4TH Annual
4th Annual Who Gives a Ruck? Ruck Walk
4th Annual Who Gives a Ruck? Ruck Walk is a running race on September 27, 2026 in Beloit, WI.
- Date
- September 27, 2026 (30 days to go)
- Location
- 217 Shirland Ave., Beloit, WI
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The 4th Annual Who Gives a Ruck? Ruck Walk is dedicated to raising awareness about Veteran suicide and connecting Veterans and their families with the local mental health resources available in our community. Participants are encouraged to carry a 20-pound backpack/ruck (not provided) as a symbol of the approximately 20 Veterans who die by suicide each day.
100% of the proceeds from the event will benefit local organizations and agencies that support Veterans and their families throughout our community, providing resources, services, and assistance in a variety of ways.
This year, bring the whole family to the race and then stay for the Fall Fest at the Ballpark! We're raising money for veteran organizations in the morning, and then proceeds from the Fall Fest will go to The Greg Lindmark Foundation, supporting mental health in first responders. Help us help those who serve our communities with a full day of FUN!
Host City
About Beloit, WI
Population
36,554
as of 2023
City Elevation
804 ft
Nearest Airport
RFD
Chicago Rockford International Airport · 24 mi
Major Hub
MKE
General Mitchell International Airport · 65 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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30
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- Race
- 4th Annual Who Gives a Ruck? Ruck Walk
- Date
- September 27, 2026
- Location
- 217 Shirland Ave., Beloit, WI
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4th Annual Who Gives a Ruck? Ruck Walk
Sep 27, 2026