2025 Wood County, Texas - Ruck for the Fallen
- Date Sat 17th May 2025
- Time 7:30AM CDT
- Location Quitman, Texas
- Price $54.00
- Races 5 races
- Distances 1 Mile, 5km, 10km
Event summary
Get ready for an inspiring and physically challenging experience at the 2025 Wood County, Texas - Ruck for the Fallen on Saturday, May 17th, 2025, in Quitman, Wood. This unique event honors the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice defending American freedoms. Participants have the opportunity to challenge themselves in either a 5K or 10K Ruck, with the requirement that rucks weigh at least 35 pounds. Those who choose to compete in the Ruck categories will be eligible for podium awards, including fastest times for both male and female participants, as well as team categories like Battle Buddy and Fire Team Rucks.
All proceeds from this event will benefit the Veteran non-profit Boot Campaign, making every step taken a tribute to our extraordinary heroes. Whether you choose to walk, run, or ruck, this event is a meaningful way to give back while pushing your limits. Please note that this is a rain or shine event, and while weather may delay the start, it will not be rescheduled. Join us for an unforgettable day of camaraderie, remembrance, and fitness!
All proceeds from this event will benefit the Veteran non-profit Boot Campaign, making every step taken a tribute to our extraordinary heroes. Whether you choose to walk, run, or ruck, this event is a meaningful way to give back while pushing your limits. Please note that this is a rain or shine event, and while weather may delay the start, it will not be rescheduled. Join us for an unforgettable day of camaraderie, remembrance, and fitness!
Organiser's Description
This Ruck is to honor the men and women that made ultimate sacrifice defending American freedoms. Participants will challenge themselves physically while remembering and celebrating the extraordinary heroes who served our nation.
100% OF THE PROCEEDS WILL GO TO THE VETERAN NON-PROFIT BOOT CAMPAIGN.
Participants may choose to run/walk the race with or without the ruck participation, however only Ruck participants will be eligible for podium awards.
THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES ARE ELIGIBLE FOR PODIUM AWARDS:
* Fastest time Male and Female 5K Ruck
* Fastest time Male and Female 10K Ruck
* Fastest time Battle Buddy 5K Ruck (Two participants must start together and finish within 10 meters of each other)
* Fastest time Battle Buddy 10K Ruck (Four participants must start together and finish within 10 meters of each other)
* Fastest time Fire Team 10K Ruck (Four participants must start together and finish within 10 meters of each other)
_RUCKS MUST WEIGH AT LEAST 35LBS AND WILL BE WEIGHED PRIOR TO START AND IMMEDIATELY AFTER CROSSING THE FINISH LINE. PARTICIPANTS ARE RESPONSIBLE TO ENSURE THEIR RUCKS WEIGHT AT LEAST 35LBS. ADDITIONAL WEIGHT WILL NOT BE PROVIDED BY EVENT STAFF. _
_NOTE: THIS IS A RAIN OR SHINE EVENT. EVENT MAY BE POSTPONED SEVERAL HOURS FOR WEATHER, BUT WILL NOT BE RESCHEDULED TO A DIFFERENT DATE. IF RUCK IS CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER, THERE WILL BE NO REFUNDS. _
_WARNING: THIS IS NOT A CLOSED TRACK AND THERE WILL BE VEHICULAR TRAFFIC ON THE RACE ROUTE. PARTICIPANTS ARE RESPONSIBLE TO SEE AND AVOID ALL VEHICULAR TRAFFIC! _
100% OF THE PROCEEDS WILL GO TO THE VETERAN NON-PROFIT BOOT CAMPAIGN.
Participants may choose to run/walk the race with or without the ruck participation, however only Ruck participants will be eligible for podium awards.
THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES ARE ELIGIBLE FOR PODIUM AWARDS:
* Fastest time Male and Female 5K Ruck
* Fastest time Male and Female 10K Ruck
* Fastest time Battle Buddy 5K Ruck (Two participants must start together and finish within 10 meters of each other)
* Fastest time Battle Buddy 10K Ruck (Four participants must start together and finish within 10 meters of each other)
* Fastest time Fire Team 10K Ruck (Four participants must start together and finish within 10 meters of each other)
_RUCKS MUST WEIGH AT LEAST 35LBS AND WILL BE WEIGHED PRIOR TO START AND IMMEDIATELY AFTER CROSSING THE FINISH LINE. PARTICIPANTS ARE RESPONSIBLE TO ENSURE THEIR RUCKS WEIGHT AT LEAST 35LBS. ADDITIONAL WEIGHT WILL NOT BE PROVIDED BY EVENT STAFF. _
_NOTE: THIS IS A RAIN OR SHINE EVENT. EVENT MAY BE POSTPONED SEVERAL HOURS FOR WEATHER, BUT WILL NOT BE RESCHEDULED TO A DIFFERENT DATE. IF RUCK IS CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER, THERE WILL BE NO REFUNDS. _
_WARNING: THIS IS NOT A CLOSED TRACK AND THERE WILL BE VEHICULAR TRAFFIC ON THE RACE ROUTE. PARTICIPANTS ARE RESPONSIBLE TO SEE AND AVOID ALL VEHICULAR TRAFFIC! _
Races
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Non-Ruck 1 Mile
Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 17th May 2025 (7:30AM CDT)
$54.00
This will be a 1-mile route without a ruck. -
Non-Ruck 5K
Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 17th May 2025 (7:30AM CDT)
$54.00
This will be a 5K route without a ruck. -
Non-Ruck 10K
Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 17th May 2025 (7:30AM CDT)
$54.00
This will be a 10K route without a ruck. -
5K Ruck (35lbs)
Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 17th May 2025 (7:30AM CDT)
$54.00
This will be a 5K route with a 35lbs ruck. Rucks will be weighed prior to starting and immediately after crossing the finish line. *Additional weight will not be available by staff. Ensure your rucks weight at least 35lbs to compete. -
10K Ruck (35lbs)
Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 17th May 2025 (7:30AM CDT)
$54.00
This will be a 10K route with a 35lbs ruck. Rucks will be weighed prior to starting and immediately after crossing the finish line. *Additional weight will not be available by staff. Ensure your rucks weight at least 35lbs to compete.
2025 Wood County, Texas - Ruck for the Fallen
