7 walking events in Salt Lake City, Utah

2026 Theme: This year, are going with an 80s theme! We encourage you to be creative and dress the theme!

You and four team members will ruck 15+ miles through areas such as city streets, trails and more. Rucking is walking with a weighted pack/ruck on your back. This event is for all rucking abilities as everyone on the team does not have to cover the full 15+ miles. Your team has 6 hours to finish the course or you will not earn your patch. Every event will feature a service component to it.

• Date: Saturday, April 4, 2026

• Time: Check in will start at 7:30 AM for all team members with the event kicking off at 8:00 AM

• ​Location: Handle Bar, 751 N 300 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84103

• Age Limit: 16 and over at time of event (minors under age 18 are permitted to participate as long as a parent/guardian is present throughout the entire duration of the event as a participant or shadow)

Here's how it works:

• Team member #1 will ruck 3+ miles from the start to checkpoint A where they will meet up with team member #2

• Team members #1 and #2 will then together ruck 3+ miles to checkpoint B where they will meet up with team member #3

• Team members #1, #2 and #3 will then together ruck 3+ miles to checkpoint C where they will meet up with team member #4

• Team members #1, #2, #3 and #4 will then together ruck 3+ miles to checkpoint D where they will meet up with team member #5

• All five team members will then together ruck the final 3+ miles to the finish

Registration Includes

• Patch for finishing the event

• Eligible for 1st-3rd place team awards

• Pair of Bombas socks

Mandatory Participant Gear List

Every person must bring the following items. This is mandatory for the success and safety of the event. If you show up without some of these items, you may not be able to participate.

• Backpack/ruck to carry your items in

• Minimum dry weight requirement inside your pack/ruck before any of the other items listed below including food and water. Men = 20 lb;

• Women = 10 lb. We recommend a ruck plate of some sort but it's ultimately up to you. Other options for weight include dumbbells, sandbags, or weight plates. Weight vests and ruck plate carriers are allowed.

• Money source (cash and/or credit card) in case you need it

Phone. It is recommended the team has at least one mobile charging source.

• Small first aid kit

• Government issued ID

• Enough water to get you through the event

• Enough nutrition/food/electrolytes to get you through the event

Schedule

• 7:30 AM - Check in begins for all team members

• 8:00 AM - Event begins

• 2:00 PM - All teams must finish by this time or they will not be considered official finishers

General Team Rules

• Teams must be made up of five people. No more, no less. You are responsible for putting your own team together. We will email all registrants ahead of the event to request your team name, team members and which distance each team member will cover.

• Teams are responsible for the transport of their team members to their designated checkpoints where they enter the event.

• Team members that have officially started the event at their designated checkpoint are considered active.

• Teams will receive checkpoint A location at the start line. They will receive the checkpoint B location only when they arrive at checkpoint A. This pattern will continue throughout the event.

• Team members that are not active and have not entered the event course yet may use their time however they want.

• Team members must finish together and hit all of the designated checkpoints within 6 hours or else you will not be considered a finisher and you will not receive your patch.

• If one or more team members drop out during the event, the remaining team members may continue but they must carry the packs of the team members that dropped out. As long as the remaining team members finish within 6 hours, they will still earn their patch. However, the team is not eligible for 1st-3rd team prizes.

• Purchase of food and drinks during the event is allowed

• All laws, including traffic, must be obeyed at all times

• For real world emergencies, call 911 immediately. We will provide a contact number ahead of the event to reach a Ruck 801 staff member for other issues that come up during the event.

• Dogs are not allowed during the event.

Specific Rules for Active Team Members

• Team members that have officially started the event at their designated checkpoint are considered active

• You must use a pack/ruck with shoulder straps. Weight vests and ruck plate carriers are allowed.

• No motorized or transportation of any kind will be allowed

• Outside assistance (i.e. support teams) is allowed

• Active team members are allowed to carry another active team member's pack/ruck

• Active team members are allowed to carry another active team member

Distances Covered by Each Team Member

• Team member #1 - 15+ miles

• Team member #2 - 12+ miles

• Team member #3 - 9+ miles

• Team member #4 - 6+ miles

• Team member #5 - 3+ miles

LIT 5K Run, Walk, or Roll

APTA Mobility Week | Memory Grove Park

Headed to APTA Mobility Week? Lace up and represent transit!

