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Rucking events are a great way to keep the motivation going and meet new people in your community! Whether you’re looking for a new challenge, or are rucking to pay respect for our soldiers, check out our comprehensive list of rucking events to find the closest one near you.
Rucking events are different, while a lot of them are hosted by GoRuck, the things you’ll do may vary. Some rucks is strictly focused on getting from point A to point B, while others include other activities in your ruck. Learn more about each event.
Learn more about the rucking events in 2023:
How Long Are GoRuck & Rucking Events
GoRuck events can range from 3 hours to more than 24 hours. This all depends on the type of rucking event or challenge you choose to participate in. Here’s a quick breakdown of how long you can expect to ruck for in GoRuck events:
GoRuck Challenge Event
| Challenge Type | Approximate Duration |
|---|---|
| Light | 4 Hours |
| Tough | 10 – 12 Hours |
| Heavy | 24+ Hours |
GoRuck Star Course Event
| Challenge Type | Approximate Duration |
|---|---|
| 5 km | 1 Hour |
| 10 km | 2 Hours |
| 15 km | 3 Hours |
How Many People In GoRuck Event?
Each class or event is about 30 people. However, with the current climate and the ongoing pandemic, GoRuck and other organization are practicing social distancing and other measures to ensure safety which may change the typical amount of people in a class.
If you’re looking for toughest ruck march event known to man, check out our guide on the Norwegian ruck march. We’ll be sure to add any of those ruck march events here should we come across one.
If you’re looking for something more casual, you may want to look into joining a ruck club, they’re not always involved with rucking events and they’re more local. Find a ruck club near you and find out how to join one.
Recommended Gear for Most Ruck Events
We’ve outlined a complete list of Rucking gear to help you get through solo and ruck events, but here’s a quick breakdown:
- Rucksack (Check out our top GORUCK backpack alternatives for more options)
- Ruck Plate
- Hydration Bladder
- Reflective Ruck bands
- First aid kit
- Masks (Part of COVID-19 safety measures)
- Wipes/Hand Sanitizer
- Gloves
- Wind breaker Jacket
- ID
If you’re joining a ruck event as a form of training for ruck marching in the military, check out the ruck march packing list to get an idea of what is typically packed in a military ruck march.
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Rucking Events in March 2023
| Event Name | Date | Location | Time | Event Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GORUCK Basic Challenge | 10/03/2023 | Savannah, GA | 6:00PM | GORUCK |
| J&J Race & Trail Running Reunion | 10/03/2023 | Rocksprings, TX | 6:00pm | Tejas Trails |
| Star Course – 12 Miler | 11/03/2023 | Savannah, GA | 6:00AM | GORUCK |
| Star Course – 262 Miler | 11/03/2023 | Savannah, GA | 6:00AM | GORUCK |
| GORUCK Heavy Challenge | 17/03/2023 | Fayetteville, NC | 6:00PM | GORUCK |
| Until Valhalla Ruck March | 18/03/2023 | Gulport, MS | 12:01PM | Allevents |
| Rufus HDT Knockout | 18/03/2023 | Indianapolis, IN | 7:00AM | CRRC |
| GORUCK Tough Challenge | 18/03/2023 | Fayetteville, NC | 10:00PM | GORUCK |
| GORUCK Basic Challenge | 19/03/2023 | Fayetteville, NC | 1:00PM | GORUCK |
| GORUCK Tough Challenge | 31/03/2023 | Cincinnati, OH | 9:00PM | GORUCK |
| GORUCK Tough Challenge | 31/03/2023 | New York, NY | 9:00PM | GORUCK |
| GORUCK Tough Challenge | 31/03/2023 | Philadelphia, PA | 9:00PM | GORUCK |
| GORUCK Tough Challenge | 31/03/2023 | San Diego, CA | 6:00AM | GORUCK |
