6th Ranger Training Battalion's Annual Race the Ranger Race

Welcome to the 6th Ranger Training Battalion's Annual Race the Ranger Race!

This run takes place on a scenic point-to-point course during the early summer in the back woods of the Gulf Coast. It starts on the historic Camp James E. Rudder, the home of the 6th Ranger Training Battalion and the Swamp Phase of the Army's premier leadership course, Ranger School. The route itself take you down the "Rudder Mile" which Ranger Instructors have run for decades. Once you cross under the "Rudder Mile" banner overhead, you will be running down sand trails through training areas where Ranger students have patrolled in pursuit of the coveted Ranger Tab, past Prisoner's Pond, and finally ending back on camp next to the old Ranger Water Tower.

This event also includes access to the 6th Ranger Training Battalion Open House held all day which consists of an Airborne Jump demonstration, Ranger in Action demonstration, Weapons demonstration, Car Show, booths, and so much more! Tickets for the race will be available online (through this eventbrite website) as well as in person on the day of the race!

We look forward to having you join us once again for an incredible event!

Event Schedule:

11 MAY 2024

0700 Day of Registration Opens at the Gator Lounge on Camp James E. Rudder

0745 Day of Registration Ends

0755 Youth Heat Stages

0800 Youth Heat Begins

0810 Women's Heat Stages

0815 Women's Heat Begins

0825 Men's Heat Stages

0830 Men's Heat Begins

0930 All Heats Complete and Awards Ceremony

Course Information:

The 4-mile course begins on an asphalt road which then leads to cross-country like trails that generally consists of a mixture of hard packed and loose sand. You will encounter two major elevation points on the course. Course is classified as moderate difficulty and it is not stroller friendly. Medical personnel and water points will be provided throughout the course.

Arrival Information:

Parking will be located north of the Water Tower on the grass next the the Ranger Gym and the 6th Ranger Training Battalion Dive Center/Pool.

Once parked, head to the Gator Lounge across from the Dining Facility to complete registration or ask any questions to the Run Administrative Team that will be present. If at any point you need help, ask someone wearing the black and gold Ranger shirts for further directions.

Don't forget to bring your signed Waiver and Hold Harmless Form. We will have additional copies on site on the day of the race.