Knight Ruck at Gov. Dick

Knight Ruck at Gov. Dick

Knight Ruck is an organized ruck march held on Friday, September 25, 2026 at the Gov. Dick Environmental Center in Mt. Gretna, PA. The event offers two courses: an 8 mile option and a 4 mile option.

Participants may march with or without a ruck. Weight requirements for ruck participants are: adults carry 35 lbs (without water weight) and juniors carry 20% of their body weight (without water). Only weighted ruck marchers are eligible for prizes; awards are given to the top two finishers in the 8 mile, the 4 mile, and the junior division.

Entry fees are listed by age category: adult (16 and older) and junior (up to 15). The event lists needed items for participants as a ruck, a headlamp, and a water source. Proceeds from the event are divided between the Knights of the Kingdom and Gov. Dick.

Sponsorship levels and listed benefits include Blaze Sponsor, Trail Sponsor, Tower Sponsor, and Event Sponsor with varying contributions and benefits such as social media mentions, placement on the Knight Ruck webpage, event entries or gifts, and special thanks at the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.