Liberty Ruck 5k
- Date Sat 15th August 2026
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Ruston, Louisiana
- Price $32.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Liberty Ruck 5K, taking place on Saturday, August 15th, 2026, in the vibrant city of Ruston, Lincoln! This exciting event features a choice between a 5K run/walk and a 1.7-mile ruck run/walk, catering to all fitness levels. The race kicks off at 8:00 AM, with packet pick-up starting at 7:00 AM, ensuring you have everything you need to participate.
Join us for a fantastic cause as all proceeds will go towards feeding veterans and their families. Participants are encouraged to don attire that showcases their support for their favorite branch of the U.S. military, whether it’s Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, or Space Force.
With entry fees starting at just $30 for early bird registration, this is an event you won't want to miss! Celebrate your achievement post-race with delicious food trucks, lively music, and community spirit. Come out and show your pride at the Liberty Ruck 5K—where every step makes a difference!
Join us for a fantastic cause as all proceeds will go towards feeding veterans and their families. Participants are encouraged to don attire that showcases their support for their favorite branch of the U.S. military, whether it’s Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, or Space Force.
With entry fees starting at just $30 for early bird registration, this is an event you won't want to miss! Celebrate your achievement post-race with delicious food trucks, lively music, and community spirit. Come out and show your pride at the Liberty Ruck 5K—where every step makes a difference!
Organiser's Description
ALL PROCEEDS WILL GO TO FEEDING VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES.
YOU CAN DONATE ON THIS SITE OR IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BECOME A SPONSOR, CONTACT LAUREL PESENELL 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 BEGIN AT 7:00 A.M. RACE MORNING, 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!
YOU CAN DONATE ON THIS SITE OR IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BECOME A SPONSOR, CONTACT LAUREL PESENELL 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 BEGIN AT 7:00 A.M. RACE MORNING, 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!
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418 Dan Reneau Drive, Ruston, 71270, LA, United States
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