3 running and walking events in Concord, Massachusetts

Join the Tough Ruck 26.2 Boston 2026 mission and be part of something greater. We ruck in honor of our Fallen Military & First Responders. Tough Ruck finishers earn the official 130th Boston Marathon Medallion and recognition from the Boston Athletic Association.

Tough Ruck 26.2 is a group of military, first responders and civilians whose sole purpose is to Ruck in honor and in memory of America's Fallen Military & First Responders, while raising critical funds to support military families and families of the Fallen in times of need. We will walk 26.2 miles with our Rucks and carry the names of our Fallen comrades with us.

On April 15, 2013, the Tough Ruck participants were at the finish line of the Boston Marathon and joined the first responders to help those that were injured by the horrific blasts. They truly exemplify the best of what our Nation is. Tough Ruck is the only Ruck march partnered with the Boston Marathon and finishers are awarded the official Boston Marathon Medals and receive recognition from the Boston Athletic Association. Military Friends Foundation (FEIN 37-1462599) is the official charity of Tough Ruck Nation.

The Thoreau School Road Race is back! We're excited to offer this event again in 2025.

Race Details

• Sunday May 17th, 2025

• 5k (All Ages): 9am

• Kids Run (~.8 miles): 10am

• Awards Ceremony: 10:30am

• Start/Finish of all races in front of Thoreau Elementary School, 29 Prairie Street, Concord, MA 01742. Parking is available in the surrounding neighborhood, with limited parking at the school itself.

• All proceeds benefit the Thoreau Elementary School.

Registration Details

• All participants who pre-registered before May 1st will receive a Thoreau School Road Race T-Shirt! We'll do our best to accommodate shirts/sizes for registrations after May 1st, but shirt availability and sizes are not guaranteed for registrations after this date.

• Registration is available on the morning of the race, at an increased fee.

• Early Packet Pickup is available! Early registrants can pick up their packet on Friday, May 15th, from 3 to 4pm in front of Thoreau Elementary School. Save time on race morning!

• Packets may also be picked up on race morning.