EVENTS

An OG Event Weekend in the Outer banks that includes a guided ruck 8 Mile Trail Ruck through the the beautiful Nags Head Woods Preserve that highlights local history, tests endurance, and celebrates the spirit of adventure along the coast.

GORUCK is The Rucking Company and we have executed over 10,000 rucking events since 2010, empowering a global community of ruckers. The City Rucking Series is a great way to join GORUCK Nation, to meet people who live our way of life, and to explore your city or a new one on foot.

LIGHT PACKING LIST
BASIC PACKING LIST
8 MILER PACKING LIST

"These acts of mass murder were intended to frighten our nation into chaos and retreat. But they have failed. Our country is strong. A great people has been moved to defend a great nation."
— President George W. Bush

The terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, changed America and the lives of Americans forever. This year marks the 25th Anniversary of 9/11—a time not only to remember, but to come together as a nation.

Our Cadre conduct 9/11 Commemorative Events around the country to honor and remember those we lost: the courageous First Responders, the innocent lives taken, and the soldiers who stood up in the fight against terrorism.

On this 25th Anniversary, we look back to honor their sacrifice—and we look forward, united in resilience, strength, and community. Cadre and participants will share their 9/11 stories: Where were you? How did it change your life?

Start Point: Elizabeth Park: 101 N Kings Dr Charlotte, NC 28204

LIGHT PACKING LIST
12 MILER PACKING LIST
TOUGH PACKING LIST

"These acts of mass murder were intended to frighten our nation into chaos and retreat. But they have failed. Our country is strong. A great people has been moved to defend a great nation."
— President George W. Bush

The terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, changed America and the lives of Americans forever. This year marks the 25th Anniversary of 9/11—a time not only to remember, but to come together as a nation.

Our Cadre conduct 9/11 Commemorative Events around the country to honor and remember those we lost: the courageous First Responders, the innocent lives taken, and the soldiers who stood up in the fight against terrorism.

On this 25th Anniversary, we look back to honor their sacrifice—and we look forward, united in resilience, strength, and community. Cadre and participants will share their 9/11 stories: Where were you? How did it change your life?

Start Point: Lake Eola Park 512 East Washington Street Orlando, FL 32801

LIGHT PACKING LIST
12 MILER PACKING LIST
TOUGH PACKING LIST

This event is one of the GORUCK SHOOTER CAPSTONE WEEKEND events.

A Capstone weekend is an intense series of back-to-back events crafted to challenge the elite and those who have proven their tactical grit and sharp decision-making under pressure. It’s a chance for Cadre to push participants to the edge of their skills in high-stakes, dynamic scenarios that demand accuracy, endurance, and real-world readiness. This isn’t basic training; it’s where like-minded warriors come to refine their craft and sharpen their edge.

Event qualification standards:
THESE ARE NOT BEGINNER EVENTS
Participants must be able to load and clear both a Pistol and Rifle with ease. Efficiency in Flat-range static shooting and the ability to score at least 80% on a 30-round course of fire from 12 meters. Skills emphasized in events include target identification, movement, weapons manipulation, and dynamic decision-making in a safe, scenario-based environment

Event Location:
The Range Farm: 499 Tripp St Williamston, SC 29697

"I can hear you! The rest of the world hears you! And the people who knocked these buildings down will hear all of us soon."
– President George W. Bush, Ground Zero, September 14, 2001

Twenty-five years later, we ruck to honor the fallen, remember the courage of First Responders, and pay tribute to all who served in the fight against terror.

Led by GORUCK Special Forces Cadre, these events are living memorials. We carry weight together, share our 9/11 stories, and move as one; because to GORUCK Nation, Never Forget isn’t just words, it’s who we are.

Join us in NYC in 2026. Earn your patch. Build unbreakable bonds. Never Forget.

