Join us for the inaugural Ruck 4 Freedom!
Ruck 4 Freedom is an honorary Ruck where Active Duty Military, Veterans, First Responders and Community come together to do something uncomfortable to show our Armed Forces the gratitude we have for our Freedom.
Based off of a Military tradition, participants will have the option to wear a weighted backpack and participate in a 5K or 10K Ruck Walk. For those that don't want to wear the ruck you can sign up to run or walk the 5K or 10K.
NEW for 2024! We will have a Half Marathon distance!
RUCK 4 FREEDOM will give all of us the opportunity to do something hard to give back to those who give have given so much.
As a community we are strong, our Freedom is safe, and this will give us the opportunity to show our Service Members, family, and friends that we are willing to give our time and be a little uncomfortable to say thank you.
I invite you to join us, be a sponsor, create a team, and be part of the day that will show our gratitude for the freedom we all love.
The official charity of RUCK 4 FREEDOM is HOPE Mental Health Foundation. Funds will be used to benefit the mental health of Soldiers, and their families through the gift of therapy.
Ruck Division Information
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All Ruck Division participants MUST provide their own ruck/backpack.
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Rucks should be packed to the following MINIMUM weights based on gender & age:
- Male 18 & Over: 35lbs
- Male 13 - 17: 15lbs
- Female 13 & Over: 15lbs
- All participants 12 & Under: No minimum weight required but a ruck/backpack must be worn.
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All rucks will be weighed the morning of the race at the check in table and a sticker will be placed on the ruck to "certify" the weight.
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Need to know the best way to pack your ruck? See our recommended How To Pack Your Ruck instructions!
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What You Get
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Custom Event Medal for ALL finishers
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Custom Event Shirt
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Age Group Awards for Top Three in all Age Groups (excluding Virtual Runners) for the following:
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8 & Under, 9-10, 11-13, 14-17, 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 & Over
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Pre- & Post-Race "Athlete's Brunch" (granola bars, fruit, water, Gatorade, etc)
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Chip Timing with Real Time Results and Photos provided by StartLine Racing. Results available on their website.
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Course set/marked by StartLine Racing to maximize your experience!!
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Course Maps
Race Day Information
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Race Day Check In and Registration will be available beginning at 7:00am at Horseman Park and Equestrian Center.
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We accept cash, check, and credit card on race day. Race day price is $50 for the 5K, $60 for the 10K, and $90 for the half marathon.
- All shirts sizes may not be available on race day (please register online before race day to guarantee your shirt size choice).
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Leashed pet friendly event. Strollers and wheelchairs are not recommended on this course.
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The course will take you along the dedicated running/cycling trails (all asphalt and concrete). Please note - this is an open use trail system and does not close for our event.
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Due to the common start/finish line there will be no bag check for this event.
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Event Schedule
- Nov. 15 3:00PM - Packet Pick-Up at Earnhardt Chevy in Queen Creek from 3:00 - 6:00pm
- Nov. 16 7:00AM - Race Day Registration & Packet Pick-up Begins
- Nov. 16 8:00AM - Half Marathon Begins
- Nov. 16 8:30AM - 10K Run/Walk & 10K Ruck Begins
- Nov. 16 8:45AM - 5K Run/Walk & 5K Ruck Begins
- Nov. 16 9:45AM - Awards Ceremony Begins (approx)
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