2nd Annual 10K Ruck Challenge and Family Fun Run & Walk

National Veterans Day in Birmingham will be hosting its 2nd Annual 5K Family Fun Run/Walk and 10K Ruck Challenge to benefit veteran charities. The event will be held on Saturday, October 11th at Veterans Park in Hoover starting at 8 am.

The 10K Ruck challenge requires runners to wear a weighted vest or pack for the duration of the run.

Packs worn by men must weigh 40 pounds and 25 pounds for women. It is recommended that runners put together teams. Times will be figured as the average of the team members. The cost of the 10K Ruck Challenge is $40 for individuals or $150 for teams of 4 – 8 members. The cost of the 5K is $25.

There will be several military units competing in the 10K Ruck Challenge. The winning teams will

determine which charities will be proceed recipients. The first place team's charity will receive 40% of the total, while 2nd place receives 20% and 3rd receives 10%. To register as a military unit, contact EricTownsend at: tsgt_townsend@yahoo.com. The non-military team that places first will also receive 30% of the proceeds to benefit a veteran charity of their choice.

First place winners of the 5K Family Fun Run in their age category will receive 2 tickets to, and be recognized at, the World Peace Luncheon held on Tuesday, November 11th at the Birmingham Ballroom.