Road running

Do Hard Things 5k Run/Walk & 9.11-Mile Run or Ruck

📅 September 18, 2027 (estimated date)📍 Columbia · United States

⚠️ 2027 edition: provisional information

The date is estimated from the 2026 edition (September 19, 2026), on the same day of the week. Courses, start times, fees and description are carried over from the previous edition: check them on the official website. This page will be updated as soon as the organizer publishes them.

Available distances

9.1 mi3.1 mi

About

The Do Hard Things 5k Run/Walk & 9.11-Mile Run or Ruck in Columbia tests endurance on September 18, 2027, with a 9.11-mile (14.7 km) run at 7:30 a.m. and a 5K (3.1 miles) walk/run at 9:11 a.m. Participants can run or walk, or take on the ruck challenge by carrying extra weight of their choice for an added physical and mental test.

The event is dedicated to supporting police officers, firefighters, EMTs, active-duty military, veterans and everyone who has served, with proceeds going to the Veterans Community Project and its mission to end veteran homelessness. It brings together a community of athletes committed to resilience, fitness and honoring those who serve.

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