Ruck 'N' Run® (11th Annual)

  • Date Sat 8th November 2025
  • Time 8:20AM CST
  • Location Republic, Missouri
  • Price Free - $50.82
  • Races 11 races

Event summary

Join us for the 11th Annual Ruck 'N' Run® on Saturday, November 8, 2025, in Republic, Greene, where community spirit and camaraderie shine as we honor our Veterans. This unique event features a choice of four exciting race distances: 5.56K, 7.62K, 11.11K, or a free .9-mile option. Whether you choose to Ruck—carrying a weighted rucksack—or run with ease, there's something for everyone. Participants can register as individuals or teams, and we encourage you to bring canned goods to support homeless Veterans, creating a meaningful impact as you cross the finish line. With only 500 registration spots available, don’t miss your chance to be part of this inspiring and energetic event that combines fitness, fun, and community connection. Celebrate Veterans Day weekend with us!

Organiser's Description

ONLY 500 REGISTRATION SPOTS AVAILABLE!

* Come HONOR & Celebrate our Veterans, BUILD camaraderie, & CONNECT with your community! Come _Ruck N Run_ with us!
* Complete details at RuckNRun.org/events/11th [https://www.rucknrun.org/events/11th]. This includes; do I RUCK or RUN it, what ruck weight, packet pick-up info, what to wear...It's very detailed.
* Created in 2015 by an Army Drill Sergeant, Ruck N Run is the first ever boot-camp-inspired walk/run event that honors Veterans, builds camaraderie, and connects the community.
* Our Veterans Day weekend walk/run event features 4 distance options with exercise stations along the route.

RUCK IT _OR_ RUN IT:

* Ruckers, ruck; carry a weight: rucksack/backpack/weighted vest. We recommend you load your rucksack/backpack with canned goods for homeless Veterans to donate after you cross the finish line.
* Runners, run; do not carry any weight.

YOU CHOOSE:

* Participant (just for fun) or Competitor (prescribed requirements)
* Solo or Team
* 5.56K, 7.62K, 11.11K, or our free .9 mile
* Republic, MO or virtually

Races

  • Ruck 5.56K

    Incl. $3.82 Fee & Event Packet

    Sat 8th November 2025 (8:20AM CST)

    $50.82

    Rucking is walking with your own backpack, rucksack, or weighted vest, stopping at each exercise station along the route. Participants do the event "just for fun." How much weight and how many reps? It's totally up to you...super lightweight, medium weight, heavy, 0 reps, 5, 10, 25 reps. Competitors are required to complete all 25 reps at each station, and their backpack/rucksack/weighted vest requirement is 35 lbs for ladies and 45 lbs for men, weighed before and after the event. Your hydration source must not be weighed. Either way, wearing your rucksack, backpack, or weighted vest while doing exercises is totally up to you. We encourage all Ruckers to use canned goods for weight, then offload them in our food collection area (camo netting) to be donated to local homeless Veterans.
  • Ruck 7.62K

    Incl. $3.82 Fee & Event Packet

    Sat 8th November 2025 (8:20AM CST)

    $50.82

    Rucking is walking with your own backpack, rucksack, or weighted vest, stopping at each exercise station along the route. Participants do the event "just for fun." How much weight and how many reps? It's totally up to you...super lightweight, medium weight, heavy, 0 reps, 5, 10, 25 reps. Competitors are required to complete all 25 reps at each station, and their backpack/rucksack/weighted vest requirement is 35 lbs for ladies and 45 lbs for men, weighed before and after the event. Your hydration source must not be weighed. Either way, wearing your rucksack, backpack, or weighted vest while doing exercises is totally up to you. We encourage all Ruckers to use canned goods for weight, then offload them in our food collection area (camo netting) to be donated to local homeless Veterans.
  • Ruck 11.11K

    Incl. $3.82 Fee & Event Packet

    Sat 8th November 2025 (8:20AM CST)

    $50.82

    Rucking is walking with your own backpack, rucksack, or weighted vest, stopping at each exercise station along the route. Participants do the event "just for fun." How much weight and how many reps? It's totally up to you...super lightweight, medium weight, heavy, 0 reps, 5, 10, 25 reps. Competitors are required to complete all 25 reps at each station, and their backpack/rucksack/weighted vest requirement is 35 lbs for ladies and 45 lbs for men, weighed before and after the event. Your hydration source must not be weighed. Either way, wearing your rucksack, backpack, or weighted vest while doing exercises is totally up to you. We encourage all Ruckers to use canned goods for weight, then offload them in our food collection area (camo netting) to be donated to local homeless Veterans.
  • Run 5.56K

    Incl. $3.82 Fee & Event Packet

    Sat 8th November 2025 (8:20AM CST)

    $50.82

    Runners do not run with a backpack, rucksack, or weighted vest. Just regular running, stopping at each exercise station along the route. Participants do the event "just for fun." How many reps? It's totally up to you...0 reps, 5, 10, 25 reps. Competitors are required to complete all 25 reps at each station. We encourage all Registrants to collect/bring canned goods canned goods at our event to donate to local homeless Veterans.
  • Run 7.62K

    Incl. $3.82 Fee & Event Packet

    Sat 8th November 2025 (8:20AM CST)

    $50.82

    Runners do not run with a backpack, rucksack, or weighted vest. Just regular running, stopping at each exercise station along the route. Participants do the event "just for fun." How many reps? It's totally up to you...0 reps, 5, 10, 25 reps. Competitors are required to complete all 25 reps at each station. We encourage all Registrants to collect/bring canned goods canned goods at our event to donate to local homeless Veterans.
  • Run 11.11K

