10th Annual Ruck 'N' Run®
1100 W State HWY 174 | Republic, MO 65738
Come honor & Celebrate our Veterans, build camaraderie, & connect with your community!
Family-friendly: Axe-throwing, Fun, food, Giveaways, Games, CAR SHOW, & More!
We can’t wait to see you by the fire pit!
Please read everything thoroughly, well in advance.
Questions? Click here to contact us.
Ruck 'N' Run® Annual Event / Veterans Appreciation Day
Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 8:30AM
1100 W State HYW 174, Republic, MO 65738
Please read everything thoroughly, well in advance. Train hard! This information is subject to change. We will do everything we can to communicate any changes in a timely manner.
Questions? Contact us at info@rucknrun.org
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.
Ruck 'N' Run® was born out of a desire to:
Honor those who serve(d) by refocusing the over-commercialization of U.S. military observances.
Build camaraderie through shared experiences, interests, and accomplishments.
Connect the community through common ground, collective goals, and a deep sense of belonging, tradition, and purpose.
VIDEOS
Ruck ‘N’ Run® is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Veterans organization. Our Three Pillars are:
Honoring Those Who Serve(d)®
Building Camaraderie
Connecting the Community
We can’t wait to see you by the fire pit!
Why: Veterans Day is not about a sale. It's about our Veterans. Our event is a tangible way for our local community can interact with Veterans and honor them, in person.
What: 10th Annual Ruck ‘N’ Run® walk/run and Celebration of our U.S. Service Members! Ruck it or Run it. Distances: 5.56K®, 7.62K, 11.11K, or FREE .9 Mile.
Uniform: Wear the Ruck ‘N’ Run® event shirt corresponding to the first event you were a Rucker or Runner. If your first year was the 1st annual, that's the shirt to wear. If the 2nd annual was your first event, that's the shirt to wear...and so on.
When: Saturday, November 9, 2024! Opening Ceremony starts at 8:30AM sharp. Please arrive well before 8:20AM.
Where: Two options...
Republic, MO – Base Camp is at Meadowview Baptist Church (1100 W State HWY 174, Republic, MO)
Shadow [virtual] – Compete where you choose (Must provide how many lbs of canned goods donated to a local Veterans shelter and a photo/screenshot from a tracking app showing completion of 5.56K®, 7.62K, OR 11.11K with time.)
Honoring Those Who Serve(d)®
Are you ready for your 10th annual Ruck ‘N’ Run®?
Ruck ‘N’ Run® brings Veterans and Civilians together in a fun, motivating yet challenging event to honor those who serve(d).
Compete "In Their Honor." Dedicate your participation to a Service Member in your life.
Ruck ‘N’ Run® is a boot-camp-inspired walk/run that honors Veterans and connects the community. Through past events, $23,600 and 10,902 lbs of food has been donated to help Veterans and currently serving Military Personnel in need.
During our closing ceremony, we award Hannah's Heroes: Military Kids Scholarship to local seniors. To donate directly to this scholarship fund, click here. Military Kids who are high school seniors in the greater Springfield, MO are encouraged to apply for this scholarship here.
This year’s event will focus on:
Funds will be used to assist families of U.S. Service Members (past and present) that are going through difficult times.
Twenty-five percent of registration fees will go toward this fund.
Home at Last (a program of The Kitchen, Inc.): Goal: 1 ton!
Home at Last serves Veteran families who are homeless or would be homeless but for this organization's assistance.
During our event, canned goods provided by participants will be collected and donated to Home at Last.
More information here.
(If you can't make it to Republic, MO...compete where you live in our virtual/shadow event. We’ll send you an event shirt and a finisher medal. Just make sure to email us a screenshot of your ruck/run and the amount of canned goods you donated to your local Veterans shelter.)
Event: Saturday, November 9, 2024!
Ruck ‘N’ Run® is a walk/run event with a little extra. There are exercise stations along the route specifically designed to give Registrants a small taste of military training. Registrants will complete a set of exercises before continuing (push-ups, body-weight squats, etc. Specific info below, under Route.)
