The Halloween Event Weekend logo features a witch on a broom, bats,
A witch on a broomstick with bats and a cat, plus “Halloween Event Weekend” text—the perfect design for Halloween events or your next rucking challenge.
A witch, bats, and a cat with
A witch on a broomstick, bats, and a cat with

Halloween Event Weekend

$27.00
$27.00
Ticket Type: Light Challenge

GORUCK HALLOWEEN WEEKEND - SALEM, MA

This Halloween, ditch the haunted hayrides and experience Salem like never before - on foot, under a ruck, with a team. Join us for a full weekend of GORUCK events in the most legendary Halloween town in America. Whether you’re rolling deep with the family or looking to earn some patches, there’s something for everyone:


  • Family Friendly Light - Ghost stories, good vibes, and memories made. A perfect intro for Ruckers of all ages.
  • 5K or 15K City Ruck - The ultimate way to see Salem. From historic sites to haunted alleyways, it’s all better with a ruck on.
  • Basic Challenge - For those ready to push harder. More miles. More weight. More Halloween grit.
EVENT PACKING LIST 

LIGHT PACKING LIST
15K PACKING LIST 
5K PACKING LIST
BASIC PACKING LIST

A witch on a broomstick, bats, and a cat with "GORUCK RUCK SALEM LIGHT"—a perfect tribute to the Halloween Event Weekend.

Halloween Event Weekend

$27.00
$27.00

FAMILY FRIENDLY - LIGHT CHALLENGE
Date: 10/23/2026 Time: 7:00 PM
Weight: 10lbs for Female / 20lbs for Male / Any Weight for Kids
Start Point: TBD


JOIN CHAT

15K
Date: 10/24/2026 Time: 8:00 AM
Weight: 10lbs for Female / 20lbs for Male
Start Point: TBD


JOIN CHAT

5K
Date: 10/24/2026 Time: 8:30 AM
Weight: 10lbs for Female / 20lbs for Male
Start Point: TBD


JOIN CHAT

NOT TOO LIGHT, NOT TOO TOUGH - BASIC CHALLENGE
Date 10/24/2026 Time: 5:00 PM
Weight: 20lbs for Female / 30lbs for Male
Start Point: TBD


JOIN CHAT

EVENT CADRE: CADRE IGOR

Gregg retired after faithfully serving this Great Nation for over 42 years. Those 42 years are compiled of 20 years military service, 5 years as a Department of Defense Contactor and his final seventeen years as a Government Civilian Program Manager developing capabilities to keep the Nation safe from Weapons of mass destruction. Gregg joined the Army in 1985, went to the Special Forces Qualification Course in 1988 and successfully donned his Green Beret in December of 1988 whereupon he joined 10th Special Forces Group in Germany. During Gregg’s Army career, he deployed to Desert Storm, Provide Comfort and more importantly to Operation Gothic Serpent where he earned a Silver Star for his actions on the Ground in Mogadishu Somalia on 3/4 October 1993 as part of Task force Ranger. Gregg has fully retired from the Federal Government in October of 2022. Gregg is a father of 5 wonderful adult children and the joy of his life are his two beautiful granddaughters.