GORUCK New York 9/11 (25th Anniversary) Event Weekend

GORUCK New York 9/11 (25th Anniversary) Event Weekend

September 11–13, 2026 | New York City

Twenty-five years after the September 11 attacks, GORUCK is hosting a weekend of memorial ruck challenges in New York City, honoring the fallen and the first responders who answered that day. Led by GORUCK Special Forces Cadre, these events combine rucking, teamwork, and reflection — three different challenge levels across the weekend, all starting from the same historic point in Lower Manhattan.

Start Point (all challenges): Vietnam Veterans Memorial Plaza, 55 Water St, New York, NY 10041

HEAVY CHALLENGE (24 hours)
The full team endurance event.
Date: September 11, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
Weight: 20 lbs (women) / 30 lbs (men)

TOUGH CHALLENGE (10–12 hours)
GORUCK’s original team event format.
Date: September 12, 2026
Time: 10:00 PM
Weight: 20 lbs (women) / 30 lbs (men)

BASIC CHALLENGE (4–5 hours)
A shorter, more accessible entry point into the weekend.
Date: September 13, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM
Weight: 20 lbs (women) / 30 lbs (men)

Cadre: Cadre Cleve — nearly ten years in the U.S. Marine Corps, including service across all three Reconnaissance Battalions and 1st Force Reconnaissance Company, with four combat deployments.