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What is the Ruck Run?

Change up your workout and go ruck! Grab a back pack (rucksack), fill up your backpack with weight (the military uses between 20-35 pounds, but go with what works for you!), and walk/run/jog 4 miles, 8 miles, or 12 miles to complete your ruck. No weights? No problem! You can fill your backpack with water bottles, water gallons, frozen food, or other common household items. Try to pack the items in as tight as possible. Your participation will help support US Troops through our charity partners: Salute, Inc., and Caritas of Austin, K9s for Warriors, and Semper Fi & America’s Fund.
Here is how it works…
1. Register to ruck 4 miles, 8 miles or 12 miles.
2. Conquer the distance on your own on a course of your choosing, with a weight of your choosing, and then report your time to be added to the national results leader board.
3. Get your gear mailed to your front door and keep on ruckin’!
Use #RuckRun when sharing your photos from your ruck.
The commemorative shirt is included with registration. Add on the finisher medal for $9 extra!

What you get

Each team member gets a finisher certificate, commemorative shirt mailed straight to your door and online results. Finisher medal available for $9 each.

What You Get

Each team member gets a finisher certificate, commemorative shirt mailed straight to your door and online results. Finisher medal available for $9 each.

How to post your results

2 Easy options to post your result:
TEXT MESSAGE OPTION:
If you enabled text messaging during registration you can text your results to “49514” using the formats below. Please note there are different text formats depending on which event option you selected.
4 Mi
Text format: RUCK4 bibnumber hh:mm:ss
Example: RUCK4 352 00:34:56
8 Mi
Text format: RUCK8 bibnumber hh:mm:ss
Example: RUCK8 352 00:34:56
12 Mi
Text format: RUCK12 bibnumber hh:mm:ss
Example: RUCK12 352 00:34:56
FIND MY BIB NUMBER
LOG INTO YOUR ACCOUNT OPTION:
1. Log into your RunSignUp account.
2. Follow this results link.
3. Click on “Submit Virtual Results”

Who are we?

CHARITY PARTNERS

Salute, Inc.
SALUTE works one on one with every veteran applicant to meet their specific needs, tailoring their response so it will have the greatest impact on their lives.
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Caritas of Austin
Since 2011, Caritas of Austin has been a leader in the local efforts to end veteran homelessness. Through strong collaboration with city leaders, the real estate community, and local service providers, they are proud their city now has the capacity and a system to end chronic homelessness for all veterans and house veterans rapidly if they lose their housing.
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K9s for Warriors
K9s For Warriors is ending veteran suicide and returning our warriors to a life of dignity and independence. We rescue and train shelter dogs to be paired as Service Dogs for warriors with service-connected Post-Traumatic Stress, Traumatic Brain Injury and/or Military Sexual Trauma.
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Semper Fi & America’s Fund
Semper Fi & America’s Fund provides immediate financial assistance and lifetime support to combat wounded, critically ill and catastrophically injured members of all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families. We deliver the resources they need during recovery and transition back to their communities, working to ensure no one is left behind.
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What you get

Each team member gets a finisher certificate, commemorative shirt mailed straight to your door and online results. Finisher medal available for $9 each.
Each participant gets a finisher certificate, commemorative shirt mailed straight to your door and online results. Finisher medal available for $9 each.

How to join

1) Sign up for the virtual run and choose which distance (5K, 10K or Half Marathon) you would like to complete.
2) Receive your event gear in the mail. It will be shipped to the address you sign up with. If you register by May 3rd, you will receive your gear by Mother’s Day.
3) Choose your own route in your neighborhood, favorite park, or any safe location and run/walk/jog the distance to complete the virtual run on May 10th.
4) Post your result! Click the results tab below to learn how.

Shipping dates, FAQ's & Contact Us

When will my shirt be shipped?
Shirts will be shipped out weekly beginning on 5/26.
When will my medal be shipped?
Medals will be shipped out beginning on 6/12.
How do I print out my finisher certificate?
Congratulations on conquering The Ruck Run 4 Mi, 8 Mi, & 12 Mile Challenge! After you submit your results, there is a button in the top right corner that says “print my finisher certificate.” If you are a team relay runner, once your results are posted on the results board, you can click on your results and then select “print my finisher certificate.”
What type of material is the Ruck Run shirt?
Gildan Softstyle® Tshirt, 100% cotton, USA Unisex Sizing.
XS 26.5 Inch Length/16″ Width
S 28 Inch Length/18″ Width
M 29.25 Inch Length/20″ Width
L 30.25 Inch Length/22″ Width
XL 31.25 Inch Length/24″ Width
XXL 32.5 Inch Length/26″ Width
3XL 33.5 Inch Length/28″ Width
4XL 24.5 Inch Length/30″ Width
When do I need to submit results by?
You can submit results anytime before July 30th.
I already registered but I want to go back and add the medal. What do I do?
You can manage your add-ons by clicking the blue “Manage my Registration” link in the bottom of your confirmation email.
What charity does The Ruck Run support?
This race supports Salute, Inc., Caritas of Austin, K9s for Warriors, and Semper Fi & America’s Fund. 10% of your registration goes toward the charity you select during registration, or you can select to split the donation evenly among both charities. If you would like to donate additional funds, you can do so under the “Charity” tab.
For more information contact us at:
Email: info@allcommunityevents.com
Phone: 224-757-5425 (You can leave us a message, but since we are not allowed to work in the office the best way to contact us is by email.)
Office hours: M – F from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. CST
*We may not be in the office on Mondays or Fridays due to being on-site for events.

2019’s COMMEMORATIVE

EVENT GEAR

A FINISHER MUG

FOR EVERYONE

2020’s

COMMEMORATIVE T-SHIRT

SHOW OFF YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENT

FINISHER CERTIFICATE

FOR ALL RUCKERS

ADD-ON SOME SWAG

FINISHER MEDALS TO SHOW OFF

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DEER PARK

COURSE MAP

SALUTE works one on one with every veteran applicant to meet their specific needs, tailoring their response so it will have the greatest impact on their lives.
Since 2011, Caritas of Austin has been a leader in the local efforts to end veteran homelessness.

Schedule

Race Day
7:15 a.m. Event Day Packet Pick Up at Start/Finish Location Open
8:05 a.m. Event Day Packet Pick Up Close
8:10 a.m. Parking Lot Closes
8:15 a.m. Kids Dash
8:30 a.m. 5K Start
9:50 a.m. Course Closes

Packet pick up

Option 1: Get your packet mailed to you for $12.99 (limited time availability).
Option 2: Packet pick up will be available on Friday, 12/13/19, from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm at:
Dick’s Sporting Goods
21830 W Long Grove Rd,
Deer Park, IL 60010
20% off throughout the store
(Valid Friday,Dec 13th, through Sunday,Dec 15th)
Dick’s Sporting Goods Coupon
Picking up someone else’s packet, don’t forget to bring their signed waiver.
Option 3: Pick up your packet on event morning at the start location (not recommended).
Participant gear must be picked up at pre-event packet pick up or on event day. If you do not pick up your participant gear there will be a fee to have it mailed to you: Post-race event gear registration

What is a virtual ruck run?

Our Virtual 4 Mi, 8 Mi, & 12 Mi Ruck Run is a ruck that you complete where ever you would like. Grab a backpack and some weights (we recommend 20-35 lbs), then choose your own route in your neighborhood or favorite park and walk/run/jog the distance with your weighted backpack to complete the virtual ruck run.
The beauty of our virtual ruck run is that you can complete the ruck at your pace and weight class wherever you choose and still have the ability to connect with our national community by submitting your result to our national leader board or by making a social post using #RuckRun.