2nd Annual 877th Engineer Battalion 5K & 10K Run or Walk, and GORUCK 10K Ruck
- Date Sat 6th September 2025
- Time 7:30AM CDT
- Location Haleyville, Alabama
- Price $22.20 - $43.40
- Races 5 races
- Distances 1 Mile, 5km, 10km
Event summary
Families are encouraged to bring their kids, as there will be a fun-filled 1-mile Kid's Fun Run, featuring exciting activities like a bubble run, pool noodle run, candy run, and a colorful finale! Each child participant will enjoy free hot dogs to keep their energy up. All finishers in the adult races will receive a commemorative T-shirt, with a special patch awarded to GORUCK participants. With local vendors, food trucks, and fun activities like a rock climbing wall and dunk tank, this event promises to be a
Organiser's Description
The event will consist of a 1 mile Kid's Fun Run or Walk, 5K(3.1 miles) or 10K(6.2 miles) Run or Walk, and 10K GORUCK Ruck along a measured and designated route (Same route as used for the Mark Forester Price of Freedom Race).
The 1 mile Kid's Fun Run will be on the Haleyville High School Track. It will consist of 4 laps. Lap 1 will be a bubble run, Lap 2 will be a pool noodle run, Lap 3 will be a candy run (bring bag or bucket to hold candy), Lap 4 will be a color run (appropriate attire for color packets). There will be free hot dogs for each child participant courtesy of HHC 877th EN BN and Desperation Church (Jasper, AL).
The 5K and 10K Run or Walk will require participants to run or walk along a measured and designated route. Participants will complete the course in the fastest time possible. All finishers receive a T-shirt.
The GORUCK 10K Ruck will require participants to move together as a group along a measured, designated route, and complete multiple tasks together at predetermined locations along the course (tasks include push-ups, air squats, lunges, etc.). Total distance covered will be 10K. Participants will bring their own Ruck (aka. backpack) with Army standard weight of approximately 35lbs dry weight. Dry weight meaning before food, snacks or hydration weight are added. Rucks will be weighed prior to event start time.
All ruck participants will be required to weigh their rucks no later than 30 minutes prior to their race start time. Cadre will weigh and check rucks starting at 0630. The GORUCK event is Cadre led by the Sua Sponte Ruckers Ruck Club. Total distance covered will be 10K(6.2 miles). All finishers receive a T-shirt and custom 877 EN BN 9/11 Ruck GORUCK Patch.
While this event will be run on a measured course and we are currently looking at options for timers and bibs. Be advised that this event may not be timed, so be prepared to keep own time if trying to achieve a personal goal or time. Bib and timer options will be announced at later notice.
In order to receive your T-shirt at the event, all participants must register by 15 August 2025. Registration will close at 0730 on day of event and there may be limited T-shirts available, but you can still register and put your T-shirt sizes in until closing and T-shirts will be available at the Haleyville Armory for later pick-up.
Children 8 years of age and older can attend the ruck with parent/guardian permission. If under 15 years of age, the 35lb weight requirement will be waived. Ruck weight can range from 10 lbs to 20 lbs based on body weight. If over 150lbs (20 lbs), if under 150lbs (10 lbs). Choose a weight that you know your child can handle during the event.
PARKING AVAILBLE ON SITE: There will be free parking located at the Haleyville High School, Middle School, and elementary School.
Let your family and friends know all support and participation is welcome. We are looking to have vendors this year such as, food and drink trucks/tents, snow cones, teas and shakes, lemonade, tamales, street corn, etc. All are local vendors to the Haleyville area. All located in the High School Football Field parking lot. National Guard Recruiters will be on site with activities to include, but not limited to, a rock climbing wall, dunk tank, inflatables, and much more. We look forward to growing and creating a partnership with the community.
Races
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1 Mile Kid's Run or Walk
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 6th September 2025 (10:30AM CDT)
$22.20
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5K Run or Walk
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 6th September 2025 (9:00AM CDT)
$32.80
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10K Run or Walk
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 6th September 2025 (8:00AM CDT)
$38.10
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GORUCK 10K Ruck
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 6th September 2025 (8:00AM CDT)
$43.40
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T-Shirt Only
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 6th September 2025 (7:30AM CDT)
$22.20
For those that do not want to participate but would like a commemorative T-shirt.
2nd Annual 877th Engineer Battalion 5K & 10K Run or Walk, and GORUCK 10K Ruck