THE SHEMAN 2025

  • Date Thu 26th June 2025
  • Time 12:00PM EDT
  • Location Mackinac Island, Michigan
  • Price $16.90
  • Races 1 race

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Event summary

Join us for THE SHEMAN 2025 on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at the picturesque Mackinac Island, Michigan, for an inspiring day of community and camaraderie. This year, the event features a challenging 6-mile ruck, bringing together family, friends, and participants from multiple communities to honor the legacy of Staff Sergeant Jordan Shemanski, a dedicated Marine who served our country with distinction.

The Sheman 2025 Ruck Challenge not only promotes physical fitness and teamwork but also raises vital funds for The Jordan Shemanski Foundation, which supports veterans and civilians battling cancer in Northern Michigan and offers scholarships to college students in need. With the opportunity to participate remotely or in person, this event invites everyone to make a meaningful contribution while connecting with others who share a passion for service and support. Let’s come together to celebrate Jordan’s spirit of hard work and commitment, making this sixth annual event one to remember! Don’t forget to check out the exclusive SHEMAN merchandise available for pre-order, ensuring you have a piece of this uplifting event to cherish!

Organiser's Description

The Sheman 2025 Ruck Challenge is raising funds for The Jordan Shemanski Foundation. A non-profit organization that provides support and resources to veterans and civilians who are battling cancer in Northern Michigan, as well as a yearly scholarship award to a college student in SSGT. Jordan Shemanski's name. All of the proceeds from this fundraiser will go towards a scholarship awarded to a college student for their fall semester. This year, we are opening up the criteria to all college students who are either living on their own or paying for college on their own. We have seen a greater need this last year to help support college students fitting this criteria, and we are here to help!

The Sheman is a 6-mile ruck challenge. Each year, family, friends, and multiple communities all come together to do something great in honor and remembrance of Staff Sergeant Jordan Shemanski. Jordan served in the United States Marine Corps on active duty for 12 years. After graduating boot camp at Paris Island in 2008, and completion of Basic Airborne school in Fort Benning, GA with his MOS Parachute Rigger 0451, Jordan reported for duty to 1st. MLG, CLR 17, Landing Support Company, 1st. Air Delivery Platoon. Deploying to Afghanistan in 2010 in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and again with the 11th MEU aboard the USS MAKIN ISLAND. SSgt. Shemanski served with the Marine Special Operations Raider Regiment from 2013-2016, deploying once more to the Middle East in 2015. He served his last billet with the Marine Corps System Command as part of the Airborne Mobile Training Team. Providing Advanced Tactical Infiltration Techniques and Military Free Fall Tandem Instructor.

Sheman was a brother and a leader within the USMC. His honor and commitment reflected who he was as a man and a Marine. In honor of Staff Sergeant Jordan Shemanski, we come together through hard work, discipline, camaraderie, and tradition, aiming to support others. Much of how Jordan lived his life.

THE SHEMAN can be done remotely at your convenience or in person at our ruck event. Once registered, you are added to our Facebook group, where you can connect with other participants and the event. We have multiple communities participating all over the country each year. This is year 6 of THE SHEMAN, help us make it a great one!

*SHEMAN merch is available by clicking on THE SHEMAN merch store at the bottom, or after registration with FREE shipping! Orders on clothing are available until 6/2/2025. Order while you can!

Races

  • The Sheman 2025

    Incl. $1.90 Fee & the SHEMAN 2025 Decal

    Thu 26th June 2025 (12:00PM EDT)

    $16.90

    THE SHEMAN was created as a 6-mile ruck, walk, or run. Please participate at your desired amount of distance. After each mile, there is a set of exercises. Additional information will be available in our Facebook event group. Thank you for your participation!

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7221 Main Street, Mackinac Island, 49757, MI, United States

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