Liberty Ruck & 5k
- Date
- August 15, 2026
- Location
- 418 Dan Reneau Drive, Ruston, LA
- Distance
- 5k · 1.7 Mile Ruck
From the Organizer
90% of our proceeds will go to our annual Veterans Day Program and 10% will be donated to a Veteran Non-Profit.
If you would like to donate click the donate tab. If you would like to become a sponsor contact Laurel Pesnell at (318) 550-6104
Race Location: 418 Dan Reneau Drive (near the engineering buildings)
Race Date: August 15th, 2026
Start time: 8:00 a.m.
Packet Pick-up:
Packet pick-up will be available the evening before the race at the United Way Business Location (939 N. Trenton St., Ruston, LA 71270) from 6:30 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on [Friday, August 14th ].
For your convenience, race day packet pick-up will also be available starting at 7:00 A.M. on [Saturday, August 15th ] at the race site.
Entry Fees: Early Bird $30 until midnight August 14th
Race day $40
Race divisions:
5k run/ walk
1.7 mile ruck run/ walk
Awards: 1st Overall Male and Female
1st Male and Female in each of the following age group for both divisions - 10-20,21-30,31-40,41-50,51-60,61-70,71+
SHOW YOUR PRIDE!
PARTICIPANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO WEAR ATTIRE REPRESENTING THEIR FAVORITE
BRANCH OF THE U.S. MILITARY. WHETHER IT’S ARMY, NAVY, AIR FORCE, MARINES,
COAST GUARD, OR SPACE FORCE GEAR UP AND REPRESENT!
After race celebration / Food trucks / Music!
Distances & Pricing
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About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Liberty Ruck & 5k?
- Liberty Ruck & 5k is a running event held in Ruston, LA. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Liberty Ruck & 5k?
- Saturday, August 15, 2026 in Ruston, LA at 418 Dan Reneau Drive, Ruston, LA. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Liberty Ruck & 5k?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Liberty Ruck & 5k
Aug 15, 2026