250 Miles Of Freedom
About this race
250 Miles. 90 Days. One Mission.
Freedom wasn’t a gift—it was earned. This spring, we’re honoring that sacrifice the only way we know how: under load, mile by mile. From April 1st through June 30th, H3 Ruckers is laying down the gauntlet. This isn’t a race to be the fastest, and it’s not about who crosses the finish line first. This is a test of consistency, grit, and discipline. It’s about showing respect for the freedoms we enjoy by choosing to do something difficult.
The Mission Brief
Timeline: 90 Days (April 1 – June 30)
Objective: Complete 250 Rucked Miles
The Goal: Every mile is a reminder. Every step is a choice. Every ruck is a statement.
Why We Ruck?
We believe that hard things make strong people. We believe that showing up matters. And we believe that if freedom is worth having, it’s worth carrying.
Are you ready to shoulder the load?
"This isn't about the pace; it's about the persistence."
Be sure to tag us in all challenge photos on Instagram @H3Ruckers
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Running
250 Miles of Freedom - Mixed
The Objective: 250 Miles. Your Method. No Excuses. From April 1st to June 30th, we’re clocking 250 miles to honor those who served. How you get there is up to you—ruck, run, walk, cycle, swim, row, or climb. Whether you’re hitting the SkiErg in the gym or the trails with your crew, the mission remains the same: show up, put in the work, and honor our nation’s heroes.
250 Miles Of Freedom - Ruck
250 Miles. 90 Days. Under Load. From April 1st through June 30th, we aren't just moving—we’re shouldering the weight of our mission. This challenge is strictly for those willing to put boots to pavement and weight to back. 250 miles of pure rucking to honor our nation’s heroes. No wheels, no shortcuts—just you, your ruck, and the discipline to see it through.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 10 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Jacksonville, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:15 AM and sets at 7:45 PM local time (EDT) in Jacksonville on April 1, 2026 — 12h 30m of daylight.
Course
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2026 results — 250 Miles Of Freedom
37 finishers across 2 distances · leading places in the 250 Miles of Freedom - Mixed
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brendan Nintzel | — | — |
| 2 | Stacey Miller | — | — |
| 3 | Chris Candler | — | — |
| 4 | JW Salazar | 9:28:44 | 15:42 /mi |
| 5 | Andrew Cowan | — | — |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 61 Jacksonville events
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