FAQs

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  • All ages and strollers are welcomed, please be advised that the event area is on grass fields.

    The 5k and 10k course has portions of dirt and rocky terrian.

  • Awards & Age Groups

    Awards will be presented to the top male and female finishers in each age group.

    Official Age Groups

    • 14 & Under

    • 15–29

    • 30–49

    • 50+

    Award Categories

    5K Run/Walk & 5K Honorary Ruck
    Awards will be presented to the top male and female finishers in each age group.

    5K Competitive Ruck
    Awards will be presented to the top male and female finishers in each age group.

    10K Run & 10K Honorary Ruck
    Awards will be presented to the top male and female finishers in each age group.

    10K Competitive Ruck
    Awards will be presented to the top male and female finishers in each age group.

    Chick-fil-A for a Year

    Thanks to Chick-fil-A Queen Creek, the first-place male and female finishers in each age group in the 5K and 10K Competitive Ruck will also win Chick-fil-A for a Year!

    Each of the 16 winners will receive 52 coupons for a Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich or 8-count Nuggets.

  • The minimum weight is 15lbs for women and 25lbs for men which will be weighted upon entry.

  • Anything! Use weights, books, clothes, etc.

  • Yes! Leashed pets are welcomed.

  • Creating a team is a fun way to participate with your friends and family! As a team, you can come together in matching shirts, hats, etc. Raise Funds together to help veterans and active military, and participate in fun games together!

  • No, if you register for the 5k Ruck Division or 10K Ruck Division you will need to provide your own ruck sack.

  • You can participate with a ruck sack, backpack, or weighted vest.

  • You are not required to attend packet pick up the day before the event. However, doing so helps save you time on Saturday.

    At packet pick up day, you will receive your bib, a participant shirt and other goodies.

  • There is no strict time limit for the races.

    However, we ask that all participants aim to complete the course within 2 hours, as our closing ceremony will begin roughly one hour after the 5K start time.

    This helps ensure everyone can finish their ruck and join us for the ceremony and awards. Every mile you complete makes an impact!