Thursday Practice Ruck

TBA - The location will change week to week.

To ensure everyone is well-prepared for Operation Iron Ruck, we're hosting practice rucks every Tuesday and Thursday leading up to the event. These sessions aim to acclimate you to the ruck's weight, improve your stamina and offer a taste of the event's unique camaraderie.

Tuesday Practice Ruck

TBA - The location will change week to week.

To ensure everyone is well-prepared for Operation Iron Ruck, we're hosting practice rucks every Tuesday and Thursday leading up to the event. These sessions aim to acclimate you to the ruck's weight, improve your stamina and offer a taste of the event's unique camaraderie.

Thursday Practice Ruck

TBA - The location will change week to week.

To ensure everyone is well-prepared for Operation Iron Ruck, we're hosting practice rucks every Tuesday and Thursday leading up to the event. These sessions aim to acclimate you to the ruck's weight, improve your stamina and offer a taste of the event's unique camaraderie.

Tuesday Practice Ruck

TBA - The location will change week to week.

To ensure everyone is well-prepared for Operation Iron Ruck, we're hosting practice rucks every Tuesday and Thursday leading up to the event. These sessions aim to acclimate you to the ruck's weight, improve your stamina and offer a taste of the event's unique camaraderie.

Thursday Practice Ruck

TBA - The location will change week to week.

To ensure everyone is well-prepared for Operation Iron Ruck, we're hosting practice rucks every Tuesday and Thursday leading up to the event. These sessions aim to acclimate you to the ruck's weight, improve your stamina and offer a taste of the event's unique camaraderie.

Operation Iron Ruck 2023

Alabama Walk Of Champions Alabama Walk Of Champions, Tuscaloosa, AL

Operation Iron Ruck (OIR) is an annual event hosted by the Auburn Student Veterans Association (ASVA) and the University of Alabama Campus Veterans Association (CVA) to raise awareness and funds for veteran suicide prevention. As the state of Alabama has one of the nation’s highest veteran suicide rates, OIR seeks to increase the public’s knowledge on this issue while uniting veterans with the community, funding charities, championing veteran suicide education and supporting local veteran organizations.

Operation Iron Ruck Zero Day

Wind Creek State Park 4325 Alabama Highway 128, Alexander City, AL

Join us at our Zero Day event at Wind Creek State Park in Alexander City on August 17th, 2024! This 5k ruck will also offer classes on foot care, fitness, and ruck packing. There will be vendors and resources for participants and families. This event is an opportunity for us to build camaraderie and community as well as support for Operation Iron Ruck.

Participation Brief

Veterans Resource Center 020 Foy Hall, Auburn, AL, United States

If you cannot make the meeting, please contact Kevin Couch at kmc0215@auburn.edu.

Welcome Dinner

Jordan-Hare Stadium Auburn, AL

Join us for a welcome dinner to kick off Operation Iron Ruck!

Operation Iron Ruck 2024

Jordan-Hare Stadium Auburn, AL

Operation Iron Ruck (OIR) is an annual event hosted by the Auburn Student Veterans Association (ASVA) and the University of Alabama Campus Veterans Association (CVA) to raise awareness and funds for veteran suicide prevention. As the state of Alabama has one of the nation’s highest veteran suicide rates, OIR seeks to increase the public’s knowledge on this issue while uniting veterans with the community, funding charities, championing veteran suicide education and supporting local veteran organizations.

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