Light Challenge: San Francisco, CA 12/16/2023 10:00
December 16th, 2023 @ 10:00am PST
Date & Time
Saturday, December 16, 2023 10:00Start Point:
Campbell Park (E Campbell Ave &, Gilman Ave, Campbell, CA 95008). Meet up in the open field adjacent to the basketball courts.
Your start point will be posted to this page and emailed to you at least one week before the event date.Toy Drop
Of course there is a Santa Claus. It’s just that no single somebody could do all he has to do. So the Lord has spread the task among us all. That’s why everybody is Santa Claus. I am. You are.
― Truman Capote
Join the merry band of Santa's Helpers and solidify the term "It's not about you." This event will provide you and your team the opportunity to turn frowns upside down while giving back to those less fortunate. Bring some holiday cheer and an unwrapped gift (toys) to donate to kiddos who could really use a healthy dose of joy!
2-3 HOURS. LIGHT = FUN ON A TEAM. AVERAGE COMPLETION RATE: 100%
WHAT TO BRING
- A rucksack aka backpack (Rucker recommended)
- Ruck Plate = to your weight requirement
- If you weigh >150 lbs = 20 lb. Ruck Plate (or equivalent)
- If you weigh < 150 lbs = 10 lb. Ruck Plate (or equivalent)
- Hydration Bladder: Source 3L recommended
- Nalgene bottle (1L) or equivalent (electrolytes recommended)
- Headlamp with extra batteries
- Reflective Ruck Bands (or equivalent) on your ruck
- First Aid Kit
- Gloves (1 pair) Not medical gloves, working gloves
- Hand Sanitizer/Wipes - 1 bottle Purell, 1 package of baby wipes (or equivalent)
- Windbreaker (only if the temperature is expected below 60 ℉)
- Photo ID and $20 cash just in case
- As a class, you need one (1) 25 lb. class weight and one American Flag. 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 Light, 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
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Raised in Texas, Kevin is a Green Beret with over 20 years of service in the United States Army. Kevin served on multiple combat deployments and has led Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Marines in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Southeast Asia. Out of service and living in the Pacific Northwest, Kevin enjoys spending time and keeping active with family and friends. Kevin continues to serve the military community through non-profit and private sector roles, assisting them in building better post-military lives.