Join us for the LIT 5K Run, Walk, or Roll, a fun, high-energy event celebrating workforce development in transit and inspiring the next generation of transit and STEM careers.

Whether you're running the full 5K or participating in the 1-mile option, this professionally chip-timed event welcomes participants of all fitness levels. Walk, roll, jog, or run while connecting with colleagues and champions of workforce development across the transit industry.

This isn’t just a race — it’s a movement.

Participants will run or walk along the beautiful paths of Memory Grove Park, one of the most scenic parks in the United States, featuring peaceful trails and stunning mountain views. It’s the perfect way to kick off Mobility Week with energy, community, and purpose.

Represent Transit

Show your transit pride by wearing your favorite transit swag or a transit-inspired outfit!

Rock your:

• Agency gear

• Safety vest

• Hard hat (great for photos!)

• Rail-inspired colors

• Bus graphics

• STEM-themed attire

Let’s make this a visible celebration of the professionals who keep our communities moving.

Timing & Results

• The 5K race will be professionally chip-timed, with timing chips attached to your race bib. Official race results will be posted online following the event.

• The 1-mile option is untimed and designed for participants who want to enjoy a casual walk, roll, or jog while supporting the mission.

Commemorative Medal

The first 100 participants to cross the finish line in the 5K will receive a limited-edition commemorative medal celebrating the inaugural LIT 5K at APTA Mobility Week.

Bib / Packet Pickup

• Bib and packet pickup details: TBD.

• Participants will receive an email with pickup times and location prior to the event.

• Limited race-day pickup may be available.

Awards

Awards will be presented to the Top Overall Male and Female finishers in the 5K. Additional recognition may be given for Best Transit-Inspired Outfit.

Who Should Participate

This event brings together:

• Transit professionals

• Conference attendees

• Students interested in transit and STEM careers

• Community members and mobility advocates

Participants represent careers across the industry, including:

• Operations

• Planning

• Engineering

• Technology

• Maintenance

• Leadership

• Marketing and Communications

• Administration

• All fitness levels are welcome.

About Latinos In Transit

The LIT 5K Run, Walk, or Roll is hosted by Latinos In Transit (LIT), a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering professionals in the transit industry to achieve leadership roles.

Through mentorship, networking, education, and workforce development programs, LIT strengthens the transit industry by investing in people and expanding career pathways in public transportation.

Presented By

A special thank you to Keolis for presenting this first-of-its-kind LIT 5K and supporting the future of transit careers.

Can’t attend the 5K? Support workforce development from anywhere. Click here to donate now.

Feature your logo on the Official LIT 5K Run shirt and power the future of transit.

This 5k Run is a Fundraiser for Hope After Polygamy. This is a non-profit organization aimed to provide educational scholarships for those who have broken away from Polygamy and need help getting an education. The race will be held at Memory Grove in Salt Lake City, Utah.

A 1k Walk will also be held at the this event in same location.

The 5k Race and the 1k Walk begin at the north East area of the Capital Building Parking Lot.

In the spirit of conservation, we encourage you to bring a refillable water bottle for your hydration needs.

For ADA Reasonable Accommodations contact Greg Seegmiller at 801-499-9977

The 2026 Unified 5k and AdaptXpo is an inclusive road race and adaptive sports expo designed so that everyone can participate, whether they run, walk, or roll the 5k or 1.5 mile distance. The event raises critical funds for AdaptX education, research, community events, fitness programming, and grant initiatives. The Unified 5k is a space where athletes with and without disabilities show up together, challenge perceptions, and prove that fitness and sport are more meaningful when everyone has a place at the starting line.

Join us on June 6th at Liberty Park for our 2nd Annual Unified 5k in Salt Lake City. Arrive early or hang around after the event to check out our vendors and clinics at the AdaptXpo, a celebration of organizations that focus on health, inclusion, accessibility, assistive technology, and adaptive sports.

Help us make fitness and physical activity accessible for every body.

The World Refugee Day 5K is more than a race. It is a celebration of resilience, culture, and community.

Join us as we run in support of refugees and families rebuilding their lives. Every step helps raise awareness and resources to support those seeking safety, opportunity, and a fresh start.

After the race, stay and celebrate with vibrant African food, high-energy Afro Beats, and a powerful gathering of community members, leaders, and families. This is a space to connect, learn, and stand in solidarity.

Come ready to move, to celebrate culture, and to make a real impact.

Run with purpose. Celebrate with heart. Support refugees.