GORUCK Charlotte 9/11 (25th Anniversary) Event Weekend

Charlotte 9/11 (25th Anniversary) Event Weekend

September 11–12, 2026 | Charlotte, NC

Twenty-five years after the September 11 attacks, GORUCK is hosting a weekend of memorial ruck challenges in Charlotte, 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.

Start Point (all challenges): Elizabeth Park, 101 N Kings Dr, Charlotte, NC 28204

LIGHT CHALLENGE (2–3 hours)
Family-friendly entry point, kids welcome at any weight.
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.
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.
Date: September 12, 2026 | Time: 9:00 PM
Weight: 20 lbs (women) / 30 lbs (men)

Cadre: Cadre Fagan — retired 20-year U.S. Army veteran with 16+ years in Special Forces (5th Special Forces Group), serving as communications sergeant and ODA Team Sergeant.