Ruck the Weight VA Annual Memorial Ruck
- Date
- September 25, 2026
- Location
- 2415 7th Ave S, Birmingham, AL
- Distance
- Ruck the Weight VA Annual Memorial Ruck
From the Organizer
The Memorial Ruck serves as a powerful reminder that suicide prevention is a shared responsibility. Participants will carry 18-pound ruck sacks to symbolize the approximately 17.5 Veterans who die by suicide each day in the United States, as reported by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The weight is rounded to 18 pounds to create a tangible representation of the burden carried by Veterans, their families, and communities impacted by suicide.
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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
84°
Typical Low
62°
Chance of Rain
23%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Birmingham Ap, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Birmingham, AL
Population
199,322
as of 2023
City Elevation
669 ft
Nearest Airport
BHM
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport · 6 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 the Weight VA Annual Memorial Ruck, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
100
Days to train
- Race
- Ruck the Weight VA Annual Memorial Ruck
- Date
- September 25, 2026
- Location
- 2415 7th Ave S, Birmingham, AL
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About This Sport
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Covering a distance on foot under a weighted rucksack — from timed solo challenges to longer team events.
Rucking
Covering a distance on foot under a weighted rucksack — from timed solo challenges to longer team events.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Ruck the Weight VA Annual Memorial Ruck?
- Ruck the Weight VA Annual Memorial Ruck is a rucking race held in Birmingham, Alabama on September 25, 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 rucking races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Ruck the Weight VA Annual Memorial Ruck?
- Friday, September 25, 2026 in Birmingham, Alabama at 2415 7th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Ruck the Weight VA Annual Memorial Ruck?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Ruck the Weight VA Annual Memorial Ruck
Sep 25, 2026