RUCK Cancer
When is RUCK Cancer?
RUCK Cancer takes place on Saturday, August 22, 2026 in Allison Park, PA.
What distances does RUCK Cancer offer?
RUCK Cancer offers 5 events: 5K Run, 5K Ruck, 5 Mile Ruck, 5 Mile Run, Virtual RUCK (or) Run Your Way.
| Event | Distance | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5K Run | 3.1 mi | $35.00 | Register |
| 5K Ruck | 5.0 km | $35.00 | Register |
| 5 Mile Ruck | 5.0 mi | $50.00 | Register |
| 5 Mile Run | 5.0 mi | $50.00 | Register |
| Virtual RUCK (or) Run Your Way | — | $40.00 | Register |
How much does RUCK Cancer cost?
Registration for RUCK Cancer starts at $35.00. Prices vary by event distance.
Where is RUCK Cancer held?
RUCK Cancer is held in Allison Park, PA at 10301 Pearce Mill Rd.
About RUCK Cancer
This event is being held to benefit LIV's Promise; a nonprofit organization created to fight childhood cancer. Our daughter, Olivia, was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma at 9 months old. She's a fighter and we are fighting alongside her. Proceeds from this event will go directly towards families and children who are battling an early cancer diagnosis. The event will be a 5k or 5-mile foot race. Athletes have the opportunity to run with OR without a Rucksack.
COURSE MAPS
Both races will begin and end in the boathouse parking lot.
5K
- This race will run out on Tennis Court Road and on the back side of Lakeshore Drive.
- After the turnaround, runners will return over the hill on Pearce Mill Road (NOT BACK THROUGH TENNIS COURT ROAD) and turn right into the boathouse lot to the finish.
- CLICK HERE FOR MAP
5 Mile
- This race will be one complete counter-clockwise loop of North Park Lake.
- Runners will keep turning left until they return to the boathouse to finish their loop.
- CLICK HERE FOR MAP
CURRENT YEAR PHOTOS
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FAQ AND MORE
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PACKET PICK UP
PRE RACE
- Wednesday, August 21st, 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
RACE DAY PICK UP
- Saturday, August 24th
- 7:30 am - 8:45 am
PRE RACE ANNOUNCEMENTS BEGIN AT 8:50.
PARKING
Parking is located across the street from the Boathouse on Pearce Mill Road.

PHOTOS
REFERRAL (REWARDS) PROGRAM

The only thing better than running miles to support the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Western Pennsylvania is running them with friends & family! Invite others to join you and earn cash back on your registration.
HOW DO I EARN REWARDS? JUST FOLLOW THESE STEPS.
- When you register, you will receive your personal rewards link in your confirmation email.
- Simply share that link with your family, friends, and fellow runners via email, social media or text.
- For every transaction that is completed, using your unique code, you will earn a referral credit.
- When you hit a level below, you will instantly earn a reward back to the payment method that you signed up with.
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- 5 referral registrations = $10 BACK
- 10 referral registrations = $20 BACK
- 15 referral registrations = $30 BACK
The more you refer, the greater your rewards. So spread the word and start saving today!
RULES
- The referral has to signup with your unique referral link. You cannot email us "after the fact for credit" saying "I referred someone and ask for them to be added to your total.
- The RunSignUp system automatically keeps track and refunds automatically.
HOW CAN I SEE HOW MANY PEOPLE HAVE REGISTERED THROUGH MY REFERRAL LINK?
- You can track your referred registrations through your RunSignUp profile. Log into RunSignUp and go to Runner Links>>My Referrals or click THIS LINK.
RESTROOMS
Restrooms are located in a stand alone building just past the startline on Tennis Court Road
RACE SWAG
All participants will receive a custom, technical race shirt.
RUCK SACKS are available for purchase during the registration process for $50
- The deadline for RUCK SACK purchase is June 24th

VIRTUAL REGISTRATION OPTION
For those who would like to support Liv's Promise, and participate from afar, you can join us virtually.
- Select the virtual option
- Price includes shipping of your race t-shirt the week after the race
- Run your race your way
- Upload your results beginning Saturday, August 24th - Saturday, August 31st
- Virtual results not eligible for awards
AWARDS
Awards will be given to the top 3 male and female athletes in both the 5k and 5-mile distances.
- 5K and 5 Mile RUCK
- Top 3 male and female
- 5K and 5 Mile NON RUCK
- top 3 male and female