Ruck 'N' Run® (12th Annual)

Runners do not run with a backpack, rucksack, or weighted vest. Just regular running, stopping at each exercise station along the route. Participants do the event "just for fun." How many reps? It's totally up to you...0 reps, 5, 10, 25 reps. Competitors are required to complete all 25 reps at each station. We encourage all Registrants to collect/bring canned goods canned goods at our event to donate to local homeless Veterans.

Rucking is walking with your own backpack, rucksack, or weighted vest, stopping at each exercise station along the route. Participants do the event "just for fun." How much weight and how many reps? It's totally up to you...super lightweight, medium weight, heavy, 0 reps, 5, 10, 25 reps. Competitors are required to complete all 25 reps at each station, and their backpack/rucksack/weighted vest requirement is 35 lbs for ladies and 45 lbs for men, weighed before and after the event. Your hydration source must not be weighed. Either way, wearing your rucksack, backpack, or weighted vest while doing exercises is totally up to you. We encourage all Ruckers to use canned goods for weight, then offload them in our food collection area (camo netting) to be donated to local homeless Veterans.

Rucking is walking with your own backpack, rucksack, or weighted vest, stopping at each exercise station along the route. Participants do the event "just for fun." How much weight and how many reps? It's totally up to you...super lightweight, medium weight, heavy, 0 reps, 5, 10, 25 reps. Competitors are required to complete all 25 reps at each station, and their backpack/rucksack/weighted vest requirement is 35 lbs for ladies and 45 lbs for men, weighed before and after the event. Your hydration source must not be weighed. Either way, wearing your rucksack, backpack, or weighted vest while doing exercises is totally up to you. We encourage all Ruckers to use canned goods for weight, then offload them in our food collection area (camo netting) to be donated to local homeless Veterans.

Rucking is walking with your own backpack, rucksack, or weighted vest, stopping at each exercise station along the route. Participants do the event "just for fun." How much weight and how many reps? It's totally up to you...super lightweight, medium weight, heavy, 0 reps, 5, 10, 25 reps. Competitors are required to complete all 25 reps at each station, and their backpack/rucksack/weighted vest requirement is 35 lbs for ladies and 45 lbs for men, weighed before and after the event. Your hydration source must not be weighed. Either way, wearing your rucksack, backpack, or weighted vest while doing exercises is totally up to you. We encourage all Ruckers to use canned goods for weight, then offload them in our food collection area (camo netting) to be donated to local homeless Veterans.

Runners do not run with a backpack, rucksack, or weighted vest. Just regular running, stopping at each exercise station along the route. Participants do the event "just for fun." How many reps? It's totally up to you...0 reps, 5, 10, 25 reps. Competitors are required to complete all 25 reps at each station. We encourage all Registrants to collect/bring canned goods canned goods at our event to donate to local homeless Veterans.

Runners do not run with a backpack, rucksack, or weighted vest. Just regular running, stopping at each exercise station along the route. Participants do the event "just for fun." How many reps? It's totally up to you...0 reps, 5, 10, 25 reps. Competitors are required to complete all 25 reps at each station. We encourage all Registrants to collect/bring canned goods canned goods at our event to donate to local homeless Veterans.

Ruck 'N' Run®, in collaboration with Missouri State University ROTC, and with official approval from the Norwegian Embassy (Office of the Defense Attaché), has officially added the Norwegian Foot March (NFM) 30K to our annual event. This is a ruck only event—no exercise stations. All ruckers will start at the same time. Since the NFM takes more time to complete, you will miss our customary closing ceremony. You MUST check in at the MSU ROTC tent for pre-weigh and verify bib, rank, and email. Otherwise you are a NO-GO/ineligible. ***NFM certificate will be emailed to the email address you provide approximately 1 month after the event. They are not mailed. If you do not see the certificate in your inbox, check your spam folder.*** Official requirements at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1c2zWv24XUwauhvgiU0Dw3NrGBMZwtiYP/view?usp=sharing HISTORY: First held in 1915 as a test of marching endurance for soldiers in the Norwegian Military. A strategic goal was to be able to move larger units of troops over a great distance swiftly and in a manner that enabled them to efficiently be combat-ready even after the march by carrying their rucksack /weaponry of 11 kg. The goal today is to stimulate the general interest of marching over extended distances amongst military and civilian personnel. Guidelines: Test: The test consists of a 30km/18.6mile march (march/run) with rucksack containing 11kg (24 lbs). There is no requirement to carry your rifle. Attire: Approved military uniform. Field uniform/work uniform and military grade boots. The uniform must be within regulation during the march. Civilian events and where civilians partake in a military setting, civilian clothing is allowed i.e., long trousers and boots. No tennis shoes, sneakers, running shoes (of any height). Boots. Rucksack with content must weigh in at minimum 11 kg/24 lbs at both start and finish line. This is dry weight. Rucksack of military grade. Civilian participants can use a civilian version of rucksack. Be advised: No weapon requirement, whatsoever. There are very specific requirements for the NFM. Review them at https://www.norway.no/contentassets/97a0b1fe76d244ffa647955676546d3f/nfm-guidelines-2025-v1.7.pdf All NFM registrants are considered Competitors. During registration, select Competitor (not Participant). ***No exercise stations for NFM registrants.*** ***NFM certificate will be emailed to the email address you provide approximately 1 month after the event. They are not mailed. If you do not see the certificate in your inbox, check your spam folder.*** Required Time Limits to Qualify: (must finish before the following max allowable time.) Age group: Women / Men I. Age 18-20: 5h25m (women) 4h35m (men) II. Age 21-34: 5h15m (women) 4h30m (men) III. Age 35-42: 5h25m (women) 4h35m (men) IV. Age 43-49: 5h30m (women) 4h40m (men) V. Age 50-54: 5h40m (women) 4h50m (men) VI. Age 55-59: 5h50m (women) 5h0m (men) VII. Age 60+: 6h0m (women) 5h15m (men)

