Tough Challenge: Des Moines, IA (U.S. Army Special Forces) 06/16/2023 21:00

10-12 HOURS, 15-20 MILES. THE ORIGINAL CHALLENGE. AVERAGE COMPLETION RATE: 94%

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)
• 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 Tough, 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?

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