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Currahee Challenge Event

$150.00
$150.00
Ticket Type: Currahee Challenge

24 HOURS. SIX-MILE LOOPS. HOW FAR CAN YOU GO?

APRIL 9–10, 2027 | TOCCOA, GEORGIA

THREE MILES UP. THREE MILES DOWN.

In 1942, American volunteers arrived at Camp Toccoa, Georgia, to begin training as paratroopers for World War II.

Among them were the legendary men of the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, including Easy Company, later immortalized in Band of Brothers.

Their training ground was Currahee Mountain.

In April 2027, we're returning to that same historic mountain for an entirely different kind of endurance challenge.

THE MISSION IS SIMPLE:

You have 24 hours to complete as many six-mile loops from Camp Toccoa to Currahee Mountain and back as possible.

You determine your pace. You determine when to rest. You determine how far you're willing to go.

THE CLOCK NEVER STOPS.

This is an individual ruck-based endurance competition led by current and former U.S. Army Special Forces personnel.


LEARN MORE HERE:  https://www.cadredan.com/camptoccoa

SCHEDULE & START POINT

DATE: April 9–10, 2027

START: Friday, April 9 — 1830

FINISH: Saturday, April 10 — 1830

LOCATION: Camp Toccoa at Currahee

PACKING LIST

WHAT TO BRING - REQUIRED

- A rucksack (any prefered GORUCK inventory for rucking) - must have reflectivity, Ruck Plate Carrier, Spy Ruck, Achilles Ruck, whatever the flavor, Cadre can and will weigh and must meet minimum weight standards

- Ruck Plate (or equivalent) in your rucksack = to your weight requirement

*Male = 30 lb. Ruck Plate

*Female = 20 lb. Ruck Plate

- Water/Hydration. 1L minimum required. Hydration Bladder and a Nalgene recommended.

- Any medication you might need

- Photo ID

- Smiles

RECOMMENDED (BUT NOT REQUIRED) ITEMS

- Gloves (1 pair) Not medical gloves, working gloves

- Extra layers of clothing. Think: merino wool socks and a shell. Pay close attention to the weather — if it’s gonna be cold, make sure you have a windbreaker

- Dry Bag (or equivalent, such as a contractor bag) for keeping everything in your ruck dry.

- A full change of clothes and shoes/flip-flops for after the event. Apres-Ruck is much nicer in flip-flops

- Supportive footwear. GORUCK recommended because it’s the best for people who carry weight and live on their feet.

- Food, snacks, electrolytes as desired

FAQ
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Your Event Cadre

CADRE DAN

Cadre Dan….Jason McCarthy handed Dan his first GR1® in February of 2011 full of bricks wrapped in a towel. Since then Dan has been pounding pavement and building better Americans as Cadre for GORUCK. Every once in a while, he comes up with a half decent idea that GORUCK uses to keep Dan happy. Fueled by Copenhagen, Coffee and pure aggression (staples in 3rd SFG) Dan loves storytime during events and doing anything outside.