Ruck Sack Race - Busch Gardens Tampa

DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER THE RACE IS POSTPONED TO JUNE 3, 2023.  The Ruck Sack Race is a family friendly 5K walk, run, or ruck through Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. This event hosts walkers, runners, and joggers of all fitness levels. Strollers welcome too!

Kids participants in the Ruck Sack Race will receive the following benefits:

Ruck Sack Race Finishing MedalRace ShirtDiscount code for tickets to Busch Gardens Tampa BayAwards for top finishers

Individual participants in the Ruck Sack Race will receive the following benefits:

Ruck Sack Race Finishing MedalRace ShirtDiscount code for tickets to Busch Gardens Tampa BayAwards for top Male and Female finishers

Looking for an extra challenge? Walk, run, or ruck a mile in their boots by registering for the Ruck Sack Warrior Challenge! Ruck Sack Warriors complete the 5K wearing a 35 lb rucksack as is done by military service members during their rucks. Ruck Sack Warrior participants will receive the following benefits:

Unique Ruck Sack Warrior shirtRace ShirtRuck Sack Race Finishing MedalDiscount code for tickets to Busch Gardens Tampa BayAccess to a Ruck Sack Warrior VIP area at the event.Awards for top male and female finishers

**Please note: Ruck Sack Warrior participants are to bring their own rucksacks, weights, or weighted vests. Participants must weigh-in after the race for their time to be considered.**

All proceeds go to the Camaraderie Foundation. We provide healing for the "invisible wounds of war" through counseling, emotional, and spiritual support for veterans, service members and their families.

**This race will be chip timed. This is not a USATF certified course.**

Day Of Details

On-site packet pick up & day of registration opens: 6 AM | Race Start: 7 AM

Parking

Parking is FREE. Please follow directions from the main entrance of Busch Gardens.