SEPTEMBER ‘20

’MIDNIGHT RUCK’
CHALLENGE

Please note: The September challenge was created prior to the reversal of the decision to not move forward with the Tribute in Light. Enjoy!

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TRIBUTE IN LIGHT.

According to the New York Times article “9/11 Tribute Lights Won’t Be Projected Into Sky This Year” - Since 2002, the Tribute in Light has marked the attacks on the twin towers: It features 88 specially made lights used to create the projections, which tower over New York City until dawn on Sept. 12. But on Thursday, the National September 11 Memorial & Museum, which is responsible for the tribute, announced that it was canceling the display this year because of the coronavirus crisis.

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Although people typically don’t crowd together to view the lights — which on a clear night can be seen from 60 miles away — a team of about 40 stagehands and electricians work closely on the installation for more than a week, Colin Moynihan reported in The Times.

The decision to cancel was made “after concluding the health risks during the pandemic were far too great for the large crew,” Michael Frazier, a memorial and museum spokesman, said in a statement.

COMPLETE THE CHALLENGE.
EARN THE PATCH.

The MIDNIGHT RUCK is to be done at night - no lights - just like how the 9/11 memorial will be this year - dark. Weight and mileage can vary (just do this in the dark). That said, to keep with the 9/11 theme…we suggest starting at 9 PM and rucking 11 miles.

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Participants are asked not to wear any headlamps or light that illuminates their path forward. BUT, we do suggest having some type of lights / reflective gear on your ruck, so that you are visible and safe if/when rucking around traffic, etc.

MIDNIGHT RUCK.
EXPLAINED.