Ruckapalooza DC - City Ruck Weekend - In Support of Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation

In 2018, nearly 700 of you gathered near Georgetown Waterfront Park for the first-ever 50 Miler City Ruck in DC. We stepped off at 9PM on May 17th — and the skies immediately opened up. Torrential rain turned it into the legendary Immersion Star Course. If you were there, you remember soaked boots, heavy rucks, and hunting for public bathroom hand dryers just to stay warm. It was gritty. It was chaotic. It was unforgettable.

We’ve been back every May since. This year we’re bringing it back bigger and better — same iconic miles, plus on-site partners, activations, challenges, cold beers, and the kind of community that makes it all worth it. It’s our kind of fun.

Weekend in partnership with the Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation 

Start Point: The Stacks - 101 V St SW, Washington, DC 20024

HERE’S THE DEAL
If you’re looking for the fitness party and community all around all the time, the DC City Ruck Weekend General Admission pass is for you. If you want to add some miles before or during the weekend, choose your distance and get after it.

All City Ruck passes include weekend General Admission access. The weekend kicks off with a free Capital Ruck Shakeout on Thursday.

The weekend’s home base in Washington, DC is:
The Stacks - 101 V St SW, Washington, DC 20024

THE FLOW - DAY BY DAY

• Thursday May 14th
  • 6pm - Capital Ruck Shakeout - free - come one come all. Location: Global War on Terrorism Memorial Site: Constitution Ave NW & 23rd St NW (near Lincoln Memorial) 
• Friday May 15th
  • 9pm - 50 Miler City Ruck kicks off (open to all to send them off, we’ll party beforehand while they’re getting ready)
• Saturday May 16th - CITY RUCK WEEKEND
  • 6am - 26.2 Miler
  • 9am - 12 Miler (our most popular distance)
  • 9:30am - 5K - (then roll right into the weekend festivities)
  • 11am - 6/7/8pm (or until the last beer is gone and good luck with that)
  • 10:00 - MOTHERUCKER 5K (Be sure to purchase a Ruckapalooza ticket to join the after party)

EVENT PACKING LIST 

50 MILER PACKING LIST
26.2 MILER PACKING LIST 
12 MILER PACKING LIST 
5K PACKING LIST