Start Point:
Vietnam memorial plaza: 55 Water St, New York, NY 10041

HEAVY PACKING LIST

TOUGH PACKING LIST

BASIC PACKING LIST

Women have been the strong links at GORUCK Events since forever. These events are designed as a getaway weekend in vacation settings that allow you the opportunity to pamper yourself with Good Livin’, laughter, and meeting some of the most like-minded badass gals on the planet!

The GORUCK Challenge is our flagship and original team building event - we’ve led over 10,000 since 2010. Take on this women-only Challenge Weekend in historic and spooky Savannah, Georgia!

When you successfully complete the Challenge, your Cadre will hand you a cold drink and a patch that will never be for sale.

Start Point:
Forsyth Park Tennis Courts
17 E Park Ave, Savannah, GA 31401

LIGHT PACKING LIST
TOUGH PACKING LIST

"These acts of mass murder were intended to frighten our nation into chaos and retreat. But they have failed. Our country is strong. A great people has been moved to defend a great nation."
— President George W. Bush

The terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, changed America and the lives of Americans forever. This year marks the 25th Anniversary of 9/11—a time not only to remember, but to come together as a nation.

Our Cadre conduct 9/11 Commemorative Events around the country to honor and remember those we lost: the courageous First Responders, the innocent lives taken, and the soldiers who stood up in the fight against terrorism.

On this 25th Anniversary, we look back to honor their sacrifice—and we look forward, united in resilience, strength, and community. Cadre and participants will share their 9/11 stories: Where were you? How did it change your life?

Start Point:
912 Honorary Sindt Memorial Ct, Naperville, IL 60540

LIGHT PACKING LIST
12 MILER PACKING LIST
TOUGH PACKING LIST

"These acts of mass murder were intended to frighten our nation into chaos and retreat. But they have failed. Our country is strong. A great people has been moved to defend a great nation."
— President George W. Bush

The terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, changed America and the lives of Americans forever. This year marks the 25th Anniversary of 9/11—a time not only to remember, but to come together as a nation.

Our Cadre conduct 9/11 Commemorative Events around the country to honor and remember those we lost: the courageous First Responders, the innocent lives taken, and the soldiers who stood up in the fight against terrorism.

On this 25th Anniversary, we look back to honor their sacrifice—and we look forward, united in resilience, strength, and community. Cadre and participants will share their 9/11 stories: Where were you? How did it change your life?

Start Point:
Pioneer Memorial Obelisk, 6001 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77030

LIGHT PACKING LIST
12 MILER PACKING LIST
TOUGH PACKING LIST

Niantic, the makers of Ingress and Pokémon GO, have partnered with GORUCK to bring three special Ingress events to a location near you.

These events blend competitive teamwork, exploration, and strategic problem-solving inspired by the Ingress game, where agents of all skill levels join teams to complete missions, earn points, and unlock exclusive rewards—creating a unique, immersive experience that emphasizes collaboration, light physical activity, rucking and community engagement in real-world settings

Start Point:

Commons Park: 2101 15th St, Denver, CO 80202

URBAN OPS PACKING LIST
STEALTH OPS PACKING LIST
OCF has no packing list

Ruck back in time with us as we honor the brave men of Task Force Ranger and their daring daylight raid into Mogadishu that turned into a relentless rescue mission after multiple Black Hawks were shot down. This challenging GORUCK event blends physical hardship with powerful storytelling, giving you a deeper appreciation for the grit, sacrifice, and teamwork required on the battlefield.

Tough Challenge - 10/2/2026 at 9:00PM
Tough Challenge - 10/3/2026 at 3:00 PM

Start Point: National Veterans Memorial and Museum, 300 W Broad St, Columbus OH 43215

TOUGH PACKING LIST

The Challenge

On September 26, unite with fellow ruckers around the world by putting on a rucksack, taking to the streets or trails, and being a part of Ruck The World Day. The distance and weight carried is up to you (and whoever you've talked into joining you).

Ruck The World Day is a global celebration of rucking — moving with weight on your back — as a way to bring people together, build resilience, and strengthen communities. Started by GORUCK, The Rucking Company, this day honors the origins of the civilian rucking movement and its transformative power for individuals everywhere.

