The Spring Sprung Ruck and Half Marathon
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Event information
The SPRING SPRUNG 5k-10k 10K Ruck and Half Marathon takes place on Saturday, May 2, 2026, in Ballwin, Missouri at Queeny Park (550 Weidman Rd). The event includes the following distances:
- 5K - one lap of the course
- 10K - two laps of the course
- 10K Ruck - two laps with a 20 lb or 30 lb rucksack option
- Half Marathon - four laps of the course
The course is on gravel trails in Queeny Park. All events use the same marked route and start together. Splits are recorded and results use professional chip timing.
Race features and logistics
The race starts from Racers Village at the Smith Pavilion and follows shady, rolling trails. Aid station access is provided approximately every 3 miles. Registration, packet pickup on race morning, and packet pickup details are provided by the organizer. Registrants receive a finisher medal, a race T-shirt (sizing guarantee for registrations by April 10), a drawstring backpack, and free event photos and finish-line video downloads. Podium awards are given to the top three in each age group and to the top three overall male and female finishers in each event. The organizer requests optional donations to the Rockwoods School District Cross Country program; the listing states 100% of those proceeds support the program. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