    Incl. $3.82 Fee & Event Packet

    Sat 8th November 2025 (8:20AM CST)

    $50.82

    Runners do not run with a backpack, rucksack, or weighted vest. Just regular running, stopping at each exercise station along the route. Participants do the event "just for fun." How many reps? It's totally up to you...0 reps, 5, 10, 25 reps. Competitors are required to complete all 25 reps at each station. We encourage all Registrants to collect/bring canned goods canned goods at our event to donate to local homeless Veterans.
  • Norwegian Foot March 30K Ruck

    Incl. $3.82 Fee & Event Packet

    Sat 8th November 2025 (8:20AM CST)

    $50.82

    Ruck 'N' Run, in collaboration with Missouri State University ROTC, and with official approval from the Norwegian Embassy (Office of the Defense Attach'e), has officially added the Norwegian Foot March (NFM) 30K to our annual event. This is a ruck only eventno exercise stations. All ruckers will start at the same time. Since the NFM takes more time to complete, you will miss our customary closing ceremony. HISTORY: First held in 1915 as a test of marching endurance for soldiers in the Norwegian Military. A strategic goal was to be able to move larger units of troops over a great distance swiftly and in a manner that enabled them to efficiently be combat-ready even after the march by carrying their rucksack /weaponry of 11 kg. The goal today is to stimulate the general interest of marching over extended distances amongst military and civilian personnel. Guidelines: Test: The test consists of a 30km/18.6mile march (march/run) with rucksack containing 11kg (24 lbs). There is no requirement to carry your rifle. Attire: Approved military uniform. Field uniform/work uniform and military grade boots. The uniform must be within regulation during the march. Civilian events and where civilians partake in a military setting, civilian clothing is allowed i.e., long trousers and boots with a minimum weight of 1.5 kg (3.3 lbs). Rucksack with content must weigh in at minimum 11 kg/24 lbs. at both start and finish line. Rucksack/backpack of military grade. Civilian participants can use a civilian version of rucksack. All NFM registrants are considered Competitors. During registration, select Competitor (not Participant). No exercise stations for NFM registrants. Required Time Limits to Qualify: (must finish before the following max allowable time.) Age group: Women / Men I. Age 18-20: 5h25m (women) 4h35m (men) II. Age 21-34: 5h15m (women) 4h30m (men) III. Age 35-42: 5h25m (women) 4h35m (men) IV. Age 43-49: 5h30m (women) 4h40m (men) V. Age 50-54: 5h40m (women) 4h50m (men) VI. Age 55-59: 5h50m (women) 5h0m (men) VII. Age 60+: 6h0m (women) 5h15m (men)
  • Free .9 Mile

    Sat 8th November 2025 (8:20AM CST)

    Free

    FREE, but you must register and sign our waiver to participate. Come and honor Veterans with us! Your .9 mile registration is FREE! This allows ANYONE to try out our event for FREE! Kids of all ages are encouraged to participate. We encourage everyone to collect/bring canned goods to our event to be donated to local homeless Veterans. This is absolutely FREE! Walk or run 0.45 miles to our first exercise station, do some push-ups (if you choose), and come right back. TOO EASY! Just like a FUN RUN! Please note that .9 mile registrants will not receive a bib (number), a finishers medal, a race packet, or a t-shirt. This is strictly a free version with one optional station to give a small taste of what Ruck N Run is all about. Arrive early (around 8am). Be part of our opening ceremony. Youll have a designated start time. Stay on the RIGHT side of the road on the way out and on the LEFT side of the road on your way back to the finish line!
  • Shadow 5.56K

    Incl. $3.82 Fee & Event Packet

    $50.82

    Shadow Registrants do the event "just for fun." Rucking is walking with your own backpack, rucksack, or weighted vest, stopping at each exercise station along the route. How much weight and how many reps? It's totally up to you...super lightweight, medium weight, heavy, 0 reps, 5, 10, 25 reps. Wearing your rucksack, backpack, or weighted vest while doing exercises is totally up to you. Runners do not run with a backpack, rucksack, or weighted vest. Just regular running, stopping at each exercise station along the route. We encourage all Registrants to collect canned goods and donate them to your local homeless Veterans' shelter. Canned goods make good weights inside your backpack/rucksack.
  • Shadow 7.62K

    Incl. $3.82 Fee & Event Packet

    $50.82

    Shadow Registrants do the event "just for fun." Rucking is walking with your own backpack, rucksack, or weighted vest, stopping at each exercise station along the route. How much weight and how many reps? It's totally up to you...super lightweight, medium weight, heavy, 0 reps, 5, 10, 25 reps. Wearing your rucksack, backpack, or weighted vest while doing exercises is totally up to you. Runners do not run with a backpack, rucksack, or weighted vest. Just regular running, stopping at each exercise station along the route. We encourage all Registrants to collect canned goods and donate them to your local homeless Veterans' shelter. Canned goods make good weights inside your backpack/rucksack.
  • Shadow 11.11K

    Incl. $3.82 Fee & Event Packet

    $50.82

    Shadow Registrants do the event "just for fun." Rucking is walking with your own backpack, rucksack, or weighted vest, stopping at each exercise station along the route. How much weight and how many reps? It's totally up to you...super lightweight, medium weight, heavy, 0 reps, 5, 10, 25 reps. Wearing your rucksack, backpack, or weighted vest while doing exercises is totally up to you. Runners do not run with a backpack, rucksack, or weighted vest. Just regular running, stopping at each exercise station along the route. We encourage all Registrants to collect canned goods and donate them to your local homeless Veterans' shelter. Canned goods make good weights inside your backpack/rucksack.

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1100 W State HWY 174, Republic, 65738, MO, United States

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