Do Hard Things 5k Run/Walk & 9.11-Mile Run or Ruck

Event Overview

Join us on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at Coopers Landing in Columbia, MO, for the Do Hard Things 5k Run/Walk & 9.11 Mile Run or Ruck challenge! Are you ready to push your limits and achieve your fitness goals while showing support for our first responders and Veterans?

Event Details

• Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
• Location: Coopers Landing, Columbia, MO
• Distances: Participants can choose between a 5k run/walk or a 9.11 Mile Run or Ruck challenge.
• Ruck Challenge: Marchers carry 10 lbs (lightweight) or 35 lbs (heavyweight) on their backs (provided by participant).

Purpose and Impact

We invite you to be a part of this extraordinary event, where we come together to express our unwavering love and support for police, fire, EMS, active duty military, Veterans, and those who have served our nation.

• Beneficiary: A portion of the event proceeds will benefit the Veterans Community Project.
• Mission: VCP is dedicated to serving every man and woman who took the oath for our country, regardless of discharge status or type of service.
• Goal: Their solution to end homelessness is simple: provide Veterans a home with dignity and wrap-around support services.
• Support: These services not only help them get back on their feet but ensure they continue standing.

Get Involved

Get ready to embrace the challenge and make a meaningful impact on the lives of our heroes. Sign up now and let's honor and support those who have dedicated themselves to protecting and serving our communities.

Race Schedule

• 7:30 AM: Start for 9.11-Mile Run or Ruck
• 9:11 AM: Start for 5K Run/Walk

Registration

For more information and to register, visit Do Hard Things 5k Run/Walk & 9.11-Mile Run or Ruck.