Kilgore Memorial Run and Ruck

Join the Bearcat Battalion on November 15th for the first annual 3-Mile run/ruck in memory of CDT Kilgore. Don't miss this important occasion! This free event is open to all University of Cincinnati students, staff, and faculty as well as other interested members of the community. Come together to help raise mental health awareness and promote mental health resources at the University of Cincinnati through a three mile run or a three mile ruck march with a 35 lbs pack. The Kilgore Memorial Run and Ruck is held to honor Cadet Michael Kilgore and his legacy. Michael Kilgore was a cadet in the University of Cincinnati's Army ROTC program. In addition, he was a member of the Ohio Army National Guard and the Ohio Army National Guard Honor Guard. Tragically, Cadet Kilgore lost his life to suicide on November 17th, 2019. His loss sent shockwaves across the army ROTC program and the university. Every year since this loss, the UC Army ROTC program has honored Michael and his legacy through a memorial run. Help us overcome mental illness and raise suicide awareness in the first annual Kilgore Memorial Run and Ruck at Gettler Stadium on November 6th, 2026 at 6:30 AM. The run will begin at 7:00 and conclude by 8:15. *NOTE* The address listed is for the UC ROTC Building. Gettler Stadium is directly West of the ROTC building down Corry Blvd. Hosted by: Bearcat Battalion at the University of Cincinnati Additional Information can be found at: