
Rucking for Veterans Veterans Day Ruck is a running race on November 11, 2026 in Westport, MA.
From the Organizer
Join us for a day of camaraderie at our annual 11/22 mile rucks as we celebrate Veterans Day and bring awareness to Veteran suicide and its prevention.
Registrants will receive a RFV t-shirt and one (1) beverage at the end of the ruck.
Rucking for Veterans is a group of veterans and civilians whose purpose is to bring awareness to and advocate for the prevention of Veteran Suicide. Also, to provide support to all veterans and their families through fundraising and community outreach. We ruck in honor and in memory of our fallen service members, while carrying the names of our fallen comrades on yellow remembrance ribbons.
Rucking for Veterans, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)(3) FEIN 86-3572391
We are currently discussing where proceeds will be going at this time, once decided we will make a public announcement.
Weather
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
54°
Typical Low
39°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from New Bedford Coop, 8 mi from the venue.
Host City
City Elevation
141 ft
Nearest Airport
PVD
Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport · 19 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Rucking for Veterans Veterans Day Ruck
Nov 11, 2026