2nd Annual 877th Engineer Battalion 5K & 10K Run or Walk, and GORUCK 10K Ruck

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

The 2nd Annual 877th Engineer Battalion 5K or 10K Run or Walk, and GORUCK 10K Ruck (Sponsored by Fontaine Trailer, Haleyville, AL and RealtySouth The Harbin Company, Jasper, AL) will raise money for the 877th Engineer Battalion military service members and their family.

• Open to: All Civilian, Public Service, Active-Duty Military, Reservist, National Guard personnel, and Veterans.
• Proceeds: All proceeds will go to the 877th Engineer Battalion military service members and their family, and community.
• Purpose: Proceeds help to fund unit and area events.

👦 Kid's Fun Run

The race will consist of a 1 mile Kid's Fun Run or Walk, 5K or 10K Run or Walk, and 10K GORUCK Ruck along a measured and designated route (Same route as used for the Mark Forester Price of Freedom Race).

🏅 5K and 10K Run/Walk

The 5K and 10K Run or Walk will require participants to run or walk along a measured and designated route. Participants will complete the course in the fastest time possible.

• Finishers: All finishers receive a T-shirt.
• Timing: Participants are responsible for keeping their own individual time if they are attempting a PR or training for another event.
• Clock: There will be a running clock for overall event time.

🎒 GORUCK 10K Ruck

The GORUCK 10K Ruck will require participants to move together as a group along a measured, designated route, and complete multiple tasks together at predetermined locations along the course (tasks include push-ups, air squats, lunges, etc.).

• Distance: Total distance covered will be 10K.
• Weight: Participants will bring their own Ruck (aka. backpack) with Army standard weight of approximately 35lbs dry weight.
• Weights: Rucks will be weighed prior to event start time.
• Finisher's Reward: All finishers receive a T-shirt and custom 877 EN BN 9/11 Ruck GORUCK Patch.

⏰ Registration and Timing

All participants must register by 15 August 2025 in order to receive their T-shirt at the event.

• Ruck Weight Check: All ruck participants will be required to weigh their rucks no later than 30 minutes prior to their race start time.
• Cadre Check: Cadre will weigh and check rucks starting at 0630.
• No Timing Chips: There will be no use of timing mats or chips for this event.

👧 Children Participation

Children 8 years of age and older can attend with parent/guardian permission. If under 15 years of age, the 35lb weight requirement will be waived.

• Weight Guidelines: Ruck weight can range from 10 lbs to 20 lbs based on body weight.
• Child’s Weight: If over 150lbs (20 lbs), if under 150lbs (10 lbs).
• Parental Guidance: Choose a weight that you know your child can handle during the event.

🚗 Parking Information

PARKING AVAILABLE ON SITE: There will be free parking located at the Haleyville High School and Haleyville Middle School.

🌐 More Information

For further details and to register for the event, visit the official website.