2026 Wood County, Texas – Ruck for the Fallen 2026 — Quitman, TX

Date
May 16, 2026
Location
Quitman, TX
Venue
Governor Jim Hogg Park, 518 S. Main St
Start Time
7:30 AM
Entry Fee
$50.00
Events
Non-Ruck 1 Mile, Non-Ruck 5K, Non-Ruck 10K, 5K Ruck (35lbs), 10K Ruck (35lbs)
Includes
T-Shirt
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On May 16, 2026, the Wood County Ruck for the Fallen takes place in Quitman, Texas at Governor Jim Hogg Park. The event offers three distance options: 1 mile, 5K, and 10K, accommodating runners of varying abilities and training levels. The race starts at 7:30 AM, giving participants an early morning opportunity to complete their event. Entry is $50 per person. Located at 518 S. Main St, the park venue is accessible and centrally situated in this East Texas community. Whether you're targeting a short warm-up mile, a steady 5K effort, or a longer 10K push, this memorial-focused event provides multiple ways to participate and honor its purpose.

From the Race Organizer
Sponsorship Levels Title Sponsor - $1,500 Limited to one sponsor. Name/business name on a sign along the route, name/ business name on a banner sign and largest name and/or logo on the back of event t-shirt. Platinum - $1,000 Limited to two sponsors. Your name/business name on a sign along the route, your name/ business name on a banner sign and larger name and/or logo on the back of event t-shirt. Gold - $500 Your name/business name on a sign along the route and larger name and/or logo on the back of event t-shirt. Silver - $250 Your name/business name placed on the back of event t-shirt. Bronze - $100 Your name/business name on a sign placed along the route. If you are interested in sponsoring the 2026 Ruck, please contact Event Director James Attaway at 903-315-7789! Packet Pickup will be the following: 5/14 - Thursday 8:00am to 4:00pm (Honor Coffee - 103 N. Main St., Quitman) 5/15 - Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm (Honor Coffee - 103 N. Main St., Quitman) 5/16 - Jim Hogg Park Pavilion 7:00

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is 2026 Wood County, Texas – Ruck for the Fallen 2026 — Quitman, TX?

2026 Wood County, Texas – Ruck for the Fallen 2026 — Quitman, TX takes place on May 16, 2026. The race is held in Quitman, Texas.

Where is 2026 Wood County, Texas – Ruck for the Fallen 2026 — Quitman, TX held?

2026 Wood County, Texas – Ruck for the Fallen 2026 — Quitman, TX is held at Governor Jim Hogg Park, 518 S. Main St in Quitman, Texas.

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