Custom Fort Hood Basic Event - 9/6/2025

GORUCK BASIC CHALLENGE 
NOT TOO LIGHT, NOT TOO TOUGH

• 4-5 Hours - Our kind of fun with rucks on
• Always a Team Event, Never a Race
• Led by current and former Special Forces

The GORUCK Challenge is our flagship and original team building event - we’ve led over 10,000 since 2010. At your Basic, you’ll have some team building fun organized by your Cadre. You will stay with your class from start to finish, you’ll ruck some miles and really get to know the other participants as you become a team. 

The GORUCK BASIC EVENT WILL STEP OFF AT 8AM. Please note that registration will close on 9/4/25.

WHAT TO BRING - REQUIRED

• A rucksack (Rucker recommended) - must have reflectivity
• Ruck Plate (or equivalent) in your rucksack = to your weight requirement
  • If you weigh >150 lbs = 30 lb. Ruck Plate
  • If you weigh < 150 lbs = 20 lb. Ruck Plate
• Water/Hydration. 1L minimum required. Hydration Bladder and a Nalgene bottle recommended.
• Any medication you might need
• Photo ID
• Smiles

RECOMMENDED (BUT NOT REQUIRED) ITEMS

• Gloves (1 pair) Not medical gloves, working gloves
• Extra layers of clothing. Think: merino wool socks and a shell. Pay close attention to the weather — if it’s gonna be cold, make sure you have a windbreaker
• Dry Bag (or equivalent, such as a contractor bag) for keeping everything in your ruck dry.
• A full change of clothes and shoes/flip-flops for after the event. Apres-Ruck is much nicer in flip-flops 
• Supportive footwear. GORUCK recommended because it’s the best for people who carry weight and live on their feet.
• Food, snacks, electrolytes as desired
• As a class, you need one (1) 25 lb. class weight and one American Flag. If you’re new to GORUCK, don’t sweat it. If you’ve done an event or ten, organize with your class — it must be in compliance with Special Forces Rule #1: Always Look Cool

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Participants must be 16+ years old to participate in this event