GORUCK LIGHT CHALLENGE
“FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS”
- 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 Challenge is our flagship and original team building event - we’ve led over 10,000 since 2010. At your Light, you’ll have some family friendly 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. This Light Challenge is an introduction to our way of life and accessible to all who want to join a tight-knit community of ruckers all over the world and have fun doing it.
When you successfully complete the Challenge, your Cadre will hand you a cold beverage and a patch that will never be for sale.
MOG MILE
Join us as we commemorate the 32nd anniversary of the battle in Somalia, where 18 U.S. servicemen, including two Medal of Honor recipients, made the ultimate sacrifice. This Challenge honors the courage and sacrifice of Task Force Ranger—comprising the 75th Ranger Regiment, Delta Force, and the 10th Mountain Division—during the October 3-4, 1993 mission, which inspired Black Hawk Down. Expect a history lesson during a ruck back in time.
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 = 20 lb. Ruck Plate
- If you weigh < 150 lbs = 10 lb. Ruck Plate
- Kids = water weight, books, etc.
- 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
CADRE CT
Cadre CT served the majority of his time in the Army as a Green Beret in 3rd Special Forces Group. After his time in the military, CT worked as a contractor, still deploying, in support of Special Operations for the next several years. Altogether, he conducted seven combat deployments. Cadre CT started running events at GORUCK in 2015 and continues to enjoy meeting and spending time with everyone at events. When CT is not out at a GORUCK event, you can find him serving in the veteran's non-profit space, running his own business, or adventuring with his beautiful wife and son.
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