Ruck the Weight VA Annual Memorial Ruck
About this race
The Memorial Ruck serves as a powerful reminder that suicide prevention is a shared responsibility. Participants will carry 18-pound ruck sacks to symbolize the approximately 17.5 Veterans who die by suicide each day in the United States, as reported by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The weight is rounded to 18 pounds to create a tangible representation of the burden carried by Veterans, their families, and communities impacted by suicide.
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Join fellow runners on September 25, 2026 for the Ruck the Weight VA Annual Memorial Ruck. It's a fantastic 1.9K featuring a flat and fast course in Birmingham.
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Ruck the Weight VA Annual Memorial Ruck
The Memorial Ruck serves as a powerful reminder that suicide prevention is a shared responsibility. Participants will carry 18-pound ruck sacks to symbolize the approximately 17.5 Veterans who die by suicide each day in the United States, as reported by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The weight is rounded to 18 pounds to create a tangible representation of the burden carried by Veterans, their families, and communities impacted by suicide.
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Ruck the Weight VA Annual Memorial Ruck takes place in Birmingham, Alabama, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.
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