Heavy Challenge: Chicago, IL (20th Anniversary) 09/03/2021 18:00

24+ HOURS, 40+ MILES. THE ULTIMATE TEAM EVENT. AVERAGE COMPLETION RATE: 50%

WHAT TO BRING

• A rucksack aka backpack (Rucker recommended)
• Ruck Plate = to your weight requirement
• If you weigh >150 lbs = 30 lb. Ruck Plate (or equivalent)
• If you weigh < 150 lbs = 20 lb. Ruck Plate (or equivalent)
• Hydration Bladder: Source 3L (bringing 1 is mandatory, 2 is recommended)
• Nalgene bottle (1L) or equivalent (electrolytes recommended)
• Participants must also bring Oral Rehydration Salts (or comparable) in case water resupply is harder
• Reflective Ruck Bands (or equivalent) on your ruck
• Headlamp with extra batteries
• First Aid Kit
• Face Mask (Optional)
• Gloves (1 pair) Not medical gloves, working gloves
• Hand Sanitizer/Wipes - 1 bottle Purell, 1 package of baby wipes (or equivalent)
• One (1) Climbing Carabiner
• Windbreaker
• Dry Bag (or equivalent, such as a contractor bag) with a change of clothes. If you’re really cold, you’ll be really glad you have this. Be sure to bring one (1) pair of extra socks. You’ll carry this Dry Bag in your ruck.
• Boots (MACV-1 Boots) are recommended over sneakers, based on the support you need over all the miles and all the weight. Under no circumstances should you wear Gore-Tex or other “waterproof” boots or socks.
• Food aka lickies and chewies. Just don’t bring the whole Thanksgiving feast, it’s only 24+ hours.
• Photo ID and $20 cash just in case
• As a class, you need one (1) 50 lb. class weight and one American Flag. No wheels will be attached to the team weight and it must be in compliance with Special Forces Rule #1: Always Look Cool. Use your event’s Facebook page to meet your class, organize training, and coordinate team weight details.
• Flip-flops (not required) - upon completion of a GORUCK Heavy, it’s one of the seven great feelings in the world to take your shoes and socks off and put flip flops on. It also makes the hell-yeah-I-earned-my-patch beer taste even better.

TRAINING FOR YOUR EVENT

• SRT Training Program
• So you signed up - now what? Join us for daily workouts written by Cadre DS that are simple, but not easy. All you need is a ruck or sandbag. The SRT programming will get you ready. And your first week is free!
• Check out our RUCK CLUB map to find people to train with

EVENT CANCELLATION POLICY

• Refunds are permitted for this event if requested at least 30 days prior to the event date.
• For the full Event Participant Policies please view our FAQ page.

GOT QUESTIONS?

• Visit our searchable FAQ for answers
• Contact us if you still need help