About This Race

The Liberty Ruck & 5k is a run/walk and ruck event in Ruston, Louisiana with 90% of proceeds going to an annual Veterans Day Program and 10% donated to a veteran non-profit. The race includes a 5k run/walk and a 1.7 mile ruck run/walk starting at 8:00 a.m. Participants are encouraged to wear attire representing their favorite branch of the U.S. military.

Course & Race Day Details

T-Shirt
Race Swag
5k, 1.7 Mile Ruck: T-Shirt

Awards

1st Overall Male and Female, plus 1st Male and Female in each age group for both divisions (10-20, 21-30, 31-40, 41-50, 51-60, 61-70, 71+).

Charity Beneficiary

Annual Veterans Day Program and a Veteran Non-Profit

Race Weekend Logistics

Packet Pickup

Packet pickup Friday Aug 14 6:30-8:00 PM at United Way (939 N. Trenton St.); race day pickup starting 7:00 AM Saturday Aug 15 at the race site.

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5k 5K
This is a 2 lap course.
$30.00
Increases Aug 15
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1.7 Mile Ruck 1m
This is a 1 lap course.
$30.00
Increases Aug 15
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