Ruck for the Fallen
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Event overview
The Ruck for the Fallen 2026, listed as CANCELLED, was scheduled for Saturday, August 8, 2026 in New Gloucester, Maine at Pineland Farms (15 Farm View Dr, New Gloucester, ME 04260). The event is described as a 10k obstacle course ruck that includes a series called "The Crucible" with more than 20 obstacles.
Format and entry categories
Participants are expected to carry packs and ruck along the trails of Pineland Farms before attempting The Crucible. The event page lists three entry categories: adults (18 and older), youth (17 and younger), and team ruck.
Awards and rules
To be eligible for prizes, participants must ruck the entire 10k course with a pack (the obstacle course section is an exception) and complete The Crucible in full. Packs are to be weighed prior to the start of the event. Verification of obstacle-course completion is stated to rely on the honor system. Listed awards include age- and gender-based placings, team awards, heaviest-pack categories, most patriotic recognitions, a globetrotter award, and youngest/oldest participant acknowledgements.
Purpose and organizer
The event is associated with The Summit Project and is presented as a tribute to post-9/11 fallen service members, linking the ruck to the project’s mission of honoring those individuals through physical challenges and community remembrance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.