Ruston, LA
Race Details
Liberty Ruck & 5k
Liberty Ruck & 5k is an upcoming race scheduled for Sat, Aug 15 2026 in Ruston, LA (America/Chicago timezone).
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- 2026-08-15
Race Date
- Open
Registration Status
- Ruston, LA
Location
Event Schedule
Here is the latest schedule of events:
| Name | Distance | Type | Price | Start Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5k | 3.1 Miles | running_race | $40.00 | 8/15/2026 08:00 |
| 1.7 Mile Ruck | running_race | $40.00 | 8/15/2026 08:00 |
Liberty Ruck & 5k Race Details
The latest details from your Race Directors:
90% of our proceeds will go to our annual Veterans Day Program and 10% will be donated to a Veteran Non-Profit.
If you would like to donate click the donate tab. If you would like to become a sponsor contact Laurel Pesnell at (318) 550-6104
Race Location: 418 Dan Reneau Drive (near the engineering buildings)
Race Date: August 15th, 2026
Start time: 8:00 a.m.
Packet Pick-up:
Packet pick-up will be available the evening before the race at the United Way Business Location (939 N. Trenton St., Ruston, LA 71270) from 6:30 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on [Friday, August 14th ].
For your convenience, race day packet pick-up will also be available starting at 7:00 A.M. on [Saturday, August 15th ] at the race site.
Entry Fees: Early Bird $30 until midnight August 14th
Race day $40
Race divisions:
5k run/ walk
1.7 mile ruck run/ walk
Awards: 1st Overall Male and Female
1st Male and Female in each of the following age group for both divisions – 10-20,21-30,31-40,41-50,51-60,61-70,71+
SHOW YOUR PRIDE!
PARTICIPANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO WEAR ATTIRE REPRESENTING THEIR FAVORITEBRANCH OF THE U.S. MILITARY. WHETHER IT’S ARMY, NAVY, AIR FORCE, MARINES,
COAST GUARD, OR SPACE FORCE GEAR UP AND REPRESENT!
After race celebration / Food trucks / Music!
Race Date
(America/Chicago timezone)