Run / Walk / Ruck 4 Heroes
Run / Walk / Ruck 4 Heroes is a running race on September 19, 2026 in Cottage Grove, MN, with entry fees from $30 to $45.
- Date
- September 19, 2026 (58 days to go)
- Price
- $30–$45
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Run, Walk & Ruck 4 Heroes
The mission of Beyond the Yellow Ribbon is to establish and sustain a comprehensive community and corporate support network that connects and coordinates agencies, organizations, and resources to meet the needs of Minnesota's military veterans, service members, and families in all military branches.
Races will be held at and around Kingston Park in Cottage Grove, MN.
Parking is available at Grey Cloud Elementary School and Cottage Grove Middle School.
There is a Food Truck Festival, located at the same park of the run, starting at 11 if you care to join after your race.
Please note - If you register after 8/29/26, your shirt will not be ready on race day. If you live in the area of CG, Newport, Hastings or Woodbury, we will deliver your shirt otherwise it would be up to you to pick it up from Cottage Grove City Hall. Also, the shirts do run a size small so please consider that before ordering your size.
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
72°
Typical Low
52°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Hastings Dam 2, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Cottage Grove, MN
Population
40,124
as of 2023
City Elevation
880 ft
Nearest Airport
MSP
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field · 14 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 Run / Walk / Ruck 4 Heroes, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
58
Days to train
- Race
- Run / Walk / Ruck 4 Heroes
- Date
- September 19, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
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Coming Up
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Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Cottage Grove 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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Run / Walk / Ruck 4 Heroes
Sep 19, 2026