Ruck 'N' Run
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12th Annual Ruck 'N' Run®
12th Annual Ruck 'N' Run® is a veterans appreciation walk and run held in Republic, Missouri on Saturday, November 7, 2026. Base Camp is at Meadowview Baptist Church, 1100 W State HWY 174. The event is organized by a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with three pillars: Honoring Those Who Serve(d)®, Building Camaraderie, and Connecting the Community.
The event is boot camp inspired and includes exercise stations along the routes where participants perform bodyweight exercises. Registrants choose between Rucker and Runner categories. Ruckers carry a rucksack, backpack, or weighted vest; runners do not carry weight. Two participation levels are offered: Participant (optional or reduced reps at stations) and Competitor (required 25 reps at each station with no modifications). Team divisions are available with a minimum of four members.
Distances:
- 5.56K®
- 7.62K
- 11.11K
- 30K official Norwegian Foot March
- .9 Mile free
The 30K Norwegian Foot March is a certified ruck only route requiring an 11 kg rucksack and follows NFM standards. Paid registrants receive an event bag, event shirt, packet pickup, and a finisher medal. Placement medals are awarded for top finishes in specified categories. The event collects canned goods for Home at Last with a two ton goal, allocates 25 percent of registration fees to an Honoring Those Who Serve fund, and supports a local scholarship program. Family activities include axe throwing, a car show, food, games, giveaways, on site medical volunteers, and water stations along routes. Camping near the fire pit is optional. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
