Warrior Foundation 5k

Warrior Foundation 5k Race Overview

To kickoff Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, the Warrior Crucible is a 24-hour fundraising event held annually on Labor Day weekend. The Warrior Crucible consists of three individual fitness challenges. Participants will receive one t-shirt along with an individual Warrior Foundation patch for each event completed. Participants who complete all three events during the 24-hour event will earn the exclusive Crucible patch! Expect an email from Mark.seibold@warriorfoundationnfp.org prior to the event with additional event fundraising information.

Event Location

• Venue: 4401 Peak Dr, Loves Park, IL
• Date: August 29, 2026
• No Race Day Registration: There is no registration available on the day of the event.
• Community Support: All funds raised benefit kids fighting cancer in the local community.

Warrior 5k Details

• Course: 5k run/walk on paved bike path, out and back course with water at the turnaround.
• Start Time: Event starts Saturday, 8/30/25 at 9:00 a.m.
• Requirements: Rucksack not required to complete this event.
• Awards: Patch awarded at completion of race. Age group awards will be given to the top 3 in each age group.

Warrior 10-30 Mile Ruck Details

• Start and Finish: Peak Sports Club Loves Park, IL.
• Event Timing: Starts Friday, 8/29/25 at 6:00 p.m. and continues overnight.
• Mileage: You can choose to complete 10, 20, or all 30 miles: 30 mile ruck consists of three 10-mile looped routes.
• Rest Stops: Breaks after each 10-mile loop with water and limited snacks provided.

Required Equipment for Ruck Events

• Rucksack: A rucksack (backpack) is required.
• Weight: Ruck Plate = to your weight requirement (20 lb. for >150 lbs, 10 lb. for <150 lbs).
• Hydration: 3L Hydration Bladder and a 1L water bottle (electrolytes recommended).
• Safety Gear: Reflective Ruck Bands, headlamp with extra batteries, and a first aid kit.

Warrior Basic Challenge Details

This will be a 4-5 hour Warrior Fitness Challenge that is a team event, not a race. It starts and finishes at Peak Sports Club Loves Park, IL.

• Distance: 8-12 miles rucking over trails and pavement.
• Activities: Physical Training (PT), calisthenics, and functional strength training using your rucksack for resistance.
• Start Time: Event starts Saturday, 8/30/25 at 12:00 p.m.
• Refund Policy: No refunds or deferrals are available for any registration.

Warrior Crucible Overview

The Warrior Crucible consists of completing all three events: Warrior 30 Mile Ruck, Warrior 5k, and finishing with the Warrior Basic Challenge. There will be an additional crucible patch given to those completing all three events. Start and Finish for all events is at Peak Sports Club Loves Park, IL.