Hainesport Ruck for Vets

Date
Sat, Jun 6, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT
Location
One Hainesport Centre, Hainesport, NJ 08036
Tap to open in Google Maps
Distance
5K
Ruck

Quick take

A community ruck march in Hainesport, NJ, focused on raising awareness and collecting donations for veteran support.

Best for: cause-driven runners

Official registration Past results

Race feel

Quirky
For a Cause

Great for

Military & First Responders

Join the Hainesport Ruck for Vets, a community march dedicated to raising awareness for veteran suicide and supporting veterans' issues. This inclusive 3.1-mile event welcomes everyone, from military members to families and children, to participate at a comfortable pace. While wearing a weighted rucksack is encouraged, it is entirely optional, ensuring all can join. The event also collects donations for the Veterans Multi-Service Center in Philadelphia, offering a tangible way to contribute.

What to expect

A 3.1-mile ruck march with a brisk but comfortable pace.
An inclusive event open to all ages and backgrounds.

Ready to register?

Official registration Past results

Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).

From the organizer

Date: Saturday, June 6, 2026 | Check-In: 8am | Step-off: 9:30am Join us for a ruck march event to raise awareness of veteran suicide and veterans issues! We will complete a 3 mile (5 km) route with volunteer leaders setting a brisk but comfortable pace.

Read full description

This event is free, but you must register . The event is open to EVERYONE! Military and non-military, adult, children. anyone that wants to join us in a march to build community and to raise awareness of veterans issues. Wearing a weighted rucksack is encouraged but optional . We want everyone to be able to participate! We will collect donations for the Veterans Multi-Service Center in Philadelphia. You may fill your rucksacks with donation items (see donation information below) and drop them in boxes at the finish line, or you can drop your donations off before starting the march. This event is pet-friendly. Your pet must be well-behaved and on a leash or otherwise restrained. Hainesport Ruck for Vets is sponsored by the Hainesport Mayor's Wellness Campaign Veterans Task Force.