Atlanta 9/11 (25th Anniversary) Event Weekend
September 11–12, 2026 | Atlanta, GA
Twenty-five years after the September 11 attacks, GORUCK is hosting a weekend of memorial ruck challenges in Atlanta, honoring the fallen and the first responders who answered that day. Led by GORUCK Special Forces Cadre, these are three separate, individually-ticketed events — pick the one (or ones) that fit you. Note: the 12 Miler starts from a different park than the Light and Tough Challenges — check the start point for your event.
LIGHT CHALLENGE (2–3 hours)
Family-friendly entry point, kids welcome at any weight.
Start: Active Oval, Piedmont Park, Atlanta, GA 30309
Date: September 11, 2026 | Time: 7:00 PM
Weight: 10 lbs (women) / 20 lbs (men)
12 MILER (City Ruck)
A self-paced ruck through the city with a 5-hour time hack to earn the patch.
Start: Phoenix II Park, 141 Martin St SE, Atlanta, GA 30312
Date: September 12, 2026 | Time: 8:00 AM
Weight: 10 lbs (women) / 20 lbs (men)
TOUGH CHALLENGE (10–12 hours)
GORUCK’s original team event format.
Start: Active Oval, Piedmont Park, Atlanta, GA 30309
Date: September 12, 2026 | Time: 9:00 PM
Weight: 20 lbs (women) / 30 lbs (men)
Cadre: Cadre JC — U.S. Marine Corps veteran (1997–2018), 20-year career in Force Recon and Marine Special Operations Command, 8 deployments and 6 combat tours across Iraq, Afghanistan, and AFRICOM.
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