Date & Time
Friday, October 2, 2020 18:00
Mogadishu Mile
"We all came to peace with it -- if I die here, I die here.
But I'm not going to let it happen to the guys around me.
That's what it became about.
We weren't fighting for the flag, or the nation or freedom.
I wasn't even thinking about my family.
All I thought about was that I wasn't going to let anything happen to the guy on my left and the guy on my right."
– U.S. Army Ranger Keni Thomas, Task Force Ranger
Commemorate 27 years since the battle in Somalia that resulted in the ultimate sacrifice of 18 U.S. servicemen, including two Delta Force snipers who were posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor. This Challenge honors the men of Task Force Ranger (Rangers Lead The Way!) – their courage and sacrifice on October 4, 1993 to achieve mission success, albeit at great cost. Expect a history lesson and a timeline re-enactment of the mission that inspired Black Hawk Down.
24+ HOURS, 40+ MILES. THE ULTIMATE TEAM EVENT. AVERAGE COMPLETION RATE: 50%
What to Bring
- A rucksack aka backpack (GR1 or 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 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
- Masks (2 minimum) Something that will not repeatedly fall off (scarves not recommended, N95’s not required -- save them for healthcare workers)
- 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.
Event Cancellation Policy
- Transfers and refunds are not allowed for this event (NO EXCEPTIONS).
- This event must have a minimum of 60 registered participants no later than 45 days prior to the start date
- If your event is at risk of being cancelled, you will receive an email on following dates:
- 6 Months
- 90 Days
- 60 Days
- 45 Days (Final Notice)
- **GORUCK reserves the right to cancel an event at any time
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Meeting up to Train
Montreal
Army Special Forces
Afghanistan, Iraq, Africa, Asia
Born a Canuck in Montreal, Canada. Sarkis grew up overseas, spending time in West Africa and Saudi Arabia. After becoming a man, he decided to join the United States Army. His first job was a mechanic, more commonly referred to as a Grease Monkey, in military motor pool terms. He wanted more of a Challenge and became a Green Beret. After spending over 6 years working with some of the best operators in the world, he now teaches the future of Special Operations Medics as a Cadre at the Special Warfare Center school house. When he gets free time, he spends it with his family.
Dustin
Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command
Iraq, Afghanistan, Africa
Dustin hails from Utah and spent 17 years in the military in Force Recon and later Marine Raiders with 9 deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan and Africa. He has 2 Great Dane pups named Mo and Phyx. He currently resides in Tampa where he works a Joint job. He enjoys ninja kicks, ninja rolls, ninja kart wheels and ninjas.