Sat, Nov 7, 2026

Rucks On Main Veterans Day Ruck March

Temple, TX

Registration openAnnual since at least 2022

10K

Entry is $35 now and rises to $40 after Aug 26, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Rucks On Main Veterans Day Ruck March

The route goes through downtown and into the historic neighborhoods to the north, covering real city streets rather than a trail or park loop. This is a ruck event, not a road race, so most people carry a loaded pack. The suggested weight is substantial but not required, and the food inside gets donated to charity when you finish. Competitive squads race against each other on combined time.

Afterward, everyone gathers at Santa Fe Plaza, where there is food and locally-brewed craft beer. You can register ahead online or show up and sign in on the morning of the event.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

6.2 Miles · 2025 results

100finishers

1:02:25winner

1:36:13median

2:05:17cutoff

Top 3: David Kimball (1:02:25) · John O’Brien (1:05:38) · Justin Golden (1:07:13)

The Rucks On Main Veterans Day Ruck March has been held every year since at least 2022. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

6.2 Miles11/7/2026 09:00$35

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Common Questions About the Rucks On Main Veterans Day Ruck March

Will I finish last at the Rucks On Main Veterans Day Ruck March?

Almost certainly not. Half the 6.2 Miles field finished slower than 1:36:13, and the last recorded finisher came in around 2:05:17, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Rucks On Main Veterans Day Ruck March a good first 6.2 Miles?

It is a small race (100 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 6.2 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Rucks On Main Veterans Day Ruck March?

The 6.2 Miles winner ran 1:02:25 while the median finisher took 1:36:13. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.