Name: Ruck-4-Burke
Start: 2026-10-03
End: 2026-10-03
Location: Cresco

About the Event

Join us for a meaningful ruck, run, or walk as we honor the life and legacy of Corporal Jarek Burke (1994–2016). Together, we will remember his service, celebrate his legacy, and carry his memory forward.

Participation is based on a free-will donation. Please note that online registrations are processed through Active.com and are subject to applicable registration fees.

All donations directly support Howard County Veteran Affairs and its local veteran programs and projects.

Donations may be mailed to:

Howard County Veteran Affairs
205 2nd St. E
Cresco, IA 52136

Donations may also be made in person during event registration on the day of the event.

Thank you for helping us honor Cpl. Jarek Burke while supporting the veterans in our community.

Location: American Legion 113 S. Park Place, Cresco, IA 52136

Schedule of Events (all begin at the American Legion):

12:00 PM – 10 Mile Ruck
1:00 PM – 5 Mile Walk/Run
2:00 PM – 1 Mile Walk
3:00 PM – Social Hour at the Pub No. 7 (111 N. Elm St. Cresco, IA 52136

Registration: American Legion 113 S. Park Place, Cresco

Races Offered

1 Mile Walk/Run starts @2pm - Individual Age group/open

Oct 03, 2026

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Distance — 1.6K

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10 mile-RUCK Starts @12 pm - Individual Age group/open

Oct 03, 2026

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5 Mile Walk/Run starts @1 pm - Individual Age group/open

Oct 03, 2026

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Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Cresco.

thermostat Temperature

7.5° / 16.8°

wb_sunny Feels like

3.4° / 12.9°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

8h 14m

water_drop Avg rainfall

1.9 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

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air Avg wind speed

16.1 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (4.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

65.8%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:23

nightlight Sunset

18:23

About Cresco

Learn more about the host city, Cresco.

Cresco is a city in Howard County, Iowa, United States. The population was 3,888 at the 2020 census, down from 3,905 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Howard County.