Virtual Event
D-DAY MARATHON
& HALF MARATHON RUCK
Photo credit: National Archives
“You are about to embark on the great crusade toward which we have striven these many months. The eyes of the world are upon you… I have full confidence in your courage, devotion to duty and skill in battle.” – Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower
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D-DAY MARATHON and HALF MARATHON
RUCK - VIRTUAL EVENT
It is hard to conceive the epic scope of this decisive battle that foreshadowed the end of Hitlers dream of Nazi domination. Overlord was the largest air, land, and sea operation undertaken before or since June 6, 1944. The landing included over 5,000 ships, 11,000 airplanes, and over 150,000 service men. After years of meticulous planning and seemingly endless training, for the Allied Forces, it all came down to this: The boat ramp goes down, then jump, swim, run, and crawl to the cliffs. Many of the first young men (most not yet 20 years old) entered the surf carrying eighty pounds of equipment. They faced over 200 yards of beach before reaching the first natural feature offering any protection. Blanketed by small-arms fire and bracketed by artillery, they found themselves in hell. When it was over, the Allied Forces had suffered nearly 10,000 casualties; more than 4,000 were dead. Yet somehow, due to planning and preparation, and due to the valor, fidelity, and sacrifice of the Allied Forces, Fortress Europe had been breached.
Read More at: https://www.dday.org/overview
COMPLETE THE MISSION.
EARN THE MEDAL & T-SHIRT
The D-DAY Marathon Ruck is simple. Ruck up and knock out 26.2 miles. By doing so, you will earn the D-DAY Marathon Ruck medal.
The D-Day marathon ruck medal is a gold 2.5" custom casted medal with a sublimated ribbon.
Current monthly ruck challenge subscribers as well as those that purchase this virtual event will be entered to win 1 of 5 Rucks On Parade patches. Drawing to be held at the end of June. Winners announced in the newsletter.
NEW - HALF MARATHON
OPTION ADDED!
New distance added! Not feeling the Marathon Ruck? No problem. Sign up for the D-DAY Half Marathon. Ruck up and knock out 13.1 miles. By doing so, you will earn the D-DAY Half Marathon Ruck medal.
The D-Day half marathon ruck medal is a gold 2.5" custom casted medal with a sublimated ribbon.
VIRTUAL EVENT LEADER BOARD
NEW! We have created a virtual event leader board. To submit the results from your D-DAY Marathon or Half Marathon Ruck, you must complete the challenge with the following guidelines:
RUCK UP. GORUCK suggests 30 pounds for anyone weighing in over 150 pounds or 20 pounds for anyone weighing less than 150 pounds.
Ruck 26.2 (or 13.1) miles in one continuous movement. You cannot break up miles. All 26.2 (13.1) miles must be rucked together - don’t stop.
Submit your results here:
REGISTER NOW
“You are about to embark on the great crusade toward which we have striven these many months. The eyes of the world are upon you… I have full confidence in your courage, devotion to duty and skill in battle.” – Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower
LIMITED QUANTITY AVAILABLE
Registration:
$20.00 w/Free Shipping
Includes a D-DAY Marathon (or Half Marathon) Medal
PLEASE NOTE: Medals ship immediately.
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