5k trail race and ruck (backpack) run. Race on semi-improved trails through scenic Lear Park in Longview. Male ruck racers will wear a 30 lb. backpack and female ruck racers will wear a 20 lb. pack for the entire 5k. All racers can also choose to run the 5K with no pack, as a normal 5K trail run. Walkers and off-road strollers are welcome!
There’s nothing quite like the outdoors. With your shoes tied tight, a backpack on (maybe), and tunes on your MP3 player, you’ve got nowhere to go but up. And that’s just what you’re going to do here at the 2016 Easter Trail Run & Ruck Race. Always on Easter Saturday, this is the perfect outing for the family, including all those relatives who are here for the holiday! Bring everyone out to help us support our returning heroes!
This year's race is March 26th at Lear Park in Longview, Tx. near Soccer Field #10. Runner check-in starts at 7:00 and the races will start at 8:00. There is also an early packet pick-up on Friday the 26th from 4:00-7:00 pm at the Whataburger across from Lear Park on Harrison Street.
Proceeds from this event benefit the East Texas Chapter of Heroes on the Water, an international organization dedicated to the thousands of military veterans in our communities.
A unique event in east Texas, this race consists of both a 5k trail run and a 5k ruck race. The ruck race is run on the same trail as the standard 5k, but done while men carry a 30 lb. backpack and ladies carry a 20 lb. pack! (Yes, we do weigh each backpack before the race!)
Cost is $25 if you register by Feb 28, and $30 from Mar 1 until race day.
The trail itself is AWESOME! No streets with traffic, no concrete to hammer your knees, this trail is through the woods, around the pond, and over the grass in a beautiful and peaceful setting. Last year we heard numerous comments that this was the BEST 5K COURSE IN LONGVIEW!! (It can even handle strollers if they have the larger off-road tires. The small-wheeled strollers don't do well, though.)
So, get your running shoes on, grab your backpack, and let's do this!
If you have any questions or concerns, or if you or your company wants to become one of our SPONSORS, feel free to email us at info@eastertrailrun.com or call me (Steve) at 903-452-0499.
