12TH Annual
Ruck 'N' Run® (12th Annual)
Ruck 'N' Run® (12th Annual) is a rucking and running race on November 7, 2026 in Republic, MO, with an entry fee of $47.
- Date
- November 7, 2026 (107 days to go)
- Price
- $47
- Sports
- RuckingRunning
From the Organizer
Only 650 registration spots available!
- Come HONOR & Celebrate our Veterans, BUILD camaraderie, & CONNECT with your community! Come Ruck ‘N’ Run® with us!
- Complete details at RuckNRun.org/events/12th. This includes; do I RUCK or RUN it, what ruck weight, packet pick-up info, what to wear...It's very detailed.
- Created in 2015 by an Army Drill Sergeant, Ruck ‘N’ Run® is the first ever boot-camp-inspired walk/run event that honors Veterans, builds camaraderie, and connects the community.
- Our Veterans Day weekend walk/run event features 4 distance options with exercise stations along the route.
RUCK it or RUN it:
- Ruckers, ruck; carry a weight: rucksack/backpack/weighted vest. We recommend you load your rucksack/backpack with canned goods for homeless Veterans to donate after you cross the finish line.
- Runners, run; do not carry any weight.
You choose:
- Participant (just for fun) or Competitor (prescribed requirements)
- Solo or Team
- 5.56K, 7.62K, 11.11K, 30K (official Norwegian Foot March), or our free .9 mile
- Republic, MO or virtually
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
61°
Typical Low
36°
Chance of Rain
29%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Billings 1sw, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Republic, MO
Population
19,233
as of 2023
City Elevation
1,307 ft
Nearest Airport
SGF
Springfield Branson National Airport · 10 mi
Major Hub
TUL
Tulsa International Airport · 148 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.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Ruck 'N' Run® (12th Annual), put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
107
Days to train
- Race
- Ruck 'N' Run® (12th Annual)
- Date
- November 7, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About These Sports
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.
Rucking
Covering a distance on foot under a weighted rucksack — from timed solo challenges to longer team events.
Running
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.
Coming Up
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Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Republic than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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Ruck 'N' Run® (12th Annual)
Nov 7, 2026