Veterans Day Ruck March

About the Event

Join us in New Scotland, NY for our third annual 6.8-mile Veterans Day RUCK MARCH Fundraiser!

The ruck march is a staple of military training—a test of physical ability and mental stability. The objective is simple: get from point A to point B with all the essentials on your back in a "ruck sack" weighing between 35 and 85 lbs.

In our case, the "essentials" are any groceries and supplies (food, toiletries, etc.) that participants wish to donate after shouldering the load down and back the Albany County Rail Trail.

Runners / Walkers are welcome!
You needn't don a ruck sack to participate. Come as you are; we'll undertake the challenge together!

RUCK MARCH ROUTE INFO: Click HERE to see the route map.

Our ruck march will commence at Voorheesville’s American Legion Post 1493 and proceed 0.3 miles down Voorheesville Avenue, over the railroad tracks, to the Rail Trail intersection.

Participants will then march 3.1 miles down the Rail Trail—past the historic Hilton Barn—to the intersection of Font Grove Road. There, ruck marchers will "about face" and head back to the Legion, whereupon finishers will be greeted with a raucous catered after-party to commend their performance and collect all comestibles intended for donation!

Register for the Ruck March - $25.00

Time:
- Check-in begins at 1330 (1:30pm)
- Dignitary Remarks begin at 1420 (2:20pm)
- Step-Off is at 1500 (3:00pm)
- "Finishers' Reception" begins at 1730 (5:30pm) at the Blackbirds tavern!

Location: Albany County Helderberg-Hudson Rail Trail.

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