Warrior Crucible

  • Date Fri 4th September 2026 - Sat 5th September 2026
  • Time 6:00PM CDT
  • Location Loves Park, Illinois
  • Price $43.65 - $107.25
  • Races 4 races
  • Distances 5km, Ultra

Event summary

Get ready for an inspiring weekend at the Warrior Crucible, taking place from September 4th to 5th, 2026, in Loves Park, Winnebago, IL! This exhilarating 24-hour fundraising event kicks off Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, encouraging participants to challenge themselves while supporting local children battling cancer. The Warrior Crucible features three unique fitness challenges: the Warrior 30 Mile Ruck, an invigorating 5K run/walk, and the Warrior Basic Challenge, where teamwork and resilience shine.

Join us on Friday, September 4th, at 6:00 PM for the Warrior 30 Mile Ruck, navigating through trails and pavement in a supportive group setting. The following day, Saturday, September 5th, at 9:00 AM, lace up your running shoes for the Warrior 5Kβ€”perfect for both seasoned runners and enthusiastic walkers. Later that day, at noon, team up for the Warrior Basic Challenge, a 4-5 hour test of strength and endurance. Participants can earn exclusive patches for completing events, with a special Crucible patch awarded for conquering all three challenges. Don't miss this opportunity to make a difference and have a blast while doing it!

Organiser's Description

To kickoff Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, the Warrior Crucible is a 24-hour fundraising event held annually on Labor Day weekend. The Warrior Crucible consists of three individual fitness challenges. Participants will receive one t-shirt along with an individual Warrior Foundation patch for each event completed. Participants who complete all three events during the 24-hour event will earn the exclusive Crucible patch! See our website for additional event information: https://warriorfoundationnfp.org/warrior-crucible. Expect an email from Mark.seibold@warriorfoundationnfp.org prior to the event with additional event fundraising information.

This event will be held in Loves Park, IL.

THERE IS NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION

All funds raised benefit kids fighting cancer in the local community.

WARRIOR 5K DETAILS
5k run/walk on paved bike path
This is an out and back course, with water at the turnaround
Event starts Saturday, 9/5/26 at 9:00 a.m.
Rucksack not required to complete this event
Patch awarded at completion of race.: All finishers receive a finishers patch. Age group awards will be given to the top 3 in each age group.

WARRIOR 10-30 MILE RUCK

Start and Finish is at Peak Sports Club Loves Park, IL on 9/4/26 @ 6:00pm

This event does not offer refunds or deferrals. If you are registered for the event, you agreed to the no refund and no deferral policy prior to submitting your online registration. This includes those who experience illness, injury or any other condition that may prevent them from participating in the event. This event is rain or shine. The Warrior Foundation reserves the right to cancel the event due to adverse weather conditions (lightning, torrential rain, high winds, etc) or other emergency.

WARRIOR 10-30 MILE RUCK DETAILS
Event starts Friday, 9/4/26 @ 6:00pm. and continues overnight.
The event will start and finish as a group.
You can choose to complete 10, 20, or all 30 miles
30 mile ruck (3, 10 mile looped routes) over both trails and pavement.
There will be a break after each 10 mile loop.
Participants will receive water and limited snacks at 10 miles, 20 miles, and the finish.

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT for this event:
A rucksack aka backpack
Ruck Plate = to your weight requirement
If you weigh >150 lbs = 20 lb. Ruck Plate (or equivalent)
If you weigh < 150 lbs = 10 lb. Ruck Plate (or equivalent)
3L Hydration Bladder
Food/Snacks
Water Bottle (1L) or equivalent (electrolytes recommended)
Reflective Ruck Bands (or equivalent) on your ruck
Headlamp with extra batteries
First Aid Kit
Gloves (1 pair) not medical gloves, working gloves
Hand Sanitizer/Wipes - 1 bottle Purell, 1 package of baby wipes (or equivalent)
Windbreaker (only if the temperature is expected below 60 ^0F)
1-2 Extra Pairs of Socks

WARRIOR BASIC CHALLENGE

This event does not offer refunds or deferrals. If you are registered for the event, you agreed to the no refund and no deferral policy prior to submitting your online registration. This includes those who experience illness, injury or any other condition that may prevent them from participating in the event. This event is rain or shine. The Warrior Foundation reserves the right to cancel the event due to adverse weather conditions (lightning, torrential rain, high winds, etc) or other emergency.

