Tough Challenge: Nashville, TN (70th Anniversary) 07/28/2023 21:00

July 28th, 2023 @ 9:00pm CST

Tough Challenge: Nashville, TN (70th Anniversary) 07/28/2023 21:00
About this event



Date & Time

Friday, July 28, 2023 21:00

Start Point

Your start point will be posted to this page and emailed to you at least one week before the event date.

 

One of the harshest wars fought in American history. A war that many to this day still don't talk about or pay enough tribute to those soldiers who came home quietly and were forgotten. The Korean War also known as the "The Forgotten War" or "The Unknown War" was fought from June 25, 1950 until July 27, 1953. It has been 70 years since this war ended with over 140,000 U.S. casualties, a country divided into north and south by the 38th Parallel. The Korean War is considered to be the most destructive conflict in the modern area with an estimated 2-3 million civilians. Join GORUCK in honoring those Soldiers who whet off to defend freedom in extremely harsh conditions, only to come back to the U.S. forgotten and unspoken. 

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?

Where
Shelby Park
Meet in parking lot next to Tennis Courts
Shelby Park, Shelby Ave & S 20th St
Nashville, TN 37206
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When
July 28th, 2023 @ 9:00pm CST
Event Cadre

Cadre Hand

Army Special Forces

Somalia, Afghanistan, Europe and Central America

 

Hand is retired US ARMY and served as a Ranger with 3/75 in Somalia and was on one of the first ODAs in Afghanistan after 9/11 as an 18E with 5th Special Forces Group. He has deployed to Africa, Asia, Central America and Europe. He likes the mountains, hiking, mountain biking, beer, bacon and classic rock. He loves the American flag, freedom, football and family. He is dedicated to building better Americans through teamwork (and pain).

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