Ruck 'N' Run® (12th Annual)
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Ruck 'N' Run® (12th Annual)

Republic, Missouri, United States
Nov 10, 2018
Running

About this race

Only 650 registration spots available!

  • Come HONOR & Celebrate our Veterans, BUILD camaraderie, & CONNECT with your community! Come Ruck ‘N’ Run® with us!
  • Complete details at RuckNRun.org/events/12th. This includes; do I RUCK or RUN it, what ruck weight, packet pick-up info, what to wear...It's very detailed.
  • Created in 2015 by an Army Drill Sergeant, Ruck ‘N’ Run® is the first ever boot-camp-inspired walk/run event that honors Veterans, builds camaraderie, and connects the community.
  • Our Veterans Day weekend walk/run event features 4 distance options with exercise stations along the route.

RUCK it or RUN it:

  • Ruckers, ruck; carry a weight: rucksack/backpack/weighted vest. We recommend you load your rucksack/backpack with canned goods for homeless Veterans to donate after you cross the finish line.
  • Runners, run; do not carry any weight.

You choose:

  • Participant (just for fun) or Competitor (prescribed requirements)
  • Solo or Team
  • 5.56K, 7.62K, 11.11K, 30K (official Norwegian Foot March), or our free .9 mile
  • Republic, MO or virtually

Join fellow runners on November 10, 2018 for the Ruck 'N' Run® (12th Annual). It's a fantastic 5.6K featuring a flat and fast course in Republic.

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Ruck 'N' Run® (Shadow)

Honoring Those Who Serve(d)® Are you ready for Ruck 'N' Run? You pick the location, day, and time. Earn your own shirt and finisher's medal! We mail it to you. ***New this year...a 7.62K option with 7 stations.*** Compete "In Their Honor." Dedicate your participation to a Service Member in your life. Ruck ‘N’ Run is a boot camp inspired walk/run that honors Veterans and connects the community. Through past events, $10,500 and 4,459lbs of food has been donated to Veteran organizations! ***The exercise stations are optional.*** This facebook event page is for the SHADOW Ruck 'N' Run only. Our shadow event is for those that can't make it to Republic, MO on Nov 10th. This event can be done on the same day or whatever day you choose within 10 days of Nov 10th. Challenge others to compete with you by clicking "Invite" on this page. If you want to compete in Republic, MO, please go here: www.RunSignUp.com/RuckNRun or www.Facebook.com/events/448963082200912 INFO: Grab your rucksack/backpack and throw in some canned goods and ruck it down the road for a great cause. You can also run this event without your ruck. Raising Awareness & Benefiting These Local Veteran Organizations: 1. Combat Boots & High Heels (CB&HH): A Veteran 501(c)(3) that strives to Engage, Enable, and Empower men and women through mentorship and assistance. CB&HH is additionally focused on addressing certain unique needs that female service members encounter. CB&HH volunteers and advocates tirelessly dedicate themselves to battling the negative effects present in today's Veteran community, such as suicide, depression, homelessness, unemployment, and poverty. More information at: www.combatbootsandhighheels.org 2. Find a local Veterans shelter and give canned goods. These canned goods can be placed in your rucksack as weight. Please let us know how much you've donated. ROUTES 5.56K with 5 stations 7.62K with 7 stations Ruckers walk with their own rucksack/backpack. You can choose to walk without a ruck. Runners do not have a rucksack/backpack. You have the option of completing the exercise stations. Ruckers...It's your choice to keep your ruck on or take it off during the exercises. The weight of your ruck is totally up to you. We highly recommended that each participant practice these exercises along a 5.56K or 7.62K route on their own time, prior to the event. Train hard. Tip: Having a rucksack with a waist belt is better than having a regular school backpack. 5.56K Route with 5 Stations: 1. Push Ups 2. Jumping Jacks 3. Mountain Climbers (4 count) 4. Body Weight Squats 5. Burpees (6 count) 7.62K Route with 7 Stations: 1. Push Ups 2. Jumping Jacks 3. Mountain Climbers (4 count) 4. Plyo (“clapping”) Push Ups 5. Walkout Push Ups 6. Body Weight Squats 7. Burpees (6 count) There are 3 options to choose from; Zero reps, 10 reps, or 25 reps of the station exercises. Event shirts and Finisher's medal: Register before October 10, 2018 to guarantee you get an event t-shirt. Your shirt and medal will be mailed to the address you provide. Please provide the following information so we can mail the shirt and medal you earned. 1. Which Veterans shelter did you donate to? (shelter name, city, state) 2. How many pounds of canned goods did you donate? Thank you for Honoring Those Who Serve(d)® with us!

Nov 10, 2018 5.6K 7:00 AM
$45.00
Closed

About Republic

Ruck 'N' Run® (12th Annual) takes place in Republic, Missouri, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.

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