2026 Wood County, Texas - Ruck for the Fallen
Sat, May 16, 2026, 3:30 AM CDT
- Type
- Run
Sign up and verify details on the organizer's official page.
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Honor fallen heroes and support veterans by taking on a 10K ruck or run in Quitman, TX, contributing to vital causes.
- Competitive
- For a Cause
Competitive
For a CauseGreat for
- Military & First Responders
Military & First RespondersThe 2026 Ruck for the Fallen in Quitman, TX, is a meaningful 10K event dedicated to honoring service members who made the ultimate sacrifice. Participants can choose to run or walk, with an option to carry a ruck for an added physical challenge and eligibility for competitive awards. This event proudly supports the Veteran Non-Profit Boot Campaign and the Quitman Lake Country Charitable Foundation, with nearly all proceeds benefiting these vital organizations. It's an opportunity to challenge yourself while contributing to a profound cause.
What to expect
From the organizer
Sponsorship Levels
Title Sponsor - $1,500
Limited to one sponsor.
Name/business name on a sign along the route, name/ business name on a banner sign and largest name and/or logo on the back of event t-shirt.
Platinum - $1,000
Limited to two sponsors.
Your name/business name on a sign along the route, your name/ business name on a banner sign and larger name and/or logo on the back of event t-shirt.
Gold - $500
Your name/business name on a sign along the route and larger name and/or logo on the back of event t-shirt.
Silver - $250
Your name/business name placed on the back of event t-shirt.
Bronze - $100
Your name/business name on a sign placed along the route.
If you are interested in sponsoring the 2026 Ruck, please contact Event Director James Attaway at 903-315-7789!
Packet Pickup will be the following:
5/14 - Thursday 8:00am to 4:00pm (Honor Coffee - 103 N. Main St., Quitman)
5/15 - Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm (Honor Coffee - 103 N. Main St., Quitman)
5/16 - Jim Hogg Park Pavilion 7:00am to 7:25am (100 Gov Jim Hogg Parkway, Quitman)
This Ruck is to honor the men and women that made ultimate sacrifice defending American freedoms. Participants will challenge themselves physically while remembering and celebrating the extraordinary heroes who served our nation.
99% of the proceeds will go to the Veteran Non-Profit Boot Campaign.
Boot Campaign's mission is to unite Americans to honor and restore the lives of Veterans and military families through individualized, life-improving care. More information about Boot Campaign can be found here: https://bootcampaign.org
1% of the proceeds will go to the Quitman Lake Country Charitable Foundation.
The Quitman Lake Country Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to improving the lives of people and animals of all ages living in the Quitman and surrounding Lake Country communities through charitable relief.
Awards
Shirt