Liberty Ruck & 5k
- Date Sat 15th August 2026
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Ruston, Louisiana
- Price $43.40
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the Liberty Ruck & 5k on Saturday, August 15th, 2026, in the vibrant city of Ruston, Lincoln! This exhilarating event features a 5K run/walk and a 1.7-mile ruck run/walk, making it a fantastic opportunity for participants of all fitness levels to come together in support of a great cause. Starting at 8:00 A.M. at 418 Dan Reneau Drive, near the Engineering Buildings, this fun-filled day promises to be one to remember.
Not only will you be able to challenge yourself physically, but you’ll also be contributing to the community, as 90% of the proceeds will go towards the Annual Veterans Day Program, with an additional 10% benefiting a veteran non-profit. Participants are encouraged to don attire representing their favorite branch of the U.S. military, adding an extra layer of pride and camaraderie to the event. After the race, enjoy delicious food from local food trucks and groove to live music during the celebration. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to make a difference while having a blast!
Not only will you be able to challenge yourself physically, but you’ll also be contributing to the community, as 90% of the proceeds will go towards the Annual Veterans Day Program, with an additional 10% benefiting a veteran non-profit. Participants are encouraged to don attire representing their favorite branch of the U.S. military, adding an extra layer of pride and camaraderie to the event. After the race, enjoy delicious food from local food trucks and groove to live music during the celebration. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to make a difference while having a blast!
Organiser's Description
90% OF OUR PROCEEDS WILL GO TO OUR ANNUAL VETERANS DAY PROGRAM AND 10% WILL BE DONATED TO A VETERAN NON-PROFIT.
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO DONATE CLICK THE DONATE TAB. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BECOME A SPONSOR CONTACT LAUREL PESNELL AT (318) 550-6104
RACE LOCATION: 418 DAN RENEAU DRIVE (_NEAR THE ENGINEERING BUILDINGS_)
RACE DATE: AUGUST 15TH, 2026
START TIME: 8:00 A.M.
PACKET PICK-UP:
PACKET PICK-UP WILL BE AVAILABLE THE EVENING BEFORE THE RACE AT THE UNITED WAY BUSINESS LOCATION (939 N. TRENTON ST., RUSTON, LA 71270) FROM 4:00 P.M. TO 6:00 P.M. ON [FRIDAY, AUGUST 14TH ].
FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE, RACE DAY PACKET PICK-UP WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE STARTING AT 7:00 A.M. ON [SATURDAY, AUGUST 15TH ] AT THE RACE SITE.
ENTRY FEES: EARLY BIRD $30 UNTIL MIDNIGHT AUGUST 14TH
RACE DAY $40
RACE DIVISIONS:
5K RUN/ WALK
1.7 MILE RUCK RUN/ WALK
AWARDS: 1ST OVERALL MALE AND FEMALE
1ST MALE AND FEMALE IN EACH OF THE FOLLOWING AGE GROUP FOR BOTH DIVISIONS - 10-20,21-30,31-40,41-50,51-60,61-70,71+
SHOW YOUR PRIDE!
PARTICIPANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO WEAR ATTIRE REPRESENTING THEIR FAVORITE
BRANCH OF THE U.S. MILITARY. WHETHER ITS ARMY, NAVY, AIR FORCE, MARINES,
COAST GUARD, OR SPACE FORCE GEAR UP AND REPRESENT!
AFTER RACE CELEBRATION / FOOD TRUCKS / MUSIC!
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO DONATE CLICK THE DONATE TAB. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BECOME A SPONSOR CONTACT LAUREL PESNELL AT (318) 550-6104
RACE LOCATION: 418 DAN RENEAU DRIVE (_NEAR THE ENGINEERING BUILDINGS_)
RACE DATE: AUGUST 15TH, 2026
START TIME: 8:00 A.M.
PACKET PICK-UP:
PACKET PICK-UP WILL BE AVAILABLE THE EVENING BEFORE THE RACE AT THE UNITED WAY BUSINESS LOCATION (939 N. TRENTON ST., RUSTON, LA 71270) FROM 4:00 P.M. TO 6:00 P.M. ON [FRIDAY, AUGUST 14TH ].
FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE, RACE DAY PACKET PICK-UP WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE STARTING AT 7:00 A.M. ON [SATURDAY, AUGUST 15TH ] AT THE RACE SITE.
ENTRY FEES: EARLY BIRD $30 UNTIL MIDNIGHT AUGUST 14TH
RACE DAY $40
RACE DIVISIONS:
5K RUN/ WALK
1.7 MILE RUCK RUN/ WALK
AWARDS: 1ST OVERALL MALE AND FEMALE
1ST MALE AND FEMALE IN EACH OF THE FOLLOWING AGE GROUP FOR BOTH DIVISIONS - 10-20,21-30,31-40,41-50,51-60,61-70,71+
SHOW YOUR PRIDE!
PARTICIPANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO WEAR ATTIRE REPRESENTING THEIR FAVORITE
BRANCH OF THE U.S. MILITARY. WHETHER ITS ARMY, NAVY, AIR FORCE, MARINES,
COAST GUARD, OR SPACE FORCE GEAR UP AND REPRESENT!
AFTER RACE CELEBRATION / FOOD TRUCKS / MUSIC!
Races
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5k
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 15th August 2026 (8:00AM CDT)
$43.40
CLOSEDThis is a 2 lap course. -
1.7 Mile Ruck
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 15th August 2026 (8:00AM CDT)
$43.40
CLOSEDThis is a 1 lap course.
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