RUCK Cancer
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Event overview
RUCK Cancer takes place on Saturday, August 22, 2026, in Allison Park, Pennsylvania (10301 Pearce Mill Rd). The event offers foot-race distances of 5K and 5 Mile, and participants may complete either distance with or without a rucksack. Proceeds benefit LIV's Promise, a nonprofit created to support families and children facing early childhood cancer diagnoses. All participants receive a custom technical race shirt.
Registration, fees and extras
Distances and options:
- 5K
- 5 Mile
Entry fees listed by event are: 5K Ruck $35, 5K Run $35, 5 Mile Ruck $50, 5 Mile Run $50. A virtual participation option is available for $40; virtual registration includes shirt shipping the week after the race, and virtual results can be uploaded from Saturday, August 24 through Saturday, August 31. Virtual results are not eligible for awards. Ruck sacks are available for purchase during registration for $50, with a purchase deadline of June 24. Awards will be given to the top three male and female finishers in each distance for both ruck and non-ruck categories. Registration opens March 31, 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.