RUCK Cancer
⚠️ 2027 edition: provisional information
The date is estimated from the 2026 edition (August 22, 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
About
RUCK Cancer in McCandless Township offers a 5-mile (8 km) run and a 5K (3.1 miles) run, both starting at 9 a.m. on August 21, 2027. Participants can run with or without a rucksack.
The event supports LIV's Promise, a nonprofit dedicated to fighting childhood cancer. Held in honor of Olivia, a child with neuroblastoma, it aims to help families facing the challenges of a cancer diagnosis at a young age, as part of a community effort to make a positive difference in the lives of children battling the disease.
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