Forged For Good Run and Ruck 5k/10k is a running and rucking race on December 12, 2026 in Peoria, AZ, with an entry fee of $50.
Run, Ruck & Honor — In Honor of Those Who Answered the Call
Join us on Saturday, December 12, 2026 at Skunk Creek Trailhead in Peoria, AZ for a 5K or 10K Tactical Trail Ruck & Run honoring the veterans, first responders, and community champions who show up for the Phoenix Valley every single day.
This is more than a race. It is a morning built for our military families, active duty service members, veterans, first responders, seniors, caregivers, and everyone in our community who wants to stand beside them.
What to Expect:
5K and 10K trail run & ruck courses open to all fitness levels (If rucking, make sure you bring your own ruck sack or backpack and we suggest 35lbs or whatever weight feels safe for you)
Veterans Honor Ceremony recognizing community honorees
Post-race cookout celebration
Raffle with 4 prize baskets — tickets $2 each at the event
Check-in: 7:00–7:45 AM | Start: 8:30 AM | Returns by 11:30 AM
Bring a Donation, Earn Bonus Raffle Tickets:
Bring a grocery bag filled with hygiene items for less fortunate veterans, or pet essentials for veterans and their new service dogs — and earn 5 bonus raffle tickets per bag.
Military, Veteran & First Responder Bonus:
Show a valid ID at check-in and receive 3 complimentary bonus raffle tickets — on us.
Benefiting Soldier's Best Friend
Soldier's Best Friend is an Arizona nonprofit that pairs veterans living with PTSD and TBI with rescue dogs trained as service dogs — at no cost to the veteran. They cover all medical costs for the dog throughout the entire program. The majority of proceeds from this event go directly to their mission after event costs are covered.
A battle buddy, a team, an army behind you — that doesn't end after service. Your community is here.
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
64°
Typical Low
40°
Chance of Rain
11%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Youngtown, 4 mi from the venue.
Population
194,338
as of 2023
City Elevation
1,181 ft
Nearest Airport
PHX
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport · 18 mi
Time Zone
Mountain 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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This race spans more than one sport — here’s a guide to each, so you can understand what’s involved and decide if it’s the right fit. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Covering a distance on foot under a weighted rucksack — from timed solo challenges to longer team events.
Forged For Good Run and Ruck 5k/10k
Dec 12, 2026