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 for an exciting day of fitness and camaraderie at the Liberty Ruck & 5K event on Saturday, August 15th, 2026, in Ruston, Lincoln! Kicking off at 8:00 A.M. at 418 Dan Reneau Drive, this event features two engaging race distances: a 5K run/walk and a 1.7-mile ruck run/walk. Participants are encouraged to showcase their pride for the U.S. military by wearing attire representing their favorite branch. The event not only promises a fun, spirited atmosphere with food trucks and live music after the race but also plays a significant role in giving back to the community, with 90% of proceeds benefiting the annual Veterans Day program and 10% going to a veteran non-profit organization.
Join us for packet pick-up on the evening before the race from 6:30 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at the United Way business location or on race day starting at 7:00 A.M. Secure your spot with early bird registration for just $30 until midnight on August 14th, or $40 on race day. With awards for the top finishers in various age groups, this event
Join us for packet pick-up on the evening before the race from 6:30 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at the United Way business location or on race day starting at 7:00 A.M. Secure your spot with early bird registration for just $30 until midnight on August 14th, or $40 on race day. With awards for the top finishers in various age groups, this event
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 6:30 P.M. TO 8:00 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 6:30 P.M. TO 8:00 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!
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418 Dan Reneau Drive, Ruston, 71270, LA, United States
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