Only 650 registration spots available! Come HONOR & Celebrate our Veterans, BUILD camaraderie, & CONNECT with your community! Come Ruck ‘N’ Run® with us! Complete details at RuckNRun.org/events/12th . This includes; do I RUCK or RUN it, what ruck weight, packet pick-up info, what to wear...It's very detailed. Created in 2015 by an Army Drill Sergeant, Ruck ‘N’ Run® is the first ever boot-camp-inspired walk/run event that honors Veterans, builds camaraderie, and connects the community. Our Veterans Day weekend walk/run event features 4 distance options with exercise stations along the route. RUCK it or RUN it: Ruckers, ruck; carry a weight: rucksack/backpack/weighted vest. We recommend you load your rucksack/backpack with canned goods for homeless Veterans to donate after you cross the finish line. Runners, run; do not carry any weight. You choose: Participant (just for fun) or Competitor (prescribed requirements) Solo or Team 5.56K, 7.62K, 11.11K, 30K (official Norwegian Foot March), o
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for November 7.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Republic, MO.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
