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, RealtySouth The Harbin Company, Jasper, AL, and Nelson, Bryan, & Cross Law Firm, Jasper AL) will raise money for the 877th Engineer Battalion military service members and their family. This event will be open to all Civilian, Public Service, Active-Duty Military, Reservist, National Guard personnel, and Veterans. All proceeds will go to the 877th Engineer Battalion military service members, family, and community. Proceeds help to fund unit and area events.

🏅 Event Details

• Date: 2025-09-06
• Location: Haleyville High School, Haleyville, AL
• Event Types: Kid's Fun Run, 5K, 10K Run/Walk, GORUCK 10K Ruck
• Link: Race Registration

👦 Kid's Fun Run Details

The 1 mile Kid's Fun Run will be on the Haleyville High School Track. It will consist of 4 laps:

• Lap 1: Bubble run
• Lap 2: Pool noodle run
• Lap 3: Candy run (bring bag or bucket to hold candy)
• Lap 4: Color run (appropriate attire for color packets)

There will be free hot dogs for each child participant courtesy of HHC 877th EN BN and Desperation Church (Jasper, AL).

🏃‍♀️ 5K & 10K Run or 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. All finishers receive a T-shirt.

🎒 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.). Total distance covered will be 10K. Participants will bring their own Ruck (aka. backpack) with Army standard weight of approximately 35lbs dry weight. Dry weight meaning before food, snacks or hydration weight are added. Rucks will be weighed prior to event start time.

All ruck participants will be required to weigh their rucks no later than 30 minutes prior to their race start time. Cadre will weigh and check rucks starting at 0630. The GORUCK event is Cadre led by the Sua Sponte Ruckers Ruck Club. Total distance covered will be 10K (6.2 miles). All finishers receive a T-shirt and custom 877 EN BN 9/11 Ruck GORUCK Patch.

⏰ Timing Information

While this event will be run on a measured course and we are currently looking at options for timers and bibs. Be advised that this event may not be timed, so be prepared to keep own time if trying to achieve a personal goal or time. Bib and timer options will be announced at later notice.

📝 Registration Details

In order to receive your T-shirt at the event, all participants must register by 15 August 2025. Registration will close at 0730 on day of event and there may be limited T-shirts available, but you can still register and put your T-shirt sizes in until closing and T-shirts will be available at the Haleyville Armory for later pick-up.

👶 Children Participation Guidelines

Children 8 years of age and older can attend the ruck with parent/guardian permission. If under 15 years of age, the 35lb weight requirement will be waived. Ruck weight can range from 10 lbs to 20 lbs based on body weight. If over 150lbs (20 lbs), if under 150lbs (10 lbs). 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, Middle School, and Elementary School.

🎉 Community Involvement

Let your family and friends know all support and participation is welcome. We are looking to have vendors this year such as, food and drink trucks/tents, snow cones, teas and shakes, lemonade, tamales, street corn, etc. All are local vendors to the Haleyville area. All located in the High School Football Field parking lot. National Guard Recruiters will be on site with activities to include, but not limited to, a rock climbing wall, dunk tank, inflatables, and much more. We look forward to growing and creating a partnership with the community.