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Saturday, November 7th, 2026
1100 W State HWY 174, Republic MO
Ultra
41–60°F · low rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
51–69°F
dry
2024
43–61°F
dry
2023
58–77°F
dry
2022
49–62°F
dry
2021
40–66°F
dry
2020
48–70°F
dry
2019
28–53°F
rain
2018
40–55°F
dry
2017
42–46°F
dry
2016
52–62°F
rain
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Race-day forecast says layers
41°F at the start.
Gloves, ear warmers, throwaway layers, hand warmers — delivered before race day.
About this race
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), or our free .9 mile
- Republic, MO or virtually
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