Runnin' for Rhett Hike/Ruck Challenge

You can either join the Blue Crew for 8 different hikes from March through July as part of the TRAILBOUND TOGETHER SERIES, featuring a variety of distances and elevations designed to build strength, endurance, and trail confidence. Or you can grab a backpack with weights or a weighted vest and get in some miles on your own. 

Stay fit this spring and summer with our Trailbound Together: Hike or Ruck Challenge!

When: March 21 – July 31, 2026

Goal: Hike or ruck 25 miles and earn a sweet PATCH for your hat or backpack!

How to participate:
Register for the challenge on RunSignup by Friday, March 20 (FREE registration for paid Runnin' for Rhett membership, a minimum donation of $25 for guests).

• Sign up for a hike with R4R — we have 8 hikes scheduled. 
• Put on a weighted vest or backpack (ruck) and head out around your neighborhood or on a trail.
• Join the Blue Crew with your backpack for a group outing.
• Run the trails with the Rock N Root crew.

Get outside, try something new, and explore a new trail. Come join us! 🌲🥾

Click HERE, for all of the hikes. 

Join fellow runners on March 21, 2026 for the Runnin' for Rhett Hike/Ruck Challenge. It's a fantastic 40.2K featuring a flat and fast course in Sacramento.