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VMA-PHF Campus Veteran Ruck

Wed, Apr 1, 2026, 9:00 AM CDT

Location
San Antonio, TX
1 UTSA Circle, 1 UTSA Circle, 78249
Featured distance
3 Miles
Type
WALK
Official registration

Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.

At a glance

A campus ruck for veterans and supporters, featuring camaraderie, optional weights, and a unique guidon competition.

  • Fun
  • Competitive
  • Quirky

Who it's for

  • Military & First Responders

Great for: casual, fun-first runners, runners who like a competitive edge

Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing

Join the VMA-PHF Campus Veteran Ruck for a meaningful 3-mile walk around the UTSA campus in San Antonio. This event, sponsored by the VMA office, invites participants to carry optional ruck weights in 5lb increments. Following the ruck, gather at "The Block" food truck courts for camaraderie and connection, reminiscent of shared experiences in the military. An optional custom guidon competition with a 50/50 split prize adds an engaging, competitive element to the day.

What to expect

A 3-mile ruck on the UTSA campus, with optional 5lb weight increments. Post-ruck gathering at "The Block" food truck courts for camaraderie. An optional custom guidon competition with a 50/50 winner's split.

Standout details

  • UTSA campus 3-mile ruck
  • Post-ruck camaraderie at "The Block"
  • Optional custom guidon competition
  • Veteran-focused gathering

Perks & features

  • Food & Drink

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The course

  • Rolling
  • Timed race

Vibe Check

Easygoing

5K distance, rolling area

  • Rolling area

Based on typical seasonal and area patterns — not a course map or official forecast.

From the organizer

A UTSA on campus ruck, sponsored by the VMA office. Weight of the ruck is up to you; we are going in 5lbs increments. This ruck will be on campus, and a 3 mile walk around it. After the ruck we will go to "The Block" food truck courts across campus for comradery after the ruck, just like we all did in the military! See you there! $45/person or $40/person if in a group. We will also be doing a custom guidon competition! That buy in is separate and will be a 50/50 split to the winner, announced at "The Block". Be on the lookout for the competition details and signup sent out! WE WILL BE MEETING AT BRACKENRIDGE LOT ON CAMPUS

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