American Revolutionary War Event Series

GORUCK TOUGH CHALLENGE

OUR ORIGINAL EVENT

• 10-12 Hours - Our kind of fun with rucks on
• Always a Team Event, Never a Race 
• Led by current and former Special Forces

The GORUCK Historical Society in partnership with the United War Veterans Council invites you to join us on an unforgettable journey through history as we commemorate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution with the Shot Heard ‘Round the World Tough Challenge event. This 17.75-mile immersive experience begins in Lexington and follows the path of the patriots through Concord, where the first shots of the Revolution rang out. Walk in the footsteps of revolutionaries, explore key battle sites, and honor the spirit of liberty that shaped our nation. Don’t miss this chance to relive history and celebrate America’s fight for independence.

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

• Date: 4/12/2025
• Time: 8:00AM
• Start Point: Fletcher Park, 1557 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA 02420

On June 14, 1775, The Continental Congress created the United States Army. 250 years later to the day, the GORUCK Historical Society and the United War Veterans Council invites you on a self-guided history tour of Philadelphia for the Birth of the U.S. Army City Rucks events. Participants have the opportunity to step back in time while rucking various distances across the city, tracing the footsteps of the Continental Army’s earliest soldiers. From Independence Hall to historic training grounds, this journey will celebrate the resilience, sacrifice, and determination that forged our nation’s military.

LIGHT CHALLENGE

• 2-3 Hours - Our kind of family fun with rucks on
• Always a Team Event, Never a Race
• Led by current and former Special Forces

The GORUCK Light Challenge is a fun, family-friendly team event led by a Cadre. You’ll ruck, bond with your team, and experience our tight-knit rucking community. Finish strong, and you’ll earn a cold drink and a patch that’s never for sale!

• Date: 6/13/2025
• Time: 7:00 PM
• Start Point: Philadelphia, PA

CITY RUCKS

• Ruck it solo or with friends
• Fun ruck it or race for time - your call
• This is our kind of fun and we have cold victory beers at the finish line

GORUCK is The Rucking Company and we have executed over 10,000 rucking events since 2010, empowering a global community of ruckers. The World 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!

• 26.2 Mile

  • Date: 6/14/2025
  • Time: 8:00 AM
  • Start Point: Philadelphia, PA

• 12 Mile

  • Date: 6/14/2025
  • Time: 10:00 AM
  • Start Point: Philadelphia, PA

• 5K

  • Date: 6/14/2025
  • Time: 10:00 AM
  • Start Point: Philadelphia, PA

GORUCK TOUGH CHALLENGE
OUR ORIGINAL EVENT

• 10-12 Hours - Our kind of fun with rucks on
• Always a Team Event, Never a Race 
• Led by current and former Special Forces

On August 23, 1775, King George III declared the American colonies to be in open rebellion—there was no turning back. Now, 250 years later, join us in New York City for Rebels & Redcoats: The Empire Strikes Back, an overnight rucking adventure with colonial-era spy games. Navigate the streets like the Culper Ring, evade loyalist patrols, and carry the message of liberty through the city that would become a battleground for independence. Choose your side, test your wits (and fitness), and ruck into history as we commemorate the moment the rebellion became a revolution.

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

• Date: 8/23/2025
• Time: 7:00PM
• Start Point: New York, NY

GORUCK TOUGH CHALLENGE
OUR ORIGINAL EVENT

• 10-12 Hours - Our kind of fun with rucks on
• Always a Team Event, Never a Race 
• Led by current and former Special Forces

Join the GORUCK Historical Society and the United War Veterans Council on October 11, 2025, in Annapolis, Maryland, for Forged by the Sea: The Birth of the U.S. Navy Tough Challenge event. Commemorating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, this GORUCK Tough event will take participants on a challenging daylight ruck through historic Annapolis, home to some of the Navy’s earliest roots. Navigate the streets where the call for a naval force took shape, visit key sites that shaped maritime history, and honor the sailors and ships that launched America’s fight for independence. History was made on the water—now we carry it forward on land!

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

• Date: 10/11/2025
• Time: 7:00AM
• Start Point: Annapolis, MD

GORUCK TOUGH CHALLENGE
OUR ORIGINAL EVENT

• 10-12 Hours - Our kind of fun with rucks on
• Always a Team Event, Never a Race 
• Led by current and former Special Forces

On November 10, 1775, the United States Marine Corps was born at Tun Tavern in Philadelphia. The GORUCK Historical Society and the United War Veterans Council invite you to honor this legacy with the First to Fight: The Birth of the Marine Corps event. On November 8, 2025, we’ll ruck through the historic streets of Philadelphia, visiting key sites that shaped the Marines' early history. This GORUCK Tough will test your grit as we commemorate the warriors who answered the first call to battle. From Tun Tavern to the fight for freedom — join us in carrying forward 250 years of Marine Corps tradition - Oorah!

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

• Date: 11/08/2025
• Time: 7:00AM
• Start Point: Philadelphia, PA

The UWVC promotes veterans’ well-being through health initiatives, professional development, and community engagement. Our programs connect veterans to history while highlighting their contributions. We offer weekly activities for at-risk veterans and community events.

10% of your registration supports UWVC’s mission.

SHOT HEARD AROUND THE WORLD 



CADRE NORWICH 
Fearing he would "miss the war," Norwich dropped out of the Nation's oldest private military college, joined the Army, and was awarded the Green Beret. Known on his teams as either Norwich or Boy Scout. Now separated from Group and uniformed service, Norwich is meshing his military and first responder experience to assist in the development and delivery of instructor-led training courses, classes, and workshops. 

BIRTH OF THE ARMY


CADRE DAN 
Jason McCarthy handed Dan his first GR1 in February of 2011 full of bricks wrapped in a towel. Since then Dan has been pounding pavement and building better Americans as Cadre for GORUCK. Every once in a while, he comes up with a half decent idea that GORUCK uses to keep Dan happy. Fueled by Copenhagen, Coffee and pure aggression (staples in 3rd SFG) Dan loves storytime during events and doing anything outside
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RISE OF THE REBELLION 



CADRE CLEVE
Serving just shy of ten years in the United States Marine Corps, Cleve served at all three Reconnaissance Battalions before making his way to 1st Force Reconnaissance Company. Cleve served on four combat deployments and has led Marines in Iraq, Afghanistan, in and around the Horn of Africa and Southeast Asia.

BIRTH OF THE NAVY


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BIRTH OF THE MARINE CORPS 



CADRE JC
JC hails from Michigan and now has roots in the ATL. He joined the United States Marine Corps in 1997 and retired in 2018. JC served in Force Recon and Marine Special Operations Command during his 20-year career. He served on 8 deployments overseas with 6 of those in a combat zone from Iraq, Afghanistan, AFRICOM, and an unknown destination.

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