Ruck Sack Race - Busch Gardens Tampa

Saturday, June 3, 2023 Past event

7:00 AM EDT

Tampa, Florida

$27.50–$54.00 · 4 races

5km

Event summary

Get ready for an exciting day of fitness and fun at the Ruck Sack Race, taking place on Saturday, June 3, 2023, at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay in Hillsborough, Florida! This family-friendly event offers a thrilling 5K experience for walkers, runners, and joggers of all levels, with strollers welcome too. Participants will have the chance to earn a Ruck Sack Race Finishing Medal, a stylish race shirt, and a discount code for tickets to Busch Gardens. Kids will also enjoy special awards, making this a perfect outing for the whole family.

For those seeking a bit more challenge, consider joining the Ruck Sack Warrior Challenge, where participants complete the 5K while wearing a 35 lb rucksack, just like military service members. This unique experience offers additional rewards, including a special Ruck Sack Warrior shirt and access to a VIP area at the event. With all proceeds benefiting the Camaraderie Foundation, which supports veterans and service members, you can feel great about participating in this meaningful event. Mark your calendars and prepare for a day of camaraderie, competition, and community spirit!

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Races

Individual 5k Walk/Run/Ruck Participant

Incl. $3.70 Fee & Race Shirt

You will receive the following benefits as an Individual Runner: - Ruck Sack Race Finishing Medal - Race Shirt - Discount code for tickets to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay - Awards for top Male and Female finishers

7:00 AM EDT

$48.70

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Ruck Sack Warrior Challenge

Incl. $4.00 Fee & Race Shirt

Ruck Sack Warriors complete the race wearing a 35 lb rucksack. Participants are to bring their own rucksack that must be weighed at check-in. You will also receive the following benefits: - Unique Ruck Sack Warrior shirt - Race Shirt - Ruck Sack Race Finishing Medal - Discount code for tickets to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay - Access to a Ruck Sack Warrior VIP area at the event. - Awards for top male and female finishers

7:00 AM EDT

$54.00

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Virtual 5k Run/Walk/Ruck Participant
Virtual

Incl. $3.10 Fee & Race Shirt

You will have the following mailed to you as a Virtual Runner: Finisher's Medal Race Shirt

7:00 AM EDT

$38.10

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Kids 5k Walk/Run/Ruck Participant

Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt

You will receive the following benefits as an Individual Runner: - Ruck Sack Race Finishing Medal - Race Shirt - Discount code for tickets to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay - Awards for top finishers

7:00 AM EDT

$27.50

Entries closed

Organiser's description

DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER THE RACE IS POSTPONED TO JUNE 3, 2023. The Ruck Sack Race is a family friendly 5K walk, run, or ruck through Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. This event hosts walkers, runners, and joggers of all fitness levels. Strollers welcome too!

Kids participants in the Ruck Sack Race will receive the following benefits:

* Ruck Sack Race Finishing Medal
* Race Shirt
* Discount code for tickets to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
* Awards for top finishers

Individual participants in the Ruck Sack Race will receive the following benefits:

* Ruck Sack Race Finishing Medal
* Race Shirt
* Discount code for tickets to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
* Awards for top Male and Female finishers

Looking for an extra challenge? Walk, run, or ruck a mile in their boots by registering for the Ruck Sack Warrior Challenge! Ruck Sack Warriors complete the 5K wearing a 35 lb rucksack as is done by military service members during their rucks. Ruck Sack Warrior participants will receive the following benefits:

* Unique Ruck Sack Warrior shirt
* Race Shirt
* Ruck Sack Race Finishing Medal
* Discount code for tickets to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
* Access to a Ruck Sack Warrior VIP area at the event.
* Awards for top male and female finishers

**Please note: Ruck Sack Warrior participants are to bring their own rucksacks, weights, or weighted vests. Participants must weigh-in after the race for their time to be considered.**

All proceeds go to the Camaraderie Foundation http://www.camaraderiefoundation.org. We provide healing for the "invisible wounds of war" through counseling, emotional, and spiritual support for veterans, service members and their families.

**This race will be chip timed. This is not a USATF certified course.**

DAY OF DETAILS

On-site packet pick up & day of registration opens: 6 AM | Race Start: 7 AM

PARKING

Parking is FREE. Please follow directions from the main entrance of Busch Gardens.