians and those who operate big rigs and machinery like backhoes and snowcats certainly love showing off their vehicles to wide-eyed youngsters. Don’t let your kiddos miss it!

08/12/2023

More Family Fun than ever this year: https://mountainrats.org/family-run-at-rats/

08/11/2023

Cool medal for every kid participating (in the kids events) and for every Amazing Race finisher!

08/10/2023

07/19/2023

Mountain Rats Festival returns to Eagle Ranch on Saturday Sept. 16th!

This year’s Festival will be one, energy- and fun-filled day, with a stronger focus on family and kids! Full details: www.mountainrats.org.

Key Features:
Three Trail Races: Heavy Half, Marathon, 50k Ultra (new course)
MTB Race: 25 miles, (new course)
Amazing Race: 5 miles (new course around Eagle Ranch, new clues to solve!)
Kids’ ‘races’: strider and sprint (on Capitol St.)
Kids’ Scavenger Hunt (for the little ones)
Face Painting
Touch-a-Truck: police & fire vehicles, heavy construction equipment (all with excited drivers to ‘co-pilot’ the kids!)
Vendor booths: sample sales, etc.
Churros truck

Finally, as well as all Amazing Race finishers getting a medal, all kids registered for any event will receive a Mountain Rats Festival medal (see below.)

Registration for the ‘big’ races is open now. Registration for the kids’ events coming soon.

We are working on even MORE fun, so watch this space!!

09/19/2022

We are done for this year! Thanks to all who turned out and to everyone who made it possible.

09/16/2022

One day to go! Today we transform Capitol St. to more like this.

09/07/2022

Mountain Rats Festival is 10 days away!

In a celebration of Fall and Wellness, Eagle Ranch welcomes back the 6th annual Mountain Rats Festival with Trail and Mountain Bike Races for the fit, The Amazing Race for families with or without kids, … and much more. There truly is something for everyone.

The Festival kicks off on Thursday night, Sept. 15th, with a Trivia night at Color Roasters, in aid of the Adam Palmer Sustainability Fund, Trees Don’t Move playing a set from 5pm.
On Saturday Sept. 17th, once the Trail Runners start their three races, Eagle Ranch’s Capitol St. will feature fun activities: Endorphin will hold their famous Bootcamp, The Cycle Effect will conduct a Women’s bike clinic, and 10-and-unders will compete is a short sprint.

From noon to 6pm, talented local bands will entertain everyone: Trees Don’t Move, Pluck Norris and Al Maul.

On day 2, Sunday Sept. 18th, once the mountain bike races are under way, music will be provided by a DJ, and our little ones (4 and under) will ride in their own Strider Race.

“With all the action in the heart of Eagle Ranch, it’s a great way to connect with friends and family and experience what Eagle is all about.” said Clark Gundlach, co-founder of the festival.

Mick Daly, co-founder with Gundlach, added: “Mountain Rats Festival offers something for everyone, not just our athletes. All day long, on Saturday and Sunday, Capitol St. will be packed with food trucks providing a variety of delicious fare, vendors offering sample sales, and local businesses will be featured, including our wonderful sponsors. Live music will entertain us both days. It’s going to be a blast!”

Mark your calendars for Sept. 17th and 18th in Eagle Ranch. Visit www.mountainrats.com for the full scoop.