APX Mountain View Ruck 5K

APX Mountain View Ruck 5K

Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026

Time: 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Race Start: 8:00 AM (Elite step-off 8:30 AM)

Location: 

Hunter Park Plaza / Mountain View Trailhead, 3500 S 5905 W, West Valley City, UT 84128

Course: Mountain View Corridor Trail — starts at Hunter Park and runs south; rolling hills with approximately ~300 ft total elevation gain/loss.

Overview

The APX Mountain View Ruck 5K is a standards-based loaded endurance event designed to test pace, grit, and discipline. Participants will carry required weight over a hilly 5K route with a hydration station at the halfway point. Results and leaderboards will be published publicly following the event.

What Is a Ruck?

A ruck is a loaded endurance movement event rooted in military conditioning: participants cover a set distance on foot while carrying a required amount of weight (“load”) in a ruck pack, backpack, or weighted vest. Unlike a standard 5K run, rucking adds a strength-and-stamina component that demands disciplined pacing, proper load management, and mental toughness. For APX events, loads are verified at check-in and must be maintained for official timing and placement.

Eligibility and Load Standards

• Minimum age: 14+

• Adult males (18+): 30 lbs

• Females and minors: 20 lbs

Required Load-Carriage Setup (Choose One)

• Weighted vest (recommended)

• Ruck bag / ruck pack (recommended)

• Personal backpack or personal bag with weight (acceptable)

• Sandbag (acceptable)

Load and Gear Policy (Participant Responsibility)

• Participants must provide their own required weight and load-carrying equipment. No weight will be provided onsite.

• A limited number of weighted vests may be available to rent on event day on a first-come, first-served basis (while supplies last).

• If a participant cannot meet the required verified load at check-in, they will be disqualified and will not receive official timing or placement.

• No refunds will be issued for disqualification due to missing/insufficient weight or non-compliant gear.

• Participants may borrow compliant gear from another participant who has finished (or otherwise completed their event and no longer needs their gear), provided the borrowed setup passes weigh-in/verification before the participant starts.

Check-In and Weight Verification

• Check-in opens: 6:45 AM

• Official weigh-in/verification: 8:00 AM

• All load-bearing setups will be weighed to verify compliance.

• Weight must be maintained throughout the race to qualify for official timing and placement.

Course Rules

• Participants must follow the designated course at all times.

• Course cutting, shortcuts, or leaving the marked route is prohibited.

• Participants must remain self-propelled at all times (no assistance, towing, or carrying by others).

• Running is permitted unless otherwise restricted, but safety and control are required.

  
  

Hydration

Participants are encouraged to bring their own water. A water station will be available at the halfway mark.

What Finishers Receive

Official finishers who complete the full course and meet all load and conduct standards will receive:

• APX Mountain View Ruck 5K Finisher T-Shirt

• APX Mountain View Ruck 5K Finisher Medal

• Official finisher status (eligible for official timing and placement)

• Placement on the public results leaderboard (if compliant and not disqualified)

• Post-event recognition through APX results and media coverage (photos/content as available)

  
  

DNF and disqualified participants do not receive finisher awards. Finisher T-shirts and medals are reserved for verified finishers only.

Elevation Gain

Finishers Shirt

Finishers Medal