Register — The Ruff Ruck Challenge

Pick the way you want to participate. You can change your mind by clicking another option.

The Ruff Ruck

Individual · 35–50 lb · 12 mi · $25

The competitive 12-mile challenge. Ruck or weight vest required.

Frontline Challenge

Team of 4 · 100 lb total · 12 mi · $25/person

Team ruck. Must include at least one active or retired first responder or military member.

Fun Run

Open to all · $25

Run, jog, or walk the course. No ruck required.

Freedom Walk

No distance · $25

Show up and walk. No distance requirement, no ruck. Come as you are.

Personal Challenge

Anywhere · Any distance · Fundraising-only (no entry fee)

Ruck from home. Set your own distance and fundraising goal.

First Name *

Last Name *

Email *

Phone *

Street Address *

City *

State *

ZIP *

Date of Birth *

T-Shirt Size

Emergency Contact Name *

Emergency Contact Phone *

Ruff Ruck Details

Planned ruck weight (lbs)

Prior ruck experience?

Frontline Team

Team Name *

Are you the team captain?

At least one teammate is active/retired military or first responder? *

Each team member registers and pays separately. Captain coordinates teammate registrations using the same team name.

Other teammates (names & emails, one per line)

Personal Challenge

Distance goal

Where will you ruck?

Fundraising goal (USD)

Planned date

Personal Challenge has no entry fee. After submitting, we'll point you to Donately to launch your fundraising page.

No additional details needed for Fun Run. Click Next to continue.

No additional details needed for Freedom Walk. Click Next to continue.

Optional — helps us track our impact on the community we serve.

Are you a veteran or first responder?

Please read and check each before continuing.

I am at least 18 years old, OR I will provide written parental/guardian consent before participating.

I confirm I am physically able to participate in the format I selected, or am consulting with a medical professional first.

I understand that ruck marching, running, and event participation involve inherent physical risk, including but not limited to muscle strain, fatigue, dehydration, slips, falls, and injury.

I release The Ruff Ruck Challenge, its volunteers, sponsors, and venue partners from liability for injury or loss arising from my participation, except in cases of gross negligence.

I consent to having my photo or video taken at the event and used for The Ruff Ruck Challenge marketing and fundraising. (Optional — uncheck to opt out.)

I understand that entry fees are non-refundable, and that registration may be transferred to another person up to 7 days before the event.

Electronic Signature

Type your full legal name *

Date *

Please review your registration. After submitting, we'll send you to checkout (or to Donately for Personal Challenge).

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How Do You Want to Participate?

The Ruff Ruck

Frontline Challenge

Fun Run

Personal Challenge

Freedom Walk

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Complete Your Registration

Registration Received!