2024 Young Life Black Squirrel Ruck Challenge
- Date Sat 2nd March 2024
- Time 10:00AM EST
- Location Gadsden, Alabama
- Price $35.00
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating start to your year with the 2024 Young Life Black Squirrel Ruck Challenge on Saturday, March 2nd, 2024, in the beautiful Gadsden, Etowah! This unique event features a 5-mile trail run that combines the thrill of running with exciting ruck-inspired challenges, including squats, lunges, and jumping jacks, making it the perfect opportunity to enhance your fitness while having a blast.
Participants are invited to bring their own ruck or backpack, as you'll be carrying bricks along the course—2 for females and 3 for males—adding an extra layer of challenge to this already engaging race. Don't worry if you’re new to this kind of event; there are five achievable exercise stations designed for all skill levels. With the proceeds benefiting Gadsden Young Life Ministries, this race not only promotes personal fitness but also supports a great cause. Plus, you’ll have the chance to win cash prizes for top finishers in various categories, including overall male and female, as well as age divisions. Join your friends, and even bring your dog (following local rules) for a fun-filled day at Noccalula Falls Park and Campground. Embrace the
Participants are invited to bring their own ruck or backpack, as you'll be carrying bricks along the course—2 for females and 3 for males—adding an extra layer of challenge to this already engaging race. Don't worry if you’re new to this kind of event; there are five achievable exercise stations designed for all skill levels. With the proceeds benefiting Gadsden Young Life Ministries, this race not only promotes personal fitness but also supports a great cause. Plus, you’ll have the chance to win cash prizes for top finishers in various categories, including overall male and female, as well as age divisions. Join your friends, and even bring your dog (following local rules) for a fun-filled day at Noccalula Falls Park and Campground. Embrace the
Organiser's Description
LOOKING FOR A NEW CHALLENGE FOR THE YEAR 2024? HAVE A NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTION TO RUN/EXERCISE MORE? LET THIS BE YOU FIRST RACE OF THE YEAR. THE 5 MILE RUCK RUN FEATURES RUCK INSPIRED CHALLENGES (SQUATS, LUNGES, JUMPING JACKS, ETC) TO AMP UP THE FUN AND FITNESS WITH THE PROCEEDS BENEFITTING THE GADSDEN YOUNG LIFE MINISTRIES.
https://gadsden.younglife.org/
EVENT DETAILS
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5 MILE TRAIL RUN WITH BODY AND PACK EXERCISES ALONG THE COURSE
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PARTICIPANTS ARE TO PROVIDE YOUR OWN RUCK/BACKPACK (WE WILL PROVIDE THE BRICKS, BUBBLE WRAP, AND DUCT TAPE)
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FEMALES: 2 BRICKS, MALES: 3 BRICKS (NO WEIGHTED VESTS, RUNNERS MUST CARRY A PACK)
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5 CHALLENGING BUT ACHIEVABLE EXERCISE EVENTS FOR ALL SKILL LEVELS
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WE WILL PROVIDE 1 WATER BOTTLE BEFORE THE RACE (NO WATER STATIONS ON THE COURSE)
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PARTICIPANTS MUST RETURN TO THE FINISH LINE WITH ALL BRICKS AND THE WATER BOTTLE
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DOGS ARE ALLOWED TO RUN WITH THE PARTICIPANT (NOCCALULA FALLS RULES MUST BE FOLLOWED)
AWARDS
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CASH PRIZE FOR 1ST PLACE OVERALL FEMALE AND MALE
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TOP 3 OVERALL MEN AND WOMEN
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TOP WINNERS IN THE 17 AND UNDER AGE GROUP
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MASTER'S DIVISION (40-49)
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GRANDMASTER'S DIVISION (50+)
PLACE
NOCCALULA FALLS PARK AND CAMPGROUND
1500 NOCCALULA RD
GADSDEN, AL 35904
https://gadsden.younglife.org/
EVENT DETAILS
*
5 MILE TRAIL RUN WITH BODY AND PACK EXERCISES ALONG THE COURSE
*
PARTICIPANTS ARE TO PROVIDE YOUR OWN RUCK/BACKPACK (WE WILL PROVIDE THE BRICKS, BUBBLE WRAP, AND DUCT TAPE)
*
FEMALES: 2 BRICKS, MALES: 3 BRICKS (NO WEIGHTED VESTS, RUNNERS MUST CARRY A PACK)
*
5 CHALLENGING BUT ACHIEVABLE EXERCISE EVENTS FOR ALL SKILL LEVELS
*
WE WILL PROVIDE 1 WATER BOTTLE BEFORE THE RACE (NO WATER STATIONS ON THE COURSE)
*
PARTICIPANTS MUST RETURN TO THE FINISH LINE WITH ALL BRICKS AND THE WATER BOTTLE
*
DOGS ARE ALLOWED TO RUN WITH THE PARTICIPANT (NOCCALULA FALLS RULES MUST BE FOLLOWED)
AWARDS
*
CASH PRIZE FOR 1ST PLACE OVERALL FEMALE AND MALE
*
TOP 3 OVERALL MEN AND WOMEN
*
TOP WINNERS IN THE 17 AND UNDER AGE GROUP
*
MASTER'S DIVISION (40-49)
*
GRANDMASTER'S DIVISION (50+)
PLACE
NOCCALULA FALLS PARK AND CAMPGROUND
1500 NOCCALULA RD
GADSDEN, AL 35904
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