Join us for the 3rd Annual SSG Kyle McKee Memorial Ruck, a meaningful event honoring the life and legacy of Staff Sergeant Kyle McKee while raising support for local heroes in need.
This event is built for all fitness levels and all ages – from competitive ruckers to families wanting a purposeful day together. Whether you’re pushing your limits or simply showing up in support, every step carries purpose.
In Person Event
Date: Saturday May 16, 2026
Location: Leroy Ball Fields, 13028 Leroy Center Rd, Leroy, OH 44077
Our Sponsors
Premiere Sponsor
Lassnick Farm
Leroy Thompson VFW Post 7939
Bronze
Green Stripes Landscaping
Shine’s Place Ranch
Silver
Booth Camp Co.
Holmes & Associates Asset Management
JLynn’s Salon
The Denner Family
The Lakia Group Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
The Leroy McKee Family
The McKee-Kovachik Family
Gold
Steve Toohey
Sponsorships
Bronze Sponsor- $150
-Website Listing
-Social Media Recognition
Silver Sponsor- $350
-Website Listing
-Social Media Recognition
-18″x24″ sign placed on course route
Gold Sponsor- $750
-Website Listing
-Social Media Recognition
-18″x24″ sign placed on course route
-Name included on shared sponsor recognition sign
Premier Sponsor- $1,500 (Limited Availability)
-Website Listing
-Social Media Recognition
-18″x24″ sign placed on course route
-Name included on shared sponsor recognition sign
-Sponsor name & logo on event photo backdrop
-4 complimentary event registrations
-Space to promote business on-site (Table or Tent)
Event Options & Pricing
6.2 Mile Smoker: $30
Our premier competitive ruck featuring exercise stations along the route. Competitive Weight Requirements:
-Under 150 lbs.: 10 lb. minimum
-150 lbs. & over: 20 lb. minimum
6.2 Mile Friendly Ruck: $30
Complete the same 6.2 mile course at your own pace. Weight optional
“KM5” 5K: $20
A traditional 5K option staying on Leroy Center Road for a shorter and more accessible route.
What Your Registration Includes:
-Official event entry
-Access to fuel and hydration provided along the course
– Event finisher patch
-Opportunity to earn the Elite medal (Smoker only)
-Event t-shirts are available as an optional add-on at checkout
Event Schedule (Staggered Starts)
-Registration Opens: 8:30 AM
-Opening Ceremony: 9:45 AM
– Friendly Ruck Step Off: 10:00 AM
– 6.2-Mile Smoker & “KM5” 5K Step Off: 10:15 AM
Awards & Post-Event Experience
-Finisher patches and medals will be awarded after event completion
-Participants are more than welcome to stay until the end to cheer others on and enjoy the atmosphere
-Food trucks will be on site, making it easy to relax, refuel, and spend the afternoon with the community
Route Overview
Start/Finish: Leroy Ball Fields
Participants begin on Leroy Center Road (paved and open to traffic), then turn onto Kniffen Road and enter Hidden Lake Park at the second entrance. Inside the park, participants complete a 1-mile dirt and gravel section before retracing the route back to the ball fields. Smoker participants will encounter exercise stations inside the park. Friendly and Smoker participants complete the same 6.2-Mile route.
Distances:
-Smoker & Friendly Ruck: 6.2 Miles
-KM5 5K: Remains on Leroy Center Road
Safety Information
The SSG Kyle McKee Memorial Ruck is more than a fitness event – it’s an opportunity to honor a fallen hero, support local heroes directly, stand alongside a community rooted in service and remembrance
Whether you’re taking on the Smoker, lining up for the 5K, or bringing the family out for the afternoon, your participation makes a real difference.
Virtual Event
Can’t join us in person? You can still be part of the mission. The Virtual SSG Kyle McKee Memorial Ruck allows participants from anywhere to honor the life and legacy of Staff Sergeant Kyle McKee while supporting local heroes in need. Whether you’re rucking solo, training with friends, or getting the family involved, every mile logged helps carry Kyle’s legacy forward. Participants will have all of May to complete their chosen event option.
Upload your results to our leaderboard and share your journey on social media so we can honor your effort and amplify the mission together.
Fill Out Your Time HERE
Virtual Event Window
May 1-May 31 Complete your event anytime during the month
What Your Registration Includes
- Official virtual event entry
- Access to the online leaderboard
- Event patch mailed upon completion
- Opportunity to participate from anywhere
- Event t-shirts available as an option add-on at checkout
Virtual Event Options & Pricing
6.2 Mile Smoker – $30
Our premier competitive virtual ruck featuring at-home exercise stations
Competitive weight requirements: Under 150 lbs.: 10 lb. minimum / 150 lbs. & over: 20 lb. minimum
-Elite style challenge
-Complete at your own pace
6.2 Mile Friendly Ruck – $30
Complete the same 6.2 Mile distance at your own pace. Weight is option, making this a great option for all fitness levels.
“KM5” 5K – $20
A tradition 5K option for runners, walkers, or ruckers looking for a shorter, more accessible distance.
Virtual Smoker – At Home Exercise Stations
Participants completing the Virtual 6.2 Mile Smoker will perform the following stations throughout their ruck or workout. Use a ruck vest, dumbbells, or a loaded backpack unless otherwise noted.
Station 1- Push + Core
- 25 Decline Pushups (Feet Elevated)
- 50 Sit-ups
- 25 Incline Pushups
Station 2 – Lower Body + Pull
- 50 Overhead Squats Option: Goblet squat if overhead isn’t safe
- 50 Bent-over rows
Station 3- Posterior Chain + Upper Pull
- 50 Good Mornings
- 50 Upright Rows
Station 4- Lunges
- 100 Walking Lunges (50 Each Leg)
Station 5- Legs + Press
- 50 Air Squats
- 50 Shoulder Press (Dumbells, ruck, or backpack)
Station 6- Conditioning
5 rounds of:
- 30-45 Seconds hard effort (hill sprint, stairs, fast run, bike, row, or jump rope)
- Easy recovery back to start or 60-90 seconds rest
Station 7- Arms + Hinge
- 50 curls
- 50 ruck swings
Station 8- Step Work
- 100 Step-Ups (50 Each Leg) Stairs, box, chair, or sturdy bench
Station 9- Push + Triceps
- 50 Chest Press
- 50 Tricep Extensions
Station 10- Pushups + Dips
- 50 Dips
- 50 Incline Pushups
Station 11- Full Body Finisher
- 25 Ground-to-shoulders
- 25 burpees
- 25 sit-ups
- Bear crawl (ruck on if able) 30-50 yards or 30-60 seconds
Share Your Ruck
Upload your results to our leaderboard and share your experience on social media. Be sure to tag All American Rucks on facebook so we can celebrate your effort and help spread the mission: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554228233182