WHAT TO BRING
Bring your own sturdy backpack or we will provide one. Wear sturdy shoes or boots. Bring a refillable water bottle (we will have water refill stations at the start/finish and at the midway point on the course). Customize your experience by choosing from three distance options, participate solo or as a team and choose how much weight to carry - 0, 10 lbs, 20 lbs, or 30 lbs (all weights are provided).
PRICING
01
Solo Ruck
Choose from 4, 6, or 8 mile courses. Courses are marked and follow established trails. Kids under 6 ruck for free.
02
Team Ruck
4-6 people per team.
Choose from 4, 6, or 8 mile courses. Courses are marked and follow established trails. Kids under 6 ruck for free.
03
All Abilities Courses
Either solo (with an aid if desired) or with a team of 4-6 people.
This is a 1-mile route over mostly flat terrain with several challenges along the course.
04
RuckFest
Participants & spectators of all ages can enjoy the finish line festival, RUCKFEST, by visiting fun booths, enjoying our family friendly obstacle course experience & ordering yummy snacks from the food trucks.
FREE
05
Virtual Ruck the Ridge
Can't be with us at the Blue Ridge School on November 8th? No problem - you can Ruck the Ridge when and where you are able with our virtual Ruck experience. Choose your own date and route. Ruck the Ridge event shirts are optional but we'll cover the postage to get it to you.
TIMELINE FOR THE DAY
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7:45am - on-site parking opens
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8:10am - on-site check-in opens
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8:30am - Opening Ceremony
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8:40am - first Ruck start time
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8:40am - 2:30pm - Ruck Fest activities
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12:30pm - last Ruck start time
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1:00pm - Veterans Day Ceremony (presentation of National Colors, National Anthem, speaker)
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2:30pm - Ruck courses close
Please plan to arrive at check-in at least 15 mins prior to your assigned Ruck start time (start time selection is available in the registration process)
RUCKFEST
Participants & spectators of all ages can enjoy the finish line festival, RUCKFEST, by visiting fun booths, enjoying our family friendly obstacle course experience & ordering yummy snacks from the food trucks.
Activities include:
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Petting Zoo
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Children's Obstacle Course
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Inflatable Obstacles
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Face Painting
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Military Equipment Exploration Area
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Food Trucks
