About This Race
Red White & Ruck Nash is a unique charity rucking event that honors fallen service members and brings together military families, veterans, and civilians in a shared mission of remembrance. Participants carry the name of a fallen hero on their bib as they complete as many 0.75-mile loops as possible within a two-hour time limit at Castle Park in Arrington, Tennessee. This family-friendly event welcomes all ages and fitness levels, offering both competitive and non-competitive divisions. Participants can choose to ruck with light weight (20+ pounds) or heavy weight (35+ pounds), participate in relay teams of 2-4 people, or join the honorary no-weight division. The event takes place during the Renaissance Festival at Castle Park, encouraging participants to dress up for additional fun. What sets this event apart is its charitable mission supporting Memories of Honor's Enduring Heroes Program, which provides Gold Star families opportunities to participate in the Bataan Memorial Death March. Every entry fee is tax-deductible, and participants receive commemorative patches, fallen hero memorial bibs, and contribute to a meaningful cause while experiencing the camaraderie of the military and civilian communities united in remembrance.
The course consists of a 0.75-mile closed loop at Castle Park in Arrington, Tennessee. The format is structured as a time trial criterium where participants complete as many laps as possible within the two-hour time limit. The terrain is described as 100% paths with no track or road sections, making it accessible for all fitness levels.
The loop design allows for a spectator-friendly experience with a central staging area where participants check in after each lap, tag off to teammates in relay divisions, and access refreshments. The course features a punch card system to track completed laps, and the staging area provides water, snacks, and space for personal coolers and chairs.
Aid Stations
1 stations along the course
Staging Area
water, snacks
Central staging area where participants check in after each lap and can access refreshments
Practical Info
- Backpack or weighted vest (except Honorary division)
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Notable Features
This event uniquely combines rucking with charitable purpose, where each participant carries the name of a fallen service member in their honor. The Renaissance Festival setting at Castle Park adds a distinctive atmosphere, and participants can win over $2,500 in prizes while supporting Gold Star families through the Enduring Heroes Program.