FREE, but you must register and sign our waiver to participate. Come and honor Veterans with us! Your .9 mile registration is FREE! This allows ANYONE to try out our event for FREE! Kids of all ages are encouraged to participate. We encourage everyone to collect/bring canned goods to our event to be donated to local homeless Veterans. This is absolutely FREE! Walk or run 0.45 miles to our first exercise station, do some push-ups (if you choose), and come right back. TOO EASY! Just like a FUN RUN! Please note that .9 mile registrants will not receive a bib (number), a finisher’s medal, a race packet, or a t-shirt. This is strictly a free version with one optional station to give a small taste of what Ruck ‘N’ Run is all about. Arrive early (around 8am). Be part of our opening ceremony. You’ll have a designated start time. Stay on the RIGHT side of the road on the way out and on the LEFT side of the road on your way back to the finish line!

*Shadow (virtual) orders are mailed out 2 weeks before the annual event. All Shadow orders placed after the 2-week mark will be shipped approximately 2 weeks after the annual event. Shadow Registrants do the event "just for fun." You determine the route and where to do the exercise station. Gather your gym, club, church... It's more fun with a group. Rucking is walking with your own backpack, rucksack, or weighted vest, stopping at each exercise station along the route. How much weight and how many reps? It's totally up to you... super lightweight, medium weight, heavy, 0 reps, 5, 10, 25 reps. Wearing your rucksack, backpack, or weighted vest while doing exercises is totally up to you. Runners do not run with a backpack, rucksack, or weighted vest. Just regular running, stopping at each exercise station along the route. We encourage all Registrants to collect canned goods and donate them to your local homeless Veterans' shelter. Canned goods make good weights inside your backpack/rucksack.

*Shadow (virtual) orders are mailed out 2 weeks before the annual event. All Shadow orders placed after the 2-week mark will be shipped approximately 2 weeks after the annual event. Shadow Registrants do the event "just for fun." You determine the route and where to do the exercise station. Gather your gym, club, church... It's more fun with a group. Rucking is walking with your own backpack, rucksack, or weighted vest, stopping at each exercise station along the route. How much weight and how many reps? It's totally up to you... super lightweight, medium weight, heavy, 0 reps, 5, 10, 25 reps. Wearing your rucksack, backpack, or weighted vest while doing exercises is totally up to you. Runners do not run with a backpack, rucksack, or weighted vest. Just regular running, stopping at each exercise station along the route. We encourage all Registrants to collect canned goods and donate them to your local homeless Veterans' shelter. Canned goods make good weights inside your backpack/rucksack.

*Shadow (virtual) orders are mailed out 2 weeks before the annual event. All Shadow orders placed after the 2-week mark will be shipped approximately 2 weeks after the annual event. Shadow Registrants do the event "just for fun." You determine the route and where to do the exercise station. Gather your gym, club, church... It's more fun with a group. Rucking is walking with your own backpack, rucksack, or weighted vest, stopping at each exercise station along the route. How much weight and how many reps? It's totally up to you... super lightweight, medium weight, heavy, 0 reps, 5, 10, 25 reps. Wearing your rucksack, backpack, or weighted vest while doing exercises is totally up to you. Runners do not run with a backpack, rucksack, or weighted vest. Just regular running, stopping at each exercise station along the route. We encourage all Registrants to collect canned goods and donate them to your local homeless Veterans' shelter. Canned goods make good weights inside your backpack/rucksack.