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Sua Sponte Ruckers Pre-Selection 12 HR

Sat September 2, 2023 Gadsden, AL 35904 US Directions

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Sua Sponte Ruckers Pre-Selection 12 HR

5:30AM CDT - 7:00PM CDT

Place

176 Ira Gray Drive
Gadsden, AL US 35904

Description

GORUCK  Sua Sponte Ruckers Ruck Club 

Pre-Selection 12 HR

All participants must bring:

  1. Ruck with minimum dry weight (35 lb dry)
  2. *Appropriate fitness attire
  3. Waterproof bags
  4. Extra socks
  5. Change of clothes 
  6. Snacks
  7. Hydration carrier
  8. Sunscreen
  9. Adequate footwear (quality military boots recommended) for ruck events
  10. Running shoes
  11. Personal hygiene kit
  12. Towel 
  13. Shower shoes
  14. Blister kit (recommended)
  15. Anything else you think you may need.
  16. MOTIVATION and GREAT ATTITUDE 

This event is going to be tough. This event is limited to the first 20 athletes to register. One of a kind finishers patch, earned and never given.

This will be a challenging event and only those who give a 110% will finish. We will test you both mentally and physically through a series of scaled events modeled after those utilized in the elite **Ranger Assessment and Selection Program. If you have ever asked yourself “do I have what it takes?”, come find out! 

The 12 hours will be broken up into individual and team events. Schedule and actual events are subject to changes by the cadre however will be similar to:

0530 Check-in and ruck weight confirmation.

0700 First individual event, fitness assessment.

0900 Timed individual ruck event (distance to be disclosed event day. Expect 8-12 miles. 

1200 Chow break. 

1230 Team event assessment.

1530 Team motivational event. 

1700 Individual fitness assessment. 

1800 Final team event. 

Team events may consist of apparatus construction, equipment movements, Hero WODs, etc.

**this event is NOT a pre-qualifier for any actual military special operations selection program. The actual Army Ranger Assessment and Selection Program (RASP) is an intense eight-week course, has two phases, followed by graduation and assignment to the 75th Ranger Regiment. This event is designed for those interested in GORUCK Heavy or Selection events. 

Those who finish the 12 grueling hours will earn a kick ass patch, bragging rights and a cool story. 

Shorts may be worn but long pants are recommended for some events. Head gear may be worn. Uniforms may be worn by all active/guard/reserve military personnel but not required. If worn must be worn IAW AR670-1 or appropriate branch of service regulations. 

  • This event will be limited to 20 participants.
  • Patches are earned and only those who complete all events in the 12 HR event time will earn a finishers patch.
  • Check in time is 0530
  • Ruck weight confirmed. 35lb dry weight minimum. (Dry weight is minus water and snacks) *
  • Start time 0700

All proceeds to benefit GSB 20th Special Forces Group (Airborne) personnel and family. 

*Participants responsible for bringing adequate equipment, footwear, socks, hydration and any snacks or supplements. 

Water and electrolytes will be provided at event. 

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