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
Join us for the 2025 Wood County, Texas - Ruck for the Fallen on Saturday, May 17, 2025, in the beautiful city of Quitman. This inspiring event honors the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice defending our freedoms. Participants can choose to run or walk in the 5K or 10K distances, with the option to ruck, which involves carrying a weighted backpack of at least 35 pounds. The rucking challenge not only tests your physical limits but also fosters camaraderie as you remember our nation's heroes.
Packet pickup will take place at Speakeasy Coffee House on May 15 and 16, from 8 AM to 4 PM, and on the day of the event at Jim Hogg Park Pavilion from 7 AM to 7:25 AM. Awards will be given to the fastest male and female participants in both the 5K and 10K ruck categories, as well as to teams in the Battle Buddy and Fire Team categories. 100% of the proceeds will benefit the Veteran non-profit Boot Campaign. Whether you’re a seasoned rucker or a first-timer, this event promises to be a memorable experience filled with purpose and community spirit. Don't miss
Packet pickup will take place at Speakeasy Coffee House on May 15 and 16, from 8 AM to 4 PM, and on the day of the event at Jim Hogg Park Pavilion from 7 AM to 7:25 AM. Awards will be given to the fastest male and female participants in both the 5K and 10K ruck categories, as well as to teams in the Battle Buddy and Fire Team categories. 100% of the proceeds will benefit the Veteran non-profit Boot Campaign. Whether you’re a seasoned rucker or a first-timer, this event promises to be a memorable experience filled with purpose and community spirit. Don't miss
Organiser's Description
PACKET PICKUP WILL BE THE FOLLOWING:
5/15 - THURSDAY 8:00AM TO 4:00PM (SPEAKEASY COFFEE HOUSE - 103 N. MAIN ST., QUITMAN)
5/16 - FRIDAY 8:00AM TO 4:00PM (SPEAKEASY COFFEE HOUSE - 103 N. MAIN ST., QUITMAN)
5/17 - JIM HOGG PARK PAVILION 7:00AM TO 7:25AM (100 GOV JIM HOGG PARKWAY, QUITMAN)
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! _
5/15 - THURSDAY 8:00AM TO 4:00PM (SPEAKEASY COFFEE HOUSE - 103 N. MAIN ST., QUITMAN)
5/16 - FRIDAY 8:00AM TO 4:00PM (SPEAKEASY COFFEE HOUSE - 103 N. MAIN ST., QUITMAN)
5/17 - JIM HOGG PARK PAVILION 7:00AM TO 7:25AM (100 GOV JIM HOGG PARKWAY, QUITMAN)
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! _
Races
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Non-Ruck 1 Mile
Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 17th May 2025 (7:30AM CDT)
$54.00
CLOSEDThis 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
CLOSEDThis 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
CLOSEDThis 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
CLOSEDThis 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
CLOSEDThis 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.
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