The Wellington Ruck March & Food Drive charges entry fees from $20.00 to $250.00. Held on November 8, 2026, at Wellington Village Park Athletics Complex in Wellington, Florida, the event offers 2K and 5K ruck distances. The typical start time is 8:30 AM.
From the Race Organizer
The 3nd Annual Wellington Ruck March and Food Drive is a family friendly three loop for 5K Ruck March & a 2K Loop through Wellington’s Village Park. This event hosts ruck marchers of all fitness levels. Strollers are welcome too! Pets are not permitted within Village Park. The race will take place on Sunday, November 8, 2026. Start Time for registered ruck marchers is 8:30 a.m. Registration on-sight opens at 7:30 am. As there will be ruckers with varied levels of speed, any passing of slower participants should be completed on the adjacent LEFT grass areas to the asphalt path. Each Rucker should carry a backpack with a minimum of 10 lbs of non-perishable food in their own weighted ruck vest. However, this is a food drive so please bring at least 10 lbs of food to be donated to the Village of Wellington's Annual Food Drive, Additionally, local community members are encouraged to donate food items at the drive-by annual food drive station. The US Marines from the 4th ANGLICO will conduct a USMC Birthday Celebration, and their Toys for Tots annual toy drove as part of the ruck march. Local business and other groups can participate in a 4 person TEAM ruck event where the combined individual participant times will be combined and ranked accordingly for awards. Each team rucker will carry a backpack with non-perishable food to be donated to the Village of Wellington's annual food drive or weighted ruck vest. The race events will be chip timed and tabulated as the participants cross under the designated Finish Arch, and winners will be announced before the closing celebration. Finisher medals for all finishers will be provided. Individual and times can be accessed by participant number using a QR code at the race site. AWARDS: 2k and 5K Ruck March: Top Overall Finisher both Male and Female for each age group division 2k and 5k Team Awards: Fastest Ruck Team
Course & Travel Notes
In November, Wellington typically experiences average highs of 80°F and lows of 66°F, with measurable precipitation on 30% of days. The Wellington Ruck March & Food Drive takes place at an elevation of 26 feet, with an 8:30 AM start time occurring nearly two hours after the 6:35 AM sunrise. President Donald J. Trump International Airport is located 9 miles from the venue.
⛰️ 26 ft elevation☀️ Typically 80°F / 66°F · 30% chance of rain✈️ President Donald J. Trump International Airport (DJT) — 9 mi
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When is Wellington Ruck March & Food Drive 2026 — Wellington, FL?
Wellington Ruck March & Food Drive 2026 — Wellington, FL takes place on November 8, 2026. The race is held in Wellington, Florida.
Where is Wellington Ruck March & Food Drive 2026 — Wellington, FL held?
Wellington Ruck March & Food Drive 2026 — Wellington, FL is held at Wellington Village Park Athletics Complex in Wellington, Florida.
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