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?

Challenge Options

• Choice of Distance: 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).
• Extra Intensity: The Ruck challenge adds an extra layer of intensity.

Purpose and Support

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.
• VCP Mission: Dedicated to serving every man and woman who took the oath for our country, regardless of discharge status or type of service.
• Homelessness Solution: Provide Veterans a home with dignity and wrap-around support services.

Call to Action

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.

Start Times

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

Registration

For more information and registration, please visit Do Hard Things 5k Run/Walk &: 9.11 Mile Run or Ruck.