Warrior Foundation 5k

To kickoff Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, the Warrior Crucible is a 24-hour fundraising event held annually on Labor Day weekend. The Warrior Crucible consists of three individual fitness challenges. Participants will receive one t-shirt along with an individual Warrior Foundation patch for each event completed. Participants who complete all three events during the 24-hour event will earn the exclusive Crucible patch! See our website for additional event information: https://warriorfoundationnfp.org/warrior-crucible. Expect an email from Mark.seibold&#64;warriorfoundationnfp.org prior to the event with additional event fundraising information. This event will be held in Loves Park, IL. THERE IS NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION All funds raised benefit kids fighting cancer in the local community. WARRIOR 5K DETAILS5k run/walk on paved bike pathThis is an out and back course, with water at the turnaroundEvent starts Saturday, 8/30/25 at 9:00 a.m.Rucksack not required to complete this eventPatch awarded at completion of race.: All finishers receive a finishers patch. Age group awards will be given to the top 3 in each age group. Warrior 10-30 mile Ruck Start and Finish is at Peak Sports Club Loves Park, IL This event does not offer refunds or deferrals. If you are registered for the event, you agreed to the no refund and no deferral policy prior to submitting your online registration. This includes those who experience illness, injury or any other condition that may prevent them from participating in the event. This event is rain or shine. The Warrior Foundation reserves the right to cancel the event due to adverse weather conditions (lightning, torrential rain, high winds, etc) or other emergency. WARRIOR 10-30 MILE RUCK DETAILSEvent starts Friday, 8/29/25 at 6:00p.m. and continues overnight.The event will start and finish as a group.You can choose to complete 10, 20, or all 30 miles30 mile ruck (3, 10 mile looped routes) over both trails and pavement.There will be a break after each 10 mile loop.Participants will receive water and limited snacks at 10 miles, 20 miles, and the finish. REQUIRED EQUIPMENT for this event:A rucksack aka backpackRuck Plate = to your weight requirementIf you weigh >150 lbs = 20 lb. Ruck Plate (or equivalent)If you weigh < 150 lbs = 10 lb. Ruck Plate (or equivalent)3L Hydration BladderFood/SnacksWater Bottle (1L) or equivalent (electrolytes recommended)Reflective Ruck Bands (or equivalent) on your ruckHeadlamp with extra batteriesFirst Aid Kit Gloves (1 pair) not medical gloves, working glovesHand Sanitizer/Wipes - 1 bottle Purell, 1 package of baby wipes (or equivalent)Windbreaker (only if the temperature is expected below 60 ℉)1-2 Extra Pairs of Socks Warrior Basic Challenge This event does not offer refunds or deferrals. If you are registered for the event, you agreed to the no refund and no deferral policy prior to submitting your online registration. This includes those who experience illness, injury or any other condition that may prevent them from participating in the event. This event is rain or shine. The Warrior Foundation reserves the right to cancel the event due to adverse weather conditions (lightning, torrential rain, high winds, etc) or other emergency. This will be a 4-5 hour Warrior Fitness Challenge that is a team event, not a race. Start and finish at Peak Sports Club Loves Park, IL This event does not offer refunds or deferrals. If you are registered for the event, you agreed to the no refund and no deferral policy prior to submitting your online registration. This includes those who experience illness, injury or any other condition that may prevent them from participating in the event. This event is rain or shine. The Warrior Foundation reserves the right to cancel the event due to adverse weather conditions (lightning, torrential rain, high winds, etc) or other emergency. WARRIOR BASIC DETAILS8-12 miles rucking over both trails and pavementPhysical Training (PT), calisthenics and functional strength training will be performed using your rucksack for resistance and/or bodyweight exercisesEvent starts Saturday, 8/30/25 at 12:00p.m. REQUIRED EQUIPMENT for this event: A rucksack aka backpackRuck Plate = to your weight requirementIf you weigh >150 lbs = 20 lb. Ruck Plate (or equivalent)If you weigh < 150 lbs = 10 lb. Ruck Plate (or equivalent)3L Hydration BladderFood/SnacksWater Bottle (1L) or equivalent (electrolytes recommended)Reflective Ruck Bands (or equivalent) on your ruckHeadlamp with extra batteriesFirst Aid Kit (IFAK)Gloves (1 pair) not medical gloves, working glovesHand Sanitizer/Wipes - 1 bottle Purell, 1 package of baby wipes (or equivalent)Windbreaker (only if the temperature is expected below 60 ℉)1-2 Extra Pairs of Socks Warrior Crucible The warrior Crucible consists of completing all three events. The event sequence will be: Warrior 30 Mile Ruck, Warrior 5k (can be completed without rucksack), and finishing with the Warrior Basic Challenge. There will be an additional crucible patch given to those completing all three events. Start and Finish for all events is at Peak Sports Club Loves Park, IL This event does not offer refunds or deferrals. If you are registered for the event, you agreed to the no refund and no deferral policy prior to submitting your online registration. This includes those who experience illness, injury or any other condition that may prevent them from participating in the event. This event is rain or shine. The Warrior Foundation reserves the right to cancel the event due to adverse weather conditions (lightning, torrential rain, high winds, etc) or other emergency. WARRIOR 10-30 MILE RUCK DETAILS This event does not offer refunds or deferrals. If you are registered for the event, you agreed to the no refund and no deferral policy prior to submitting your online registration. This includes those who experience illness, injury or any other condition that may prevent them from participating in the event. This event is rain or shine. The Warrior Foundation reserves the right to cancel the event due to adverse weather conditions (lightning, torrential rain, high winds, etc) or other emergency.Event starts Friday, 8/29/25 at 6:00 p.m. and continues overnight.The event will start and finish as a group.You can choose to complete 10, 20, or all 30 miles30 mile ruck (3, 10 mile looped routes) over both trails and pavement.There will be a break after each 10 mile loop.Participants will receive water and limited snacks at 10 miles, 20 miles, and the finish. WARRIOR 5K DETAILS5k run/walk on paved bike pathThis is an out and back course, with water at the turnaroundEvent starts Saturday, 8/30/25 at 9:00 a.m.Rucksack not required to complete this eventPatch awarded at completion of race. WARRIOR BASIC DETAILS8-12 miles rucking over both trails and pavementPhysical Training (PT), calisthenics and functional strength training will be performed using your rucksack for resistance and/or bodyweight exercisesEvent starts Saturday, 8/30/25 at 12:00p.m. REQUIRED EQUIPMENT for the 30 mile ruck and basic: A rucksack aka backpackRuck Plate = to your weight requirementIf you weigh >150 lbs = 20 lb. Ruck Plate (or equivalent)If you weigh < 150 lbs = 10 lb. Ruck Plate (or equivalent)3L Hydration BladderFood/SnacksWater Bottle (1L) or equivalent (electrolytes recommended)Reflective Ruck Bands (or equivalent) on your ruckHeadlamp with extra batteriesFirst Aid Kit (IFAK)Gloves (1 pair) not medical gloves, working glovesHand Sanitizer/Wipes - 1 bottle Purell, 1 package of baby wipes (or equivalent)Windbreaker (only if the temperature is expected below 60 ℉)1-2 Extra Pairs of Socks