The date, September 26, commemorates a pivotal moment in rucking history: the very first official GORUCK Challenge, held in San Francisco in 2010. Designed to test GORUCK gear under the harshest conditions, the Challenge drew inspiration from U.S. Special Forces training. Participants endured hours of physical and mental trials, relying on teamwork, grit, and perseverance to succeed.

That day marked more than just a test of endurance. It signaled the historic shift of rucking from an exclusive military training method to an inclusive, civilian-led movement. Today, ruckers from every walk of life carry this tradition forward, finding in it purpose, camaraderie, and strength.

On September 26, GORUCK Clubs and communities across the globe will ruck in solidarity, carrying not only weight on their backs, but also the shared belief that we are stronger together. One day each year when the world moves as one. One World. One Patch. One Ruck.

Every movement needs a mascot and ours showed up already rucking. Calm, social, and unfazed, Cappy the Rucker is a capybara who carries too much weight and doesn’t care. He’s unexpectedly lovable, weirdly badass, and the perfect symbol of what Ruck The World Day is all about: resilience, community, and a little humor along the way. Just like the first GORUCK Challenge transformed rucking into something anyone could embrace, Cappy transforms toughness into something welcoming. He’s here to remind us that rucking is about carrying weight together, sometimes heavy, sometimes light, but always moving forward.

“There’s children throwing snowballs, instead of throwing heads, they’re busy building toys and absolutely no one’s dead.”

— Jack Skellington

The Nightmare WOD Before Christmas is a GORUCK community tradition continued by Chris Strasser of Vice City Ruckers as an annual fundraiser and way to spend time with his Ruck Club around the holidays. Chris gave us permission to share a version of this spirited workout of the day with GORUCK Nation and Tribe. The patch will be available on December 1 and we invite you to collectively do this 2-part WOD on December 2 and 9. That said, you can plan your club’s Nightmare WOD any time this month.

Day 1 (Saturday, Dec 2): “Jack Skellington”

Expert/Rx: Ruck (30#/20#) for all movements except burpees Burpees (slick/unweighted)

Scaled: slick/unweighted for entire wod

• BUY IN: 1 mile run/shuffle
• 50 burpees
• 50 sit ups
• 50 push-ups
• 50 air squats
• 50 4ct mountain climbers
• 50 4ct jumping jacks
• 50 4ct flutter kicks

Day 2 (Sunday, Dec 9): “Lock, Shock, and Barrel”

Expert/Rx: Sandbag (60#/40#) & Ruck (30#/20#) for all movements except Russian Twist & Leg Raises use ruck only (30#/20#)

Scaled: Ruck only for entire wod (30#/20#)

• 10 man makers
• 50 plank ruck pull through
• 400m ruck
• 10 man makers
• 50 ruck pressed leg lifts
• 400m ruck
• 10 man makers
• 50 ruck twists (2 ct)

In January of 1776, Thomas Paine published a small pamphlet called Common Sense. Written in clear, direct language that everyday citizens could understand, it laid out a powerful argument for American independence from Britain. The pamphlet spread rapidly throughout the colonies, helping shift public opinion and preparing the ground for the Declaration of Independence just six months later.

Paine believed that the ideas of ordinary people could be refined into something greater. As he wrote in Common Sense:
“Could the straggling thoughts of individuals be collected, they would frequently form materials for wise and able men to improve into useful matter.”

That’s exactly what America’s Founding Fathers did. Drawing from philosophy, history, and their own experience, they gathered the scattered ideas of liberty and self-government and forged them into the principles that guide the nation we are fortunate to live in today.

For this month’s Ruck Club Callout, we’re taking that spirit of civic engagement to the streets with the Common Sense Ruck. Organize a ruck through the institutions that form the backbone of your community: libraries, city halls, courthouses, post offices, monuments, and other civic landmarks. Think of it as a civics scavenger hunt, a chance to explore the places where local government, public service, and community life intersect.

