Music City Ruck March
Friday, June 21, 2024
Past event
7:00 PM CDT
Nashville, Tennessee
$10.00 · 5 races
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the Music City Ruck March on Friday, June 21, 2024, in beautiful Nashville, Davidson! This exciting event is open to all active-duty military members, veterans, Gold Star families, and civilians, fostering a sense of community and camaraderie. Participants will embark on a thrilling 2-hour time trial ruck march, tackling a newly designed course within GEODIS Park. Each participant will carry a minimum of 25 pounds in honor of a fallen service member, making this not just a race, but a heartfelt tribute.
With various divisions available—including competitive solo, relay teams, and a special honorary division for a more relaxed experience—there's something for everyone, regardless of age or fitness level. The event kicks off with registration at 4:00 PM, followed by the ruck start at 6:00 PM, and wraps up with an awards ceremony at 8:10 PM. Don't miss this unique opportunity to challenge yourself while supporting a worthy cause, and remember to register by June 18, 2024, for the best experience! Come join us for a day filled with motivation, teamwork, and community spirit in the heart of Music City!
With various divisions available—including competitive solo, relay teams, and a special honorary division for a more relaxed experience—there's something for everyone, regardless of age or fitness level. The event kicks off with registration at 4:00 PM, followed by the ruck start at 6:00 PM, and wraps up with an awards ceremony at 8:10 PM. Don't miss this unique opportunity to challenge yourself while supporting a worthy cause, and remember to register by June 18, 2024, for the best experience! Come join us for a day filled with motivation, teamwork, and community spirit in the heart of Music City!
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Races
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Solo Ruck
Includes T-Shirt
Entries closed7:00 PM CDT
$10.00
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2-Person Ruck Relay Team
Includes T-Shirt
Entries closed7:00 PM CDT
$10.00
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3-Person Ruck Relay Team
Includes T-Shirt
Entries closed7:00 PM CDT
$10.00
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4-Person Ruck Relay Team
Includes T-Shirt
Entries closed7:00 PM CDT
$10.00
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Honorary - No Weight
Includes T-Shirt
EXACT LAP DISTANCE WILL NOT BE ANNOUNCED UNTIL RACE MORNING!
Entries closed7:00 PM CDT
$10.00
Organiser's description
EVENT FOR ALL ACTIVE-DUTY MILITARY, VETERANS, GOLD STAR FAMILIES, AND CIVILIANS.
ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES ON 6/18/24 -- WE WILL HAVE ONSITE REGISTRATION FOR $25 PER PERSON.
NEW COURSE FOR 2024!
YOUR LEGS ARE GOING TO LOVE US. WE ARE STAYING INSIDE THE STADIUM; THERE ARE NO OUTDOOR STAIRS!
The new GEODIS Park course will be released soon.
Veteran Community Camaraderie Ruck March is hosted by Operation Stand Down Tennessee and Memories of Honor, and proudly underwritten by the Bob Woodruff Foundation.
WHAT MAKES MUSIC CITY RUCK MARCH SO SPECIAL?
* VETERAN COMMUNITY EVENT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
* ABOUT THE RUCK MARCH
* 2-Hour Time Trial - Military Style Ruck March Race
* Closed course.
* Every participant will be given a bib containing the name of a fallen service member to ruck in honor and memory of.
EACH RUCK PARTICIPANT RECEIVES
* Fallen Hero Memorial Bib containing the name of a fallen service member.
* Commemorative event t-shirt.
WHAT TO EXPECT
* The course for this event is a short loop, structured as a time trial criterium.
* The loop will be around a mile to two miles long. The exact course and length are coming soon.
* You will do as many laps as possible within the two-hour time limit.
* There will be a staging area -- where you check in after each lap. This is where you will tag off to your teammate.
* You can also grab food and drinks and hang out while waiting for your teammate.
* You may bring your preferred nutrition, but we will also have a supply of water and snacks in the staging area. All items must be outside of your pack and in clear bags.
* Your team will be given a punch card this is how we count completed laps.
* Everyone except the honorary is required to carry a min of 25 pounds in a pack or weighted vest.
