Operation Iron Ruck

Operation Iron Ruck 2025
2025-11-25 - 2025-11-29 | Jordan-Hare Stadium, Auburn, AL, 36849
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.

OIR VIII 26-29 November 2025

Opening Dinner 6-9 PM 25 November 2025 Location TBD
Opening Ceremony at 7:30 AM, 26 November 2025, Walk of Champions at Bryant-Denny Stadium, Tuscaloosa, AL
Tiger Walk with the players at 12:30 on 29 November 2025 at the intersection of Donahue/Samford at Auburn University.
OIR Tailgate at 10:30 AM UTC, 29 November 2025, Foy Hall, Auburn University.

Day Zero
2025-08-16 09:00 - 13:00 UTC | Wind Creek State Park, 4325 Alabama Highway 128, Alexander City, AL, 35010
Day Zero at 0900-1300 on August 16th, 2025 at Wind Creek State Park.

Operation Iron Ruck 2024
2024-11-27 07:00 - 2024-11-30 19:00 | Jordan-Hare Stadium, Auburn, AL, 36849
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.

Welcome Dinner
2024-11-26 17:30 - 20:00 | Jordan-Hare Stadium, Auburn, AL, 36849
Join us for a welcome dinner to kick off Operation Iron Ruck!

Participation Brief
2024-11-19 17:30 - 18:30 | Veterans Resource Center, 020 Foy Hall, Auburn, AL, 36849, United States
If you cannot make the meeting, please contact Kevin Couch at kmc0215@auburn.edu.

Operation Iron Ruck Zero Day
2024-08-17 | Wind Creek State Park, 4325 Alabama Highway 128, Alexander City, AL, 35010
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.

Operation Iron Ruck 2023
2023-11-22 07:00 - 2023-11-24 19:00 | Alabama Walk Of Champions, Alabama Walk Of Champions, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35401

Thursday Practice Ruck
2023-11-16 05:15 - 08:00, 2023-11-09 05:15 - 08:00, 2023-11-02 05:15 - 08:00, 2023-10-26 05:15 - 08:00, 2023-10-19 05:15 - 08:00, 2023-10-12 05:15 - 08:00, 2023-10-05 05:15 - 08:00 | 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. Simply arrive with your own rucksack and comfortable, broken-in footwear at the specified time and location—we’ll take care of the rest. Joining these practice rucks gives you access to expert guidance, helps you gradually build your stamina and allows you to connect with a community of like-minded individuals for motivation and support.

Tuesday Practice Ruck
2023-11-14 05:15 - 08:00, 2023-11-07 05:15 - 08:00, 2023-10-31 05:15 - 08:00, 2023-10-24 05:15 - 08:00, 2023-10-17 05:15 - 08:00, 2023-10-10 05:15 - 08:00, 2023-10-03 05:15 - 08:00 | TBA – The location will change week to week.
