# Event Details

- **Event Name**: #RuckWV | Rucking the Trails WV
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 07 Nov, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 07 Nov, 2026 at 02:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Our nation’s veterans carry burdens.  Walk alongside them in honor, healing, and solidarity at Rucking the Trails WV 5K on 11/7/26 in WV.About this Event  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/84da61b0-b50e-11f1-8735-773c5ddedb48-rimg-w1200-h477-dc88e8e8-gmir.jpg Clarksburg, West Virginia chosen for Inaugural “Ruck for Recovery” Veteran - 50 State 5K in NovemberClarksburg’s Veteran Memorial Park was chosen as the first stop for Sgt. Melvin Gatewood Ruck/Walk/Fun Run - 50 State 5K campaign on Saturday, November 7, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.This event is to honor SGT Melvin Gatewood (Ret.), U.S. Army veteran and co-founder of Operation Continue Service from Tennessee. “I came home from Iraq and had to learn how to keep going...”This meaningful community event was created to continue spreading hope and unity among veterans and communities across the country while honoring his mission and legacy.Rucking the Trails WV | Ruck for Recovery - Veteran 5K at the Veterans Memorial Park will be the FIRST in this 50-state campaign.Participants will take part in a 5K ruck, walk, or fun run through the beautiful, scenic Veterans Memorial Park and South Harrison Rails to Trails, symbolizing the burdens veterans and individuals carry and the support OCS offers to the community.The event serves not only as a tribute to SGT Gatewood's service and vision but also as a fundraiser to support Operation Continue Services’ mission: To remember the fallen and motivate those who still stand.Sgt. Melvin Gatewood is a combat veteran and Purple Heart recipient, a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist, and the founder of Operation Continue Service. He lives now to honor the ones who did not come home, stand with the people still here, make asking for help normal, and leave communities able to do it without him.The RuckWV team is looking for 5K participants, vendors, food trucks, donations, sponsors, and moral support.   https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/84e55e30-b50e-11f1-8735-773c5ddedb48-rimg-w493-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg   https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/84f4c780-b50e-11f1-8735-773c5ddedb48-rimg-w572-h740-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg Agenda🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:45 AMRegistration  - same day $25🕑: 11:00 AMOpening Ceremonies with Sgt. Gatewood🕑: 11:15 AMRucking the Trails WV 5k start🕑: 12:00 PM - 02:00 PMWelcome to #RuckWV: Sgt. Gatewood, guests, music, demos, doorprizes
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/clarksburg/ruckwv-rucking-the-trails-wv/100002001700856145
- **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, nonprofit, food-drinks, veterans-day, marathons
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Clarksburg
- **state**: WV
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Veterans Memorial Park
- **lat**: 39.2726382
- **long**: -80.3650759
- **full address**: Veterans Memorial Park, West Virginia 98, Clarksburg, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is #RuckWV | Rucking the Trails WV being held?
  - **A:** #RuckWV | Rucking the Trails WV takes place on Sat, 07 Nov, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 07 Nov, 2026 at 02:00 pm at Veterans Memorial Park, West Virginia 98, Clarksburg, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing #RuckWV | Rucking the Trails WV?
  - **A:** #RuckWV | Rucking the Trails WV is organized by Operation Continue Service.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** #RuckWV | Rucking the Trails WV is ideal for foodies, craft beverage enthusiasts, and festival fans looking for the best local flavors and experiences. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Clarksburg, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If #RuckWV | Rucking the Trails WV sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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