Rucking Events in April 2023
| Event Name | Date | Location | Time | Event Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hells Hills Trail Race | 01/04/2023 | Smithville, TX | 6;30AM | Tejas Trails |
| GORUCK Basic Challenge | 01/04/2023 | Cincinnati OH | 2:00PM | GORUCK |
| GORUCK Basic Challenge | 01/04/2023 | New York, NY | 2:00PM | GORUCK |
| GORUCK Basic Challenge | 01/04/2023 | Philadelphia, PA | 2:00PM | GORUCK |
| GORUCK Basic Challenge | 01/04/2023 | San Diego, CA | 2:00PM | GORUCK |
| GORUCK Light Challenge | 02/04/2023 | Cincinnati, OH | 8:00AM | GORUCK |
| GORUCK Light Challenge | 02/04/2023 | New York, NY | 8:00AM | GORUCK |
| GORUCK Light Challenge | 02/04/2023 | Philadelphia, PA | 8:00AM | GORUCK |
| GORUCK Light Challenge | 02/04/2023 | San Diego, CA | 8:00AM | GORUCK |
| Eagleton Trail Challenge | 08/04/2023 | Lock Haven, PA | 9:00AM | Eagleton |
| Star Course – 50 Miler | 28/04/2023 | Rockford, IL | 9:00PM | GORUCK |
| Star Course – 12 Miler | 29/04/2023 | Rockford, IL | 6:00AM | GORUCK |
| Star Course – 26.2 Miler | 29/04/2023 | Rockford, IL | 6:00AM | GORUCK |
Rucking Events in May 2023
| Event Name | Date | Location | Time | Event Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GORUCK Light Challenge | 05/05/2023 | Atlanta, GA | 6:00PM | GORUCK |
| GORUCK Light Challenge | 05/05/2023 | Columbus, OH | 6:00PM | GORUCK |
| GORUCK Light Challenge | 05/05/2023 | Indianapolis, IN | 6:00PM | GORUCK |
| GORUCK Light Challenge | 05/05/2023 | Seattle, WA | 6:00PM | GORUCK |
| GORUCK Light Challenge | 06/05/2023 | Atlanta, GA | 8:00AM | GORUCK |
| Star Course – 50 Miler | 06/05/2023 | Washington, DC | 9:00PM | GORUCK |
| Spider Mountain Trail Race | 13/05/2023 | Burnet, TX | 4:00PM | Tejas Trails |
| Star Course – 12 Miler | 19/05/2023 | Washington, DC | 9:00PM | GORUCK |
| Star Course – 26.2 Miler | 20/05/2023 | Washington, DC | 6:00AM | GORUCK |
| GORUCK Tough Challenge | 26/05/2023 | San Diego, CA | 6:00PM | GORUCK |
| GORUCK Tough Challenge | 26/05/2023 | Naperville, IL | 6:00PM | GORUCK |
| GORUCK Tough Challenge | 26/05/2023 | Hartford, CT | 6:00PM | GORUCK |
| GORUCK Tough Challenge | 26/05/2023 | Virginia Beach, VA | 6:00PM | GORUCK |
| GORUCK Basic Challenge | 27/05/2023 | Naperville, IL | 11:00AM | GORUCK |
| Star Course – 12 Miler | 28/05/2023 | Hartford, CT | 7:00AM | GORUCK |
| Star Course – 12 Miler | 28/05/2023 | Naperville, IL | 7:00AM | GORUCK |
| Star Course – 12 Miler | 28/05/2023 | San Diego, CA | 7:00AM | GORUCK |
| Star Course – 12 Miler | 28/05/2023 | Virginia Beach, VA | 7:00AM | GORUCK |
Rucking Events in June 2023
| Event Name | Date | Location | Time | Event Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Star Course – 12 Miler | 02/06/2023 | Normandy, France | 6:00AM | GORUCK |
| Star Course – 12 Miler | 02/06/2023 | Toronto, ON | 6:00AM | GORUCK |
| Star Course – 26.2 Miler | 02/06/2023 | Normandy, France | 6:00AM | GORUCK |
| Star Course – 26.2 Miler | 02/06/2023 | Toronto, ON | 6:00AM | GORUCK |
| GORUCK Tough Challenge | 02/06/2023 | Memphis, TN | 6:00AM | GORUCK |
| GORUCK Tough Challenge | 02/06/2023 | Tacoma, WA | 6:00AM | GORUCK |
| GORUCK Tough Challenge | 02/06/2023 | Wilmington, NC | 6:00AM | GORUCK |
| GORUCK Tough Challenge | 02/06/2023 | Jacksonville Beach, FL | 6:00PM | GORUCK |
| GORUCK Tough Challenge | 03/06/2023 | Boston, MA | 6:00AM | GORUCK |
| GORUCK Tough Challenge | 03/06/2023 | Memphis, TN | 6:00PM | GORUCK |
| GORUCK Tough Challenge | 03/06/2023 | Normandy, France | 6:00AM | GORUCK |
| GORUCK Tough Challenge | 03/06/2023 | Tacoma, WA | 6:00AM | GORUCK |
