Sadler Arts Academy Veterans Memorial 5k

Sadler Arts Academy Veterans Memorial 5k Race Information

<h5><span style="color:#000000">It&#39;s the 13th Anniversary of the Annual Sadler Art&#39;s Academy Veterans Run!  We will be back at the Depot Green in in the Arts District of Muskogee on Nov 8, 2025!  The event will have a 5k, Fun Run and a &#34;Ruck&#34; challenge, read below for more information about the Ruck &#43; Run.   Between the three events (1 mile Fun Run Walk, 5k Run, and 5k Ruck &#43; Run) we have something for everyone! This run will honor retired and active duty service men and women. </span></h5> <h5><span style="color:#000000">This event is hosted by the Sadler Arts Academy 7th and 8th Grade with the help of City of Muskogee and the Muskogee Running Club.  Thank you for your interest in this event and supporting the Sadler Arts Academy. </span></h5> <h2><span style="text-decoration:underline;color:#000000"><strong>Event Details:</strong></span></h2> <h5><span style="color:#000000"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><strong>When:</strong></span> November 8, 2025 at 8:00 am.  Registration &amp; Packet Pick up will start at 6:30 am</span></h5> <h5><span style="color:#000000"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><strong>Where:</strong></span> The New Depot Green at 3rd &amp; Elgin in Muskogee</span></h5> <h5><span style="color:#000000"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><strong>Events and Cost:</strong></span> 5k or 5k Ruck &#43; Run is $30 for pre-registration or $35 for race day registration.  1 mile Fun Run/Walk is $20 or $25 on race day. </span></h5> <h5><span style="color:#000000"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><strong>5k Course Map:</strong></span> <a style="color:#000000" href="https://www.certifiedroadraces.com/certificate/?type=m&amp;id=1366" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">CLICK HERE FOR THE USATF CERTIFIED COURSE MAP</a> </span></h5> <h5><span style="color:#000000"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><strong>T-Shirts:</strong></span> T-shirts for all Pre-registered runners.  Shirts for race day signups are first come first serve </span></h5> <h5><span style="color:#000000"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><strong>Awards:</strong></span> Finishers medals to all finishers of the Fun Run, 5k Run, and 5k Ruck &#43; Run.  We also have awards for the farthest traveled, largest ruck group, oldest veteran, and youngest current serving military.   </span></h5> <h5><span style="color:#000000"><u><b>SO WHAT EXACTLY IS A RUCK AND WHAT IS THE RUCK &#43; RUN CHALLENGE????</b></u>  </span></h5> <h5><span style="color:#000000">A ruck, or ruck sack, is military term for large backpack of gear that is used in training and on the battlefield.  The Ruck &#43; Run Challenge requires men to wear a 45 lb minimum ruck and women to wear a 30 lb minimum ruck.  In addition to carrying the extra weight, participants will stop at some challenge stations along the 5k route.  Each participant must provide their own ruck.  </span></h5> <h5><span style="color:#000000">You can sign up as an individual or do this as a team.  You can create a team when registering and then share the team name with others who you would like to join your team.  </span></h5> <h5><span style="color:#000000">  </span></h5> <h5><span style="text-decoration:underline;color:#000000"><strong>Contacts for Questions about this Event: </strong></span></h5> <h5><span style="color:#000000">Monica Skaggs 918-869-1236 monica.skaggs&#64;roughers.net</span></h5> <h5><span style="color:#000000"> </span></h5>