Integrated Tough and Light Event

Please note that because this is an integrated Tough, participants cannot sign up for both the Tough and Light events. The Tough participants will begin at 0700 and will meet the Light participants at 1300 (halfway through). The Tough and Light participants will complete the events together at 1900.

Battle of the Bulge

"Care must be taken in telling our proud tale not to claim for the British Army an undue share what is undoubtedly the greatest American battle of the war, and will, I believe, be regarded as an ever famous American victory."

– Sir Winston Churchill, addressing the House of Commons on January 18, 1945

In late 1944, during the wake of the Allied Forces’ successful D-Day invasion of Normandy, France, it seemed as if the Second World War was all but over. On December 16, with the onset of winter, the German army launched a counteroffensive that was intended to cut through the Allied Forces in a manner that would turn the tide of the war in Hitler’s favor. The battle that ensued is known historically as the Battle of the Bulge, which lasted from 16 December 1944 to 25 January 1945. The courage and fortitude of the American Soldier was tested against great adversity. Nevertheless, the quality of his response ultimately meant the victory of freedom of tyranny. Take the opportunity to honor one of America’s greatest generations that are all but gone. Led by a Special Forces Cadre who will give you a history lesson like no other, this event will evoke the spirit, fortitude, mental, and physical challenges that America’s WWII soldiers endured during the Battle of the Bulge.

10-12 HOURS, 15-20 MILES. THE ORIGINAL CHALLENGE. AVERAGE COMPLETION RATE: 94%

What to Bring

A rucksack aka backpack (GR1 or Rucker recommended)

Ruck Plate = to your weight requirement

If you weigh >150 lbs = 30 lb. Ruck Plate (or equivalent)

If you weigh < 150 lbs = 20 lb. Ruck Plate (or equivalent)

Hydration Bladder: Source 3L recommended

Nalgene bottle (1L) or equivalent (electrolytes recommended)

Reflective Ruck Bands (or equivalent) on your ruck

Headlamp with extra batteries

Windbreaker (only if the temperature is expected below 60 ℉)

Photo ID and $20 cash just in case

As a class, you need one (1) 25 lb. class weight and one American Flag. Use your event’s Facebook page to meet your class, organize training, and coordinate team weight details.

Flip-flops (not required) - upon completion of a GORUCK Tough, it’s one of the seven great feelings in the world to take your shoes and socks off and put flip flops on. It also makes the hell-yeah-I-earned-my-patch beer taste even better.

Transfers & Refunds

Refunds are not allowed for this event

Transfering registration to a different participant is not allowed

Transfers to a different event date can be accommodated if requested more than 7 days before the event