2026 Wood County, Texas - Ruck for the Fallen

  • Date Sat 16th May 2026
  • Time 7:30AM CDT
  • Location Quitman, Texas
  • Price $54.00
  • Races 5 races
  • Distances 1 Mile, 5km, 10km

Event summary

Join us for the 2026 Ruck for the Fallen on Saturday, May 16th, 2026, in the beautiful city of Quitman, Texas. This inspiring event is not just a challenge for participants, but a heartfelt tribute to the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms. Participants can choose to walk or run either a 5K or 10K distance, with the unique twist of adding a ruckβ€”participants must carry a minimum weight of 35 pounds to compete for podium awards. Whether you join solo or with a team, this event promises camaraderie and a spirit of remembrance.

The Ruck for the Fallen is more than just a race; it's an opportunity to support our veterans, with 99% of the proceeds benefiting the Boot Campaign, a nonprofit dedicated to improving the lives of veterans and military families. The remaining funds will support the Quitman Lake Country Charitable Foundation, which works to enhance the quality of life in the local community. Don't miss out on packet pickup on May 14th and 15th at Honor Coffee, and get ready to lace up your shoes for an unforgettable day on May 16th at Jim Hogg Park. Embrace the challenge, honor our

Organiser's Description

SPONSORSHIP LEVELS

TITLE SPONSOR - $1,500

Limited to one sponsor.

Name/business name on a sign along the route, name/ business name on a banner sign and largest name and/or logo on the back of event t-shirt.

PLATINUM - $1,000

Limited to two sponsors.

Your name/business name on a sign along the route, your name/ business name on a banner sign and larger name and/or logo on the back of event t-shirt.

GOLD - $500

Your name/business name on a sign along the route and larger name and/or logo on the back of event t-shirt.

SILVER - $250

Your name/business name placed on the back of event t-shirt.

BRONZE - $100

Your name/business name on a sign placed along the route.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN SPONSORING THE 2026 RUCK, PLEASE CONTACT EVENT DIRECTOR JAMES ATTAWAY AT 903-315-7789!

PACKET PICKUP WILL BE THE FOLLOWING:

5/14 - THURSDAY 8:00AM TO 4:00PM (HONOR COFFEE - 103 N. MAIN ST., QUITMAN)

5/15 - FRIDAY 8:00AM TO 4:00PM (HONOR COFFEE - 103 N. MAIN ST., QUITMAN)

5/16 - 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.

99% OF THE PROCEEDS WILL GO TO THE VETERAN NON-PROFIT BOOT CAMPAIGN.

Boot Campaign's mission is to unite Americans to honor and restore the lives of Veterans and military families through individualized, life-improving care. More information about Boot Campaign can be found here: https://bootcampaign.org

1% OF THE PROCEEDS WILL GO TO THE QUITMAN LAKE COUNTRY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION.

The Quitman Lake Country Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to improving the lives of people and animals of all ages living in the Quitman and surrounding Lake Country communities through charitable relief.

Purpose: Aid other organizations in funding projects, identify worthy projects that are beyond the capability of other organizations such as donations of property and other non-cash donations, help with needs of people and animals in distress, and accumulate larger funds for long term/large projects and endowment funds

Mission: To Promote the general improvement of the Quitman Lake Country and surrounding area, by improving quality of life and alleviating the effects of poverty and economic hardship through charitable relief and assistance.

More information about the Lake Country Charitable Foundation can be found here: https://www.quitmanfoundation.info/about

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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

  • Non-Ruck 1 Mile

    Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 16th May 2026 (7:30AM CDT)

    $54.00

    OPENS 05 MAR
    This will be a 1-mile route without a ruck.
  • Non-Ruck 5K

    Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 16th May 2026 (7:30AM CDT)

    $54.00

    OPENS 05 MAR
    This will be a 5K route without a ruck.
  • Non-Ruck 10K

    Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 16th May 2026 (7:30AM CDT)

    $54.00

    OPENS 05 MAR
    This will be a 10K route without a ruck.
  • 5K Ruck (35lbs)

    Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 16th May 2026 (7:30AM CDT)

    $54.00

    OPENS 05 MAR
    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 16th May 2026 (7:30AM CDT)

    $54.00

    OPENS 05 MAR
    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.

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Location

Governor Jim Hogg Park, 518 S. Main St, Quitman, 75783, TX, United States

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