Paine also reminded us that government itself must always be examined with clear eyes:
“Society in every state is a blessing, but government even in its best state is but a necessary evil; in its worst state an intolerable one…”

The freedoms we enjoy depend on engaged citizens who understand the institutions that protect them. So shoulder the ruck, gather your crew, and chart a route through the civic heart of your city. Learn something along the way, appreciate the systems that serve your community, and remember that the American experiment depends on the participation of its people.

• Create a route that includes several local institutions and/or landmarks. You can also use these localized Star Course hit lists as some thought-starters. Here are a few examples:
  
  • Libraries
  • City Hall
  • Courthouses
  • Parks
  • Monuments
  • Bridges
• Stop at each one for a quick discussion of the importance of these locations to your city and perhaps the role they played throughout local history
• Distance: 3–12 miles, your choice based on the level of your team (5 miles is the sweet spot for this one, but it’s your call)
• Weight: rucker's choice
• Share on social media using #RUCKCLUBCALLOUT and tag @goruck

Welcome to the 12 Mile Timed Ruck. This kind of ruck march has been historically utilized by the US Army, and it’s an excellent opportunity to get your mind right, work on your pace, and test the gear you’ve chosen for GORUCK’s Heavy, Tough, or City Ruck events.

You’ll need to either maintain a 17:30 minute pace the entire time or intersperse some ruck shuffles with your regular rucking pace in order to make the time hack of 3.5 hours. NOTE: Running with a ruck is NOT recommended under any circumstances. We suggest planning a route that is as flat as possible and avoids traffic crossings.

• Minimum 3 people
• Distance: 12 miles
• Time Hack
• Standard - 12 miles in 3.5 hours or less (17:30 min/mi pace)
• Advanced: 12 miles in 3 hours or less (15:00 min/mi pace)
• Minimum ruck weight: 10 lbs. If you’re preparing for a GORUCK event, you should carry the weight listed in the event requirements. Advanced ruckers should complete it with 45 lbs dry.
• Share on social media and use #RUCKCLUBCALLOUT and tag @goruck

In the 1987 action/sci-fi classic Predator, a deadly alien comes to Earth and attacks a bunch of SF dudes in the middle of the jungle. Do you remember how Arnold Schwarzenegger ended up tricking the Predator? The Predator has thermal vision, so it can see you all the time. Well, Arnold got smart and covered himself from head to toe in mud which lowered his thermal signature, and the Predator couldn’t find him. Do you see where we’re going with this?

Welcome to the Predator Ruck. The whole team has to get muddy at the start of their ruck, as muddy as you can (or want), and as always…cool points for being original. Then, once you’re safe from the Predator, head out for the ruck. Four miles (or more) as a group covered in mud. Nothing too crazy. Have some fun and take lots of pictures!

OPTIONAL: If you’ve done a Mud Ruck before and want to change this one up, divide your group into two teams, pick your “landing zone” for extraction and then each team muddies up and sets off in an opposite direction with the goal of arriving at the LZ first. But you’ll be hunting one another along the way. If either team spots the other, get within +/- 30 feet and take a photo, then yell out “Ambush!” to the other team. The ambushers then allow the dead to “earn their lives back” with 5 minutes of #GoodLivin (the ambushers get to pick what kind of #GoodLivin to dole out). When both teams go their separate ways, there’s a 5 minute safe period for each team before any additional ambushes can take place, so…get to the choppah! Play continues until one team reaches the LZ, where the winning team gets to decide what kind of #GoodLivin the other team gets to enjoy. For an extra challenge, hold this Callout at night! Regular safety protocols apply, natch.

• 4 miles minimum (distance starts as soon as you are muddy)
• 4 people or more
• Bonus cool points for getting muddy/unmuddy in a fun/unique way
• No weight requirement, use your regular training weight
• Share on social media and use #RUCKCLUBCALLOUT and tag @goruck