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Saturday, November 7th, 2026
2913 Spooky Nook Road, Manheim PA
5K
41–58°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2025
33–58°F
rain
2024
56–71°F
dry
2023
52–72°F
dry
2022
56–71°F
dry
2021
31–54°F
dry
2020
43–70°F
dry
2019
41–54°F
rain
2018
46–61°F
dry
2017
38–46°F
rain
2016
38–56°F
dry
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About this race
Ready to put your strength and endurance to the test? Join us for the Spooky Nook 5K Ruck Race, where every mile brings a new challenge! Whether you're a seasoned Rucker or trying the first event, you'll experience a fun and demanding course featuring ruck-specific fitness challenges and obstacles along the way.
Choose the division that's right for you:
:RX :
- Men: 45 lb
- Women: 35 lb
:Open
- Men: 30 lb
- Women: 20 lb
:Novice
- Men: 20 lb
- Women: 10 lb
Challenge yourself, train with purpose, and experience the growing Ruck community in an exciting outdoor setting. Grab your Ruck, rally your friends, and see what you're capable of!
Gear up... and let's get rugged! :
*Rucks will be weighted at the start line. Any weighted backpack is allowed.
Register by 10/23 to get a ruck patch.
Event details and schedule
:Saturday, November 7
:8:00 AM
:Lancaster Junction Trail
Course map
Hotels for race weekend
Live prices near the start line, Nov 6 – 8, 2026.
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