Come join the second annual 2-218th Community Ruck March and Food Drive, hosted by the 2-218th Regimental Association and sponsored by 2-218th Field Artillery Battalion. March with local Oregon National Guard Soldiers and compete in a 7.1 mile ruck for prizes, or enjoy a 5 mile non-competitive ruck route through Forest Grove, Oregon. Check out howitzers and military vehicles used by Field Artillery men and women across the country. Bring backpacks or rucksacks filled with non-perishable food to march with. All collected food will be donated to St. Vincent de Paul upon completion of the event!

The top three heaviest food filled backpacks and the top three fastest finishers will be awarded with gift cards to local Forest Grove businesses and also prizes! 

Event details and schedule

Timeline:

8 AM: Check In Lines Open

9 AM: Event Start!

12 AM: End of Race followed by Award Ceremony

Parking:

Primary parking will be at Forest Grove Armory (2950 Taylor Way, Forest Grove, OR 97116). The main event is also located at the same location 

Registration:

After arriving, check in at the registration booths located outside of the armory to be provided with your free T-Shirt. Ensure that your registration is completed by April 1st in order to secure your shirt and registration packet.