Do I need to bring my own ruck and plates?

Yes — you’ll bring your own ruck and ruck plates.

• Men: two 25 lb plates (50 lbs total)
• Women: two 20 lb plates (40 lbs total)

💡 Don’t have plates? We’ll have a very limited supply for purchase or loan at the event — but they’re first-come, first-served, so plan to bring your own.

When does the race start?

RCR | 313 uses wave starts so the course flows smoothly and everyone has space to move.

• Waves are capped at 10 athletes.
• The first wave kicks off at 8:00 AM, and waves go off every 10-15 minutes after.
• You’ll be placed in a wave based on the predicted finish time you enter during registration. Faster athletes go earlier. Slower predicted times go later.

📋 Official wave assignments will be announced the week of the race.

Do I have to train for this?

You don’t need to — but you should.

Just like anyone can walk a 5K while others give their everything and go sub-15:00, anyone can casually complete an RCR | 313.

The difference?

• For some, it’ll be a steady grind to the finish.
• For others, it’ll be an all-out push to try and finish in sub-60.

The carries and ruck will test you more than a 5K ever will — but that’s the point.

💡 If you want to show up confident and ready to crush it, Beyond Strength's Say YES Training programs (in-person and online) are built to prepare you for challenges exactly like this.

What if I can't finish?

You can.

That’s the short answer.

RCR | 313 is built so anyone can complete it — you can slow down, set the plates down during the carry, and take breaks on the ruck.

But if something really happens where you can’t finish, you don’t have to push through. Safety is our top priority. Event staff will be on course to assist if needed.

💡 If you don’t complete all three legs, you won’t receive the finisher sticker or patch — those are earned.

Can I switch weight classes after sign-up?

Yes — up until packet pickup on Friday, Sept 26, 2025.

If your weight changes or you realize you’d be better suited for a different class, just let us know at check-in. We’ll update your division so results are accurate.

After packet pickup, divisions are locked in so we can finalize wave assignments and timing.

Are friends and family allowed come watch?

Absolutely — the more energy on race day, the better.

Spectators are welcome at the start/finish area and along sections of the course. We’ll make sure they can cheer you on without getting in the way of competitors.

💡 Tip: Tell them to bring a camera and a loud voice — great crowd energy makes a big difference when you’re grinding through the carry or the final ruck.

What if it rains?

We’re racing. Rain or shine.

A little weather just adds to the challenge — and we’re here for it.

The only reason we’d call it off is if Algonkian Regional Park determines conditions are unsafe (severe storms, flooding, etc.).

If that happens, we’ll set a raincheck date for the race and transfer all registrations.

What kind of prizes can I earn?

We keep it simple — and worth it.

Race Awards 🏆

• Top 3 finishers in each weight class
• Overall fastest male & female
• Bonus shoutouts for top splits and standout grit

Referral Rewards 🎖️
Earn gear and even free entries by bringing friends:

• Free RCR T-shirt
• Exclusive RCR patch + entry to a mystery rucksack raffle
• Free entry to future events
• 3-Year RCR Pass for the top referrer

Full referral details are on your confirmation page after you register.