Ruck the Weight VA Memorial Ruck
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Ruck the Weight VA Annual Memorial Ruck
The Ruck the Weight VA Annual Memorial Ruck is scheduled for September 25, 2026 in Birmingham, Alabama at 2415 7th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233. The event is a ruck over a distance of 1.2 Miles.
Participants carry 18 pound ruck sacks to represent the approximately 17.5 Veterans who die by suicide each day in the United States, as reported by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The weight is rounded to 18 pounds to create a tangible representation of the burden carried by Veterans, their families, and communities impacted by suicide.
Registration is free. Registration opens June 4, 2026 and closes September 24, 2026. The event is presented as a memorial activity focused on remembrance and awareness of veteran suicide, with the carried weight serving as the central symbolic element.
The description above reflects the event format, symbolic purpose, date, location, distance, and registration window as provided by the organizer. It does not include start or finish times. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
