2025 Wood County, Texas - Ruck for the Fallen

🏅 Event Overview

This Ruck is to honor the men and women that made ultimate sacrifice defending American freedoms. Participants will challenge themselves physically while remembering and celebrating the extraordinary heroes who served our nation.

💰 Proceeds

100% of the proceeds will go to the Veteran Non-Profit Boot Campaign.

🚶‍♂️ Participation Options

• Flexibility: Participants may choose to run/walk the race with or without the ruck participation.
• Podium Awards: Only Ruck participants will be eligible for podium awards.

🏆 Award Categories

• Fastest time Male and Female 5K Ruck
• Fastest time Male and Female 10K Ruck
• Fastest time Battle Buddy 5K Ruck (Two participants must start together and finish within 10 meters of each other)
• Fastest time Battle Buddy 10K Ruck (Four participants must start together and finish within 10 meters of each other)
• Fastest time Fire Team 10K Ruck (Four participants must start together and finish within 10 meters of each other)

🎒 Ruck Specifications

Rucks must weigh at least 35lbs and will be weighed prior to start and immediately after crossing the finish line. Participants are responsible to ensure their rucks weight at least 35lbs. Additional weight will NOT be provided by Event Staff.

🌧️ Event Conditions

NOTE: This is a rain or shine event. Event may be postponed several hours for weather, but will not be rescheduled to a different date. If Ruck is cancelled due to weather, there will be NO refunds.

⚠️ Safety Warning

Warning: This is not a closed track and there will be vehicular traffic on the race route. Participants are responsible to see and avoid all vehicular traffic!

📅 Event Details

Date: May 17, 2025

Location: Governor Jim Hogg Park, 518 S. Main St, Quitman, TX

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