The Gammon
Saturday, November 4, 2023
Past event
8:00 AM EDT
Palm Coast, Florida
$30.00 · 1 race
Event summary
Join us for The Gammon, an uplifting and unique event honoring the legacy of Fire Fighter-Paramedic Brant Gammon, on Saturday, November 4th, 2023, in the picturesque Palm Coast, Flagler. Participants will engage in a spirited ruck relay, traversing a total of 28 miles across seven distance legs, each leading to a different fire station in the area. This event is all about teamwork and camaraderie, as there are no winners or losers—just a shared commitment to honor Brant’s dedication to service.
The day kicks off with a heartfelt ceremony at Heroes Memorial Park, setting the tone for a meaningful experience. Whether you choose to tackle the entire route or share the distance with teammates, you’ll enjoy the thrill of rucking while supporting a noble cause. Proceeds from the event will help establish a scholarship in Brant's name, funding adults pursuing a second career in the fire service. With first aid stations and hydration points along the way, participants can focus on the journey ahead. Dust off your rucksack, gather your friends, and get ready to make lasting memories while celebrating bravery and community spirit at The Gammon!
The day kicks off with a heartfelt ceremony at Heroes Memorial Park, setting the tone for a meaningful experience. Whether you choose to tackle the entire route or share the distance with teammates, you’ll enjoy the thrill of rucking while supporting a noble cause. Proceeds from the event will help establish a scholarship in Brant's name, funding adults pursuing a second career in the fire service. With first aid stations and hydration points along the way, participants can focus on the journey ahead. Dust off your rucksack, gather your friends, and get ready to make lasting memories while celebrating bravery and community spirit at The Gammon!
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The Gammon
Includes Challenge Coin and Patch
This event is a team relay. Team members may complete multiple legs, or can try to accomplish the whole course. Teams can have 3-7 members. Legs span from 2.7 miles to 5.9 miles.
Entries closed8:00 AM EDT
$30.00
Organiser's description
Fire Fighter-Paramedic Brant Gammon lived a life dedicated to service and full of bravery. We honor his legacy by introducing a new one-of-a-kind event, The Gammon. On the first Saturday in November, teams will complete a ruck relay with seven distance legs traveling to each Palm Coast fire station for a total of 28 miles. There are no winners or losers - this is about the team effort, working together for a common goal. Finishers earn a patch, challenge coin, and the respect of everyone to their right and left. The event starts with a ceremony at Heroes Memorial Park.
We are working in partnership with the local chapter of the International Association of Fire Fighters to raise funds for the Palm Coast Benevolent Fire Fighters Fund to be used to create a scholarship in Brant's name. The scholarship will fund adults entering the fire service as a second career, just like Brant.
The Route
The ruck will start at Heroes Memorial Park/Fire Station 21. The route will take participants to each fire station in Palm Coast. The distance from 1 station to another is considered a leg of the relay, with a total of 7 legs. Participants can complete the entire route or share the distance legs between team members. The route from Fire Station 25 to Fire Station 22 has been broken up into 2 legs. The legs are:
Fire Station 21 to Fire Station 25: 4.4 miles
Fire Station 25 to Fire Station 26: 2.3 miles
Fire Station 26 to Graham Swamp Trailhead at Colbert Road: 4.6 miles
Graham Swamp Trailhead at Colbert Road to Fire Station 22: 5.9 miles
Fire Station 22 to Fire Station 24: 2.7 miles
Fire Station 24 to Fire Station 23: 4.4 miles
Fire Station 23 to Fire Station 21: 3.4 miles
*First aid stations will be at each of the Fire Stations, as well as a roving medical unit. There will be water stations available throughout the route.
What is Rucking?
Rucking is the action of walking with weight on your back. It's a low-impact and accessible form of exercise based on military marches. You've probably done it and haven't even been aware - carrying a bag of books to school, commuting, even bringing in the groceries - it's just walking with additional weight. It's simple to do - all you need is a backpack and some form of weight.
Can I do this?
Yes! If you can carry in the groceries and comfortably walk a mile, you can do this. We recommend scaling the weight you carry and making it fit into your fitness level. The recommended weights for this event:
Beginner - Slick (no weight) to 20 pounds
Intermediate - 30 pounds
Expert - 45+ pounds
What to bring on the day of:
-Rucksack
-Weight - ruck plate, sand, wrapped bricks, laundry, whatever works for you
-Water - we recommend a hydration bladder with a bite valve for ease
-Small first aid kit
-Wipes
-Windbreaker or rain layer
-Identification
If you are looking for some recommendations for training, a general one would be to complete these activities each week:
Moderate cardio activity, once/week
Light strength training, once/week
At least 1 weighted ruck/week
Stretching or yoga, the day after each ruck/week
Take 2-3 rest days for recovery/week
And remember, smile; it won't always be easy, but smiling never hurts!
We are working in partnership with the local chapter of the International Association of Fire Fighters to raise funds for the Palm Coast Benevolent Fire Fighters Fund to be used to create a scholarship in Brant's name. The scholarship will fund adults entering the fire service as a second career, just like Brant.
The Route
The ruck will start at Heroes Memorial Park/Fire Station 21. The route will take participants to each fire station in Palm Coast. The distance from 1 station to another is considered a leg of the relay, with a total of 7 legs. Participants can complete the entire route or share the distance legs between team members. The route from Fire Station 25 to Fire Station 22 has been broken up into 2 legs. The legs are:
Fire Station 21 to Fire Station 25: 4.4 miles
Fire Station 25 to Fire Station 26: 2.3 miles
Fire Station 26 to Graham Swamp Trailhead at Colbert Road: 4.6 miles
Graham Swamp Trailhead at Colbert Road to Fire Station 22: 5.9 miles
Fire Station 22 to Fire Station 24: 2.7 miles
Fire Station 24 to Fire Station 23: 4.4 miles
Fire Station 23 to Fire Station 21: 3.4 miles
*First aid stations will be at each of the Fire Stations, as well as a roving medical unit. There will be water stations available throughout the route.
What is Rucking?
Rucking is the action of walking with weight on your back. It's a low-impact and accessible form of exercise based on military marches. You've probably done it and haven't even been aware - carrying a bag of books to school, commuting, even bringing in the groceries - it's just walking with additional weight. It's simple to do - all you need is a backpack and some form of weight.
Can I do this?
Yes! If you can carry in the groceries and comfortably walk a mile, you can do this. We recommend scaling the weight you carry and making it fit into your fitness level. The recommended weights for this event:
Beginner - Slick (no weight) to 20 pounds
Intermediate - 30 pounds
Expert - 45+ pounds
What to bring on the day of:
-Rucksack
-Weight - ruck plate, sand, wrapped bricks, laundry, whatever works for you
-Water - we recommend a hydration bladder with a bite valve for ease
-Small first aid kit
-Wipes
-Windbreaker or rain layer
-Identification
If you are looking for some recommendations for training, a general one would be to complete these activities each week:
Moderate cardio activity, once/week
Light strength training, once/week
At least 1 weighted ruck/week
Stretching or yoga, the day after each ruck/week
Take 2-3 rest days for recovery/week
And remember, smile; it won't always be easy, but smiling never hurts!
Location
2860 Palm Coast Pkwy NW, Heroes Memorial Park, Palm Coast, 32137, FL, United States
The Gammon
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