Ruckers walk with a rucksack/backpack/weighted vest. We recommend loading your rucksack/backpack with canned goods to donate after. We do not provide rucksacks/backpacks/weighted vests.
Runners run. Will not carry any weight.
Which registrant type are you? (Choose wisely. Changing registration type is not permitted once submitted.)
Rucker/Runner, Participant/Competitor, Solo/Team
Participant: (just for fun)
Completes 25, 10, or 0 reps at each station. It’s up to you.
Earns a finisher's medal.
Competitor:
Required to complete 25 reps at each station.
Ruckers/Competitors only: Rucksack/backpack/weighted vest must be 45lbs for men / 35lbs for women, weighed before and after the event by our volunteers at the weight station. You’ll get an orange hex sticker for your bib so everyone knows you’re a Rucker/Competitor.
Runners/Competitors will not carry weight, at all but are required to do 25 reps at each station. You’ll get an orange hex sticker for your bib so everyone knows you’re a Runner/Competitor.
Earns a finisher's medal.
Can earn a placement medal (1st/2nd/3rd, Rucker/Runner, Male/Female for each distance).
We do not offer age brackets.
Team Participant: (just for fun)
Minimum of four Ruckers or Runners.
Each member completes 25, 10, or 0 reps at each station. It’s up to you.
Start and finish as a Team!
Each team member earns a finisher's medal
Team Competitor:
Minimum of four Ruckers or Runners (must all be registered the same).
Each team member is required to complete 25 reps at each station.
Rucksack/backpack/weighted vest must be 45lbs for men / 35lbs for women.
Runners will not carry weight, at all.
Each team member earns a finisher's medal.
Can earn a team award.
Each team member can also earn a placement medal since the requirements are the same.
***Note: The stations are designed to be completed without the necessity of rucksack/backpack/weighted vest removal. It’s your choice to remove it to complete the station. However, the challenge is to keep it on, as this adds weight to the exercise. Safety first, though. Getting hit in the head with your rucksack/backpack/weighted vest while during burpees is not fun or required. These exercises are done on the “honor system.” Participants and Participant Teams: You’re encouraged to complete the prescribed exercise at each station before continuing. This is to give you a small taste of boot camp.***
Q: Does everyone who finishes the event earn a finisher's medal?
A: Yes.
Q: Can Team Competitor members also earn a solo placement medal?
A: Yes, since the requirements are the same for Competitors and Team Competitor members.
Route: (Please refer to the maps below.)
The starting line is at the dead end on Meadowview Lane. This is also the finish line. Each participant must stay on the designated route. The routes are 5.56K®, 7.62K, or 11.11K, and our free .9 Mile. There are stations along our route. There are three options to choose from; zero reps, 10 reps, or 25 reps of the station exercises.
Note: Only paid registrations receive an event bag, an event shirt and packet pick up and a finisher medal at the finish line.
5.56K® Route has 5 Stations:
1. Push Ups
2. Jumping Jacks
3. Mountain Climbers (4 count). This is your turnaround point. You will go LEFT to your next station.
4. Body Weight Squats
5. Burpees (6 count)
Note: The 5.56K and 7.62K route split here.
7.62K Route has 7 Stations:
1. Push Ups
2. Jumping Jacks
3. Mountain Climbers (4 count). You will go RIGHT to your next station.
4. Plyo (“clapping”) Push Ups. This is your turnaround point. You will go RIGHT to your next station.
5. Walkout Push Ups
6. Body Weight Squats
7. Burpees (6 count)
11.11K Route has 10 Stations (5.56K® Route X 2):
1. Push Ups
2. Jumping Jacks
3. Mountain Climbers (4 count). This is your turnaround point. You will go LEFT to your next station.
4. Body Weight Squats
5. Burpees (6 count)
Then, continue toward the finish/start line, turn around, and go again.
6. Push Ups
7. Jumping Jacks
8. Mountain Climbers (4 count). This is your turnaround point. You will go LEFT to your next station.
9. Body Weight Squats
10. Burpees (6 count)
MAPS
Our .9 Mile registration is FREE! This allows anyone to try out our event for FREE! Kids are encouraged to participate! This is absolutely FREE! Walk/ruck or run 0.45 miles to our first station, do some push-ups (if you choose), and come right back. TOO EASY! Just like a FUN RUN!
