Hixon RUCK Run

The RUCK Run Overview

DATE: Saturday, February 28, 2026

TIME: 7:30 a.m. – Cutoff at 12:00 p.m.ish

START: Lower Hixon Parking Lot

FINISH: Lower Hixon Parking Lot

DISTANCE: Approx. 3.5 mile and 7 mile Options

ELEVATION GAIN: 3.5 mile=603 ft; 7 mile=1,174 ft

Website: Ruck Run

Race Info

The Long Race will start from the Lower Hixon Trail Head at 7:30 AM and run approximately 7 miles through the snow in Hixon Forest. The finish line will be at the Lower Hixon Trail Head (Same as start).

The Short Race will start from the Lower Hixon Trail Head at 7:40 AM and run approximately 3.5 miles. The finish line will be at the Lower Hixon Trail Head (Same as start).

Event History

This event was traditionally in conjunction with the ROTC’s Northern Warfare Challenge. However, the ROTC is no longer doing there event, but we encourage people to challenge themselves like those that take on the challenge of service in our military do.