

Operation: Ruck the Bayou
- Date
- Saturday, May 15, 2027
- Location
- 2000 Lyons Ave, Houston, TX, 77020
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When and where is Operation: Ruck the Bayou?
Operation: Ruck the Bayou is on Saturday, May 15, 2027 in Houston, Texas. The first event starts at 7:30 AM local time. Distances: kids run, 5K, 10K and Ruck. Current entry fees run $15 to $45 on RunSignup, before processing fees. Online registration is open and closes May 16, 2027.
Events & distances
| Event | Distance | Start | Entry fee | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K Ruck | 5K | May 15, 2027, 7:30 AM | $35.00 until Dec 14, 2026 | Opens Nov 11, 2026 · Closes May 15, 2027 |
| 10K Ruck | 10K | May 15, 2027, 7:30 AM | $45.00 until Dec 14, 2026 | Opens Nov 11, 2026 · Closes May 16, 2027 |
| 5K Run | 5K | May 15, 2027, 7:45 AM | $35.00 until Dec 14, 2026 | Opens Nov 11, 2026 · Closes May 15, 2027 |
| 10K Run | 10K | May 15, 2027, 7:45 AM | $45.00 until Dec 14, 2026 | Opens Nov 11, 2026 · Closes May 16, 2027 |
| Kids/Family K + Mini-Ruck | 1K | May 15, 2027, 9:30 AM | $15.00 until Dec 14, 2026 | Opens Nov 11, 2026 · Closes May 15, 2027 |
Fees shown are the RunSignup price tier in effect now, before processing fees. Times are local to the race.
About Operation: Ruck the Bayou
Operation Ruck the Bayou will be hosted on Saturday, May 15th, 2027 at Saint Arnold Brewery in Houston, TX. This event will support The Joshua Chamberlain Society's Houston Chapter.
The Joshua Chamberlain Society (“JCS”) is a grass roots, 501(c)(3) federally tax exempt charity that was formed with the mission of providing long term support to veterans from local areas that have sustained permanent combat injuries fighting the long war on terror for our nation. It also provides long term support to the children of local veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice in our service.
Founded in St. Louis, Missouri it has now expanded into additional chapters serving the Nashville, Tennessee and Houston, Texas areas. Each chapter runs independently so donors know their contributions stay with their local JCS Heroes.
When American service members are severely wounded in combat, their lives are changed forever. And when our service members make the ultimate sacrifice, their families need support and security.
With the help of generous donors and fundraising events, we help severely wounded veterans live full, vibrant lives despite their injuries, and we make sure the families of the fallen are provided with support and security for the future.
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