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Saturday, September 18th, 2027
11505 S Smith Hatchery Rd, Columbia MO
1 Mile · 5K
64–83°F · low rain risk
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2025
63–81°F
dry
2024
65–92°F
dry
2023
61–86°F
dry
2022
76–96°F
dry
2021
67–87°F
dry
2020
51–70°F
dry
2019
71–90°F
dry
2018
72–91°F
dry
2017
61–85°F
dry
2016
65–88°F
dry
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Race-day forecast · Saturday, Sep 18
Partly cloudy · 73–95°F
Saturday, Sep 18starts near 73°F · 2% chance of rain · wind up to 12 mph
About this race
Join us on Saturday, September 18, 2027, 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?
Experience the true spirit of determination and resilience with Do Hard Things Nation. Participants can choose between a 5k run/walk or a 9.11 Mile Run or Ruck challenge. In the Ruck challenge, marchers carry 10 lbs (lightweight) or 35 lbs (heavyweight) on their backs (provided by participant), adding an extra layer of intensity.
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. By participating, you will also contribute to a greater cause. A portion of the event proceeds will benefit the Veterans Community Project. VCP is dedicated to serving every man and woman who took the oath for our country, regardless of discharge status or type of service. Their solution to forever end homelessness is simple: provide Veterans a home with dignity and wrap-around support services that not only get them back on their feet, and ensure they continue standing.
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.
7:30 AM Start for 9.11-Mile Run or Ruck
9:11 AM Start for 5K Run/Walk
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