This will be a 4-5 hour Warrior Fitness Challenge that is a team event, not a race.

Start and finish at Peak Sports Club Loves Park, IL

This event does not offer refunds or deferrals. If you are registered for the event, you agreed to the no refund and no deferral policy prior to submitting your online registration. This includes those who experience illness, injury or any other condition that may prevent them from participating in the event. This event is rain or shine. The Warrior Foundation reserves the right to cancel the event due to adverse weather conditions (lightning, torrential rain, high winds, etc) or other emergency.

WARRIOR BASIC DETAILS
8-12 miles rucking over both trails and pavement
Physical Training (PT), calisthenics and functional strength training will be performed using your rucksack for resistance and/or bodyweight exercises
Event starts Saturday, 9/5/26 at 12:00p.m.

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT for this event:

A rucksack aka backpack
Ruck Plate = to your weight requirement
If you weigh >150 lbs = 20 lb. Ruck Plate (or equivalent)
If you weigh < 150 lbs = 10 lb. Ruck Plate (or equivalent)
3L Hydration Bladder
Food/Snacks
Water Bottle (1L) or equivalent (electrolytes recommended)
Reflective Ruck Bands (or equivalent) on your ruck
Headlamp with extra batteries
First Aid Kit (IFAK)
Gloves (1 pair) not medical gloves, working gloves
Hand Sanitizer/Wipes - 1 bottle Purell, 1 package of baby wipes (or equivalent)
Windbreaker (only if the temperature is expected below 60 ^0F)
1-2 Extra Pairs of Socks



WARRIOR CRUCIBLE

The warrior Crucible consists of completing all three events. The event sequence will be: Warrior 30 Mile Ruck, Warrior 5k (can be completed without rucksack), and finishing with the Warrior Basic Challenge. There will be an additional crucible patch given to those completing all three events. Start and Finish for all events is at Peak Sports Club Loves Park, IL

This event does not offer refunds or deferrals. If you are registered for the event, you agreed to the no refund and no deferral policy prior to submitting your online registration. This includes those who experience illness, injury or any other condition that may prevent them from participating in the event. This event is rain or shine. The Warrior Foundation reserves the right to cancel the event due to adverse weather conditions (lightning, torrential rain, high winds, etc) or other emergency.

Races

  • Warrior 5k

    Incl. $3.65 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 5th September 2026 (9:00AM CDT)

    $43.65

    This event does not offer refunds or deferrals. If you are registered for the event, you agreed to the no refund and no deferral policy prior to submitting your online registration. This includes those who experience illness, injury or any other condition that may prevent them from participating in the event. This event is rain or shine. The Warrior Foundation reserves the right to cancel the event due to adverse weather conditions (lightning, torrential rain, high winds, etc) or other emergency. THERE IS NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION!
  • Warrior Ruck

    Incl. $3.65 Fee & T-Shirt

    Fri 4th September 2026 (6:00PM CDT)

    $43.65

    10, 20 or 30 mile ruck held at Peak Sports Club, Loves Park, IL. This can be performed as an individual event, or will be the first of three challenges participants must complete to earn the Crucible patch!
  • Warrior Basic Challenge

    Incl. $3.65 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 5th September 2026 (12:00PM CDT)

    $43.65

    4-5 hour Warrior Fitness Challenge held at Peak Sports Club, Loves Park, IL. A team event, not a race! This can be performed as an individual event or will be the third and final challenge participants must complete to earn the Crucible patch!
  • Warrior Crucible

    Incl. $7.25 Fee & T-Shirt

    Fri 4th September 2026 (6:00PM CDT)

    $107.25

    Participants who complete all three events during the 24-hour event will earn the exclusive Crucible patch!

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4401 Peak Dr, Loves Park, 61111, IL, United States

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