PLEASE REGISTER IN THE HONORARY DIVISION IF YOU WOULD RATHER WALK WITHOUT ANY ADDED WEIGHT OR REQUIRE A MODIFIED ROUTE.
EVENT DIVISIONS
Everyone is welcome to participate in all divisions, regardless of age, gender, or fitness level. If you have difficulty with stairs or pushing a stroller, we have an alternate course available for you. Those using the alternative course will need to register for the Honorary division.
* Competitive Solo Ruck
* Competitive 2-person Relay Team
* Competitive 4+ person Relay Team
* Honorary - No weight, lap card, or awards. All fun!
EVENT DAY SCHEDULE
* 4:00 PM Registration & Packet Pickup
* 6:00 PM Ruck Start
* 8:00 PM Ruck Finish
* 8:10 PM - Awards
THINGS TO KNOW.
* Ruck will happen rain or shine, except if its lightning.
* Pre-registration is strongly encouraged.
* Registration with a valid ID is required to enter.
* GEODIS Park
All bags will be searched and then tagged before entering the Stadium
No animals are allowed on the premises or inside the stadium. ADA service animals are welcome.
No weapons are allowed on the premises.
ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES ON 6/18/24 -- WE WILL HAVE ONSITE REGISTRATION FOR $25 PER PERSON.
NEW COURSE FOR 2024!
YOUR LEGS ARE GOING TO LOVE US. WE ARE STAYING INSIDE THE STADIUM; THERE ARE NO OUTDOOR STAIRS!
The new GEODIS Park course will be released soon.
Veteran Community Camaraderie Ruck March is hosted by Operation Stand Down Tennessee and Memories of Honor, and proudly underwritten by the Bob Woodruff Foundation.
WHAT MAKES MUSIC CITY RUCK MARCH SO SPECIAL?
* VETERAN COMMUNITY EVENT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
* ABOUT THE RUCK MARCH
* 2-Hour Time Trial - Military Style Ruck March Race
* Closed course.
* Every participant will be given a bib containing the name of a fallen service member to ruck in honor and memory of.
EACH RUCK PARTICIPANT RECEIVES
* Fallen Hero Memorial Bib containing the name of a fallen service member.
* Commemorative event t-shirt.
WHAT TO EXPECT
* The course for this event is a short loop, structured as a time trial criterium.
* The loop will be around a mile to two miles long. The exact course and length are coming soon.
* You will do as many laps as possible within the two-hour time limit.
* There will be a staging area -- where you check in after each lap. This is where you will tag off to your teammate.
* You can also grab food and drinks and hang out while waiting for your teammate.
* You may bring your preferred nutrition, but we will also have a supply of water and snacks in the staging area. All items must be outside of your pack and in clear bags.
* Your team will be given a punch card this is how we count completed laps.
* Everyone except the honorary is required to carry a min of 25 pounds in a pack or weighted vest.
PLEASE REGISTER IN THE HONORARY DIVISION IF YOU WOULD RATHER WALK WITHOUT ANY ADDED WEIGHT OR REQUIRE A MODIFIED ROUTE.
EVENT DIVISIONS
Everyone is welcome to participate in all divisions, regardless of age, gender, or fitness level. If you have difficulty with stairs or pushing a stroller, we have an alternate course available for you. Those using the alternative course will need to register for the Honorary division.
* Competitive Solo Ruck
* Competitive 2-person Relay Team
* Competitive 4+ person Relay Team
* Honorary - No weight, lap card, or awards. All fun!
EVENT DAY SCHEDULE
* 4:00 PM Registration & Packet Pickup
* 6:00 PM Ruck Start
* 8:00 PM Ruck Finish
* 8:10 PM - Awards
THINGS TO KNOW.
* Ruck will happen rain or shine, except if its lightning.
* Pre-registration is strongly encouraged.
* Registration with a valid ID is required to enter.
* GEODIS Park
All bags will be searched and then tagged before entering the Stadium
No animals are allowed on the premises or inside the stadium. ADA service animals are welcome.
No weapons are allowed on the premises.
Location
GEODIS Park (Nashville Soccer Stadium), 501 Benton Ave, NASHVILLE, 37203, TN, United States
Music City Ruck March
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