Events
Ruck Run Postponement
New Date: March 2, 2024
Important Announcement
Due the potential for severe weather Saturday morning and the predicted amounts of rain between now and raceday, we are moving the race to March 2, 2024. We take the safety of both the participants and our volunteers seriously and our decision is solely based on this. We apologize if this takes some participants out of the race but please understand where we are coming from.
Here Are Your Options:
Place
1500 Noccalula Road
Gadsden, AL US 35904
Gadsden, AL US 35904
Description
Looking for a new challenge for the year 2024? Have a New Year's Resolution to run/exercise more? Let this be you first race of the year. The 5 mile Ruck Run features ruck inspired challenges (squats, lunges, jumping jacks, etc) to amp up the fun and fitness with the proceeds benefitting the Gadsden Young Life Ministries.
https://gadsden.younglife.org/
Event Details
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5 mile trail run with body and pack exercises along the course
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Participants are to provide your own ruck/backpack (we will provide the bricks, bubble wrap, and duct tape)
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Females: 2 bricks, Males: 3 bricks (no weighted vests, runners must carry a pack)
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5 challenging but achievable exercise events for all skill levels
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We will provide 1 water bottle before the race (no water stations on the course)
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Participants must return to the finish line with all bricks and the water bottle
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Dogs are allowed to run with the participant (Noccalula Falls rules must be followed)
Awards
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Cash prize for 1st place overall female and male
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Top 3 overall men and women
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Top winners in the 17 and under age group
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Master's Division (40-49)
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Grandmaster's Division (50+)
Place
Noccalula Falls Park and Campground
1500 Noccalula Rd
Gadsden, AL 35904
Race Contact Info
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