Strong Shall Stand 5K Run & Ruck
- Date Sat 15th November 2025
- Time 8:00AM CST
- Location Longview, Texas
- Price $38.10
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the Strong Shall Stand 5K Run & Ruck on Saturday, November 15, 2025, in Longview, Gregg, where community spirit and fitness come together for a meaningful cause! This exciting event is a tribute to the courageous individuals who protect and serve our communities, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting Operation True North, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing essential mental health services to veterans, active duty military, first responders, healthcare workers, and their families.
Participants can choose between a competitive 5K Run or a spirited 5K Ruck, where ruck weights should not exceed 40 pounds. Race day kicks off at 7:00 AM with packet pickup and check-in, followed by the ruck start at 8:00 AM and the run at 8:15 AM. Enjoy chip-timed results, custom performance shirts, and unique finisher items, with medals awarded to the first 100 run finishers and buttons for the first 50 ruck finishers. Don’t miss the chance to win exciting prizes, including gift cards to Racquet & Jog and free treats from Wild Honey Creamery! Come out to celebrate fitness, community, and support for our heroes!
Participants can choose between a competitive 5K Run or a spirited 5K Ruck, where ruck weights should not exceed 40 pounds. Race day kicks off at 7:00 AM with packet pickup and check-in, followed by the ruck start at 8:00 AM and the run at 8:15 AM. Enjoy chip-timed results, custom performance shirts, and unique finisher items, with medals awarded to the first 100 run finishers and buttons for the first 50 ruck finishers. Don’t miss the chance to win exciting prizes, including gift cards to Racquet & Jog and free treats from Wild Honey Creamery! Come out to celebrate fitness, community, and support for our heroes!
Organiser's Description
This run & ruck is more than just a race its a show of solidarity with the brave individuals who protect, serve, and heal others, often at great personal cost. A portion of the race proceeds benefits Operation True North [https://operationtruenorth.com/], a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization providing mental health services to veterans, active duty military, first responders, health care workers and their families.
For vendor / sponsorship questions, please email us at [email protected].
WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH REGISTRATION?
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Custom, fully-sublimated performance shirt, sponsored by Twisted Lines Apparel!
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Chip-timed results
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Finisher item
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Medals for the first 100 run finishers
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Buttons for the first 50 ruck finishers
RACE SCHEDULE _This schedule is subject to change at the race director's discretion. _
Packet Pickup
Friday, November 14, 2025 | 4PM - 6PM
Project One Roofing Longview, 3505 W Loop 281, Longview, TX 75604
_Special THANKS to Project One Roofing for being our timing sponsor & packet pickup host!_
Race Day
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7:00AM Packet Pickup / Check In Opens
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7:45AM Welcome & Opening Remarks
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8:00AM 5K Ruck START
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8:15AM 5K Run START
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9:15AM 5K Run Awards
RESULTS & AWARDS
The 5K _run is competitive_, while _the ruck is not_. We recommend that ruck weights not exceed 40 pounds per rucker. 5K Run age groups for awards shall be 1st, 2nd, 3rd place male & 1st, 2nd, 3rd place female in the youth category (ages 17 and under) and overall (ages 18 and older).
PRIZES
1st place male and female, overall - $150 gift card to Racquet & Jog
2nd place male & female, overall - $100 gift card to Racquet & Jog
3rd place male & female, overall - $50 gift card to Racquet & Jog
1st place male and female, youth - 2 "Free Scoop Cards" from Wild Honey Creamery
2nd place male & female, youth - 2 "Free Scoop Cards" from Wild Honey Creamery
3rd place male & female, youth - 2 "Free Scoop Cards" from Wild Honey Creamery
For vendor / sponsorship questions, please email us at [email protected].
WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH REGISTRATION?
*
Custom, fully-sublimated performance shirt, sponsored by Twisted Lines Apparel!
*
Chip-timed results
*
Finisher item
*
Medals for the first 100 run finishers
*
Buttons for the first 50 ruck finishers
RACE SCHEDULE _This schedule is subject to change at the race director's discretion. _
Packet Pickup
Friday, November 14, 2025 | 4PM - 6PM
Project One Roofing Longview, 3505 W Loop 281, Longview, TX 75604
_Special THANKS to Project One Roofing for being our timing sponsor & packet pickup host!_
Race Day
*
7:00AM Packet Pickup / Check In Opens
*
7:45AM Welcome & Opening Remarks
*
8:00AM 5K Ruck START
*
8:15AM 5K Run START
*
9:15AM 5K Run Awards
RESULTS & AWARDS
The 5K _run is competitive_, while _the ruck is not_. We recommend that ruck weights not exceed 40 pounds per rucker. 5K Run age groups for awards shall be 1st, 2nd, 3rd place male & 1st, 2nd, 3rd place female in the youth category (ages 17 and under) and overall (ages 18 and older).
PRIZES
1st place male and female, overall - $150 gift card to Racquet & Jog
2nd place male & female, overall - $100 gift card to Racquet & Jog
3rd place male & female, overall - $50 gift card to Racquet & Jog
1st place male and female, youth - 2 "Free Scoop Cards" from Wild Honey Creamery
2nd place male & female, youth - 2 "Free Scoop Cards" from Wild Honey Creamery
3rd place male & female, youth - 2 "Free Scoop Cards" from Wild Honey Creamery
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Operation True North Headquarters, 1626 East Whaley Street, Longview, 75601, TX, United States
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