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Boulder Crest Foundation’s Inaugural Ruckin' Around the Christmas Tree

Saturday, December 5, 2026
Location: Boulder Crest Texas: 10700 US 77, Italy, TX 76651

This holiday-themed rucking event offers two routes: a longer 3-mile trek with weighted packs for our “Holiday Heroes,” and a lighter, family-friendly 1.5-mile option for our “Rudolph Ruckers.” Participants will ruck through our beautiful property in Italy, Texas and enjoy a festive atmosphere at the finish line. The event is open to all fitness levels and will include an "Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest", food trucks, and property tours after the ruck.

Event Options

Holiday Hero

Start Time: 11:00 PM
This longer 3-mile ruck includes the option for participants to carry static weight. While not required to ruck, we recommend:

• Under 150 lbs: Carry 10 lbs

• Over 150 lbs: Carry 20 lbs

Static weight must not include water, snacks, or gear. Acceptable weight includes ruck plates, flat gym plates, or books. Avoid dumbbells or sandbags, which may cause injury.

All participants will receive a t-shirt and custom event patch.

Rudolph Rucker

Start Time: 11:15 PM
A beginner-friendly 1.5-mile route that loops around the Boulder Crest Virginia campus. No weight required. 

All participants will receive a t-shirt and custom event patch. 

Registration

• Holiday Hero and Rudolph Rucker Pricing: $45 

• Flag Bearer Pricing: Additional $20. If you sign up to be a flag bearer, you will be given a Boulder Crest Foundation flag to clip the flag onto your backpack or ruck sack. Please bring your own carabener. 

Note: Register ASAP to guarantee your race shirt size. Supplies are limited, and shirts cannot be guaranteed for on-site registrations.

Check-in & Additional Info

• Check-in begins at 10:00 AM at Boulder Crest Texas

• Ugly Christmas Sweaters are welcome and encouraged! Wearing a sweater gets you entry into the Ugle Christmas Sweater Contest.

• Family-friendly event: Guests not participating in the ruck are invited to enjoy the atmosphere at Boulder Crest Texas.

• Sponsor logos must be received by November 5 to be included on race shirts and by November 15 to be included on promotional materials.

• This is not a timed race.