Liberty Ruck & 5k 2026 — Ruston, LA

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 FAVORITE BRANCH 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!