**By registering for this event, you’re agreeing to, at a minimum, train and practice these exercises along a similar route on your own time, prior to the event.**
Placement Medals:
Placement medals will be presented to those who finished 1st, 2nd, & 3rd (fastest time) within specific categories (e.g. Male/Female, Rucker/Runner, 5.56K®/7.62K/11.11K).
A friendly competition between U.S. Military branches will determine which branch finished with the fastest time for both Ruckers & Runners. Be sure to mark the branch you serve(d) in during registration to include your time in this competition.
Event shirts:
Register before October 20 to guarantee you get an event t-shirt.
Packet Pickup:
Thursday, November 7 at 4PM – 8PM
***Pasta Express, 3025 W Republic Rd, Springfield, MO 65807***
Friday, November 8 at 4PM – 8PM
Ruck ‘N’ Run® Base Camp
1100 W HWY 174
Republic, MO 65738
(Bring your hotdogs and burgers and join us by the fire pit!)
Note: A printed or electronic copy of your confirmation email and photo ID is required to confirm registration and receive the event packet. You can also register in person during packet pickup.
If you used a coupon code, please present proof of affiliation (e.g. Military ID if you received a military discount).
*Ruck ‘N’ Run® will not be responsible if you miss the start of the event due to registration/packet pickup delays on Saturday morning.*
Camp out (optional):
Gather around the fire pit to connect with other participants. Camping is at your own risk and we are not responsible for lost or stolen items. Bring your own camping supplies. If you would like to, bring the family. At least 1 participant per campsite (tent, RV, camper, etc.). Campers and RVs are welcome, but utility hookups are not available. Offsite disposal is your responsibility. Only fires in designated areas will be allowed in accordance with the Republic Fire Department.
Timeline:
The main event is Saturday, November 9th
Late registration is 7:30AM - 8:20AM on November 9th. If you know you’ll be late, please pick up your packet on Thursday or Friday. Once registration is closed, packets are available for purchase at our merch booth after start times.
Opening Ceremony is at 8:30AM, sharp. All other activity pauses.
Late Packet Pickup:
At RNR Base Camp; Saturday, November 9, 7:30AM – 8:20AM. Once packet pickup is closed, packets are available for purchase at our merch booth after start times. We strongly recommend registering and picking up your packet on or before Friday to avoid potentially long lines and significant congestion on Saturday. At 8:20AM sharp, our team will shut down Registration and Packet Pick Up to transition to Opening Ceremony.
Keep in mind that your bib will have an attached timing chip. There is no need to return this bib/chip.
Opening Ceremony:
Gather at the stage at 8:20AM. At 8:30AM sharp, we will begin. All other activity ceases.
Start time splits/waves: (subject to change)
Runners: Start time is 9AM
Ruckers: Start time is 9:05AM
FREE .9 Mile: Start time is 9:10AM
Along the route:
The route/road is not closed or blocked off from traffic. Feel free to call out “vehicle from the rear” for safety, as you see fit. Encourage and cheer others on!
After Route Completion:
Once you cross the finish line, are awarded your medal, grab some refreshments, and catch your breath, please return to the finish line to encourage and cheer others on. Please stay at the sides of the finish lane. Ruckers…if you rucked canned goods, be sure to take them to the designated camo netting/food drop area.
Closing Ceremony:
Begins shortly after the last person crosses the finish line. Announcements will be made to assemble at the stage.
Giveaways:
We give out some amazing door prizes! Drawn by bib numbers or random. We also have auction items.
Medical Assistance:
In case of an emergency, call 911.
Communication:
Personal cell phones. Our event staff has handheld radios.
Inclement weather:
In the event of inclement weather, our contingency plan will be determined closer to the event date.
Refunds:
Registration fees are refundable only on a case-by-case basis, with sufficient reason.
Stay informed:
Tell us your thoughts, feedback, and ideas to make Ruck ‘N’ Run® even better. Please contact us here.
***Note: The information mentioned above is subject to change and we will do everything we can to communicate any changes in a timely manner.***