Veterans Day 5K, 10K & Ruck - Midland
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Veterans Day 5K, 10K & Ruck - Midland
This community event at Midland College campuses in Midland, Texas, offers multiple running and rucking options and is free to enter. It coincides with America's 250th anniversary and frames participation around service, responsibility, and gratitude.
Distances included:
- 10 km Run or Walk
- 5 km Run or Walk
- 5 km Official Ruck carrying canned goods
- 1 km Kids Run
The Official 5K Ruck requires participants to carry canned goods instead of traditional ruck weight. Men carry a minimum of 30 pounds and women carry a minimum of 20 pounds. Participants bring canned goods packed inside the backpack or ruck they intend to carry and undergo an official weigh-in before the ruck. All canned goods are donated to the West Texas Food Bank. Qualifying ruck finishers receive a finisher medal and a commemorative USA 250 Veterans Day Ruck Patch for their pack.
The Kids 1K is a free, family-friendly run held as part of the morning activities; approximately 100 medals from the 2025 event are reserved for participants. Registration for the events is free, with registration opening on September 7 and closing on November 7. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
