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!
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
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
93°
Typical Low
71°
Chance of Rain
26%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Ruston La Tech, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Ruston, LA
Population
22,224
as of 2023
Elevation
236 ft
Nearest Airport
MLU
Monroe Regional Airport · 36 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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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Liberty Ruck & 5k?
- Liberty Ruck & 5k is a running race held in Ruston, Louisiana on August 15, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Liberty Ruck & 5k?
- Saturday, August 15, 2026 in Ruston, Louisiana at 418 Dan Reneau Drive, Ruston, LA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Liberty Ruck & 5k?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Liberty Ruck & 5k
Aug 15, 2026