• Post Type: Pre-Blast
  • When: 10/21/2023
  • AO:
  • QIC: Anchorman
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  • PAX:

The event is simple, we’ll ruck 13.1 miles, but with an extra incentive for finishing the half marathon distance.  It will be a 2-loop course that is a combination of our Wednesday Ground Assault & Sunday Members Only ruck routes, and it will start at The Yank at 06:00.  Route maps will be provided the morning of the ruck.  Carrying your normal ruck weight is encouraged but you can participate with any amount of weight…..you versus you.  The 2-loop course will give you options to stop at your car at The Yank for supplies that you bring or at Harris Teeter for bathrooms or supplies that you can purchase.  We’ll gather at Everyday Market after the ruck for breakfast.

And here’s your extra incentive.   Each year, Least of These Carolinas (LOTC) provides Christmas presents for about 900 children in foster care.  Each child is able to send in a wish list of presents that they would like for Christmas and donors/volunteers take care of the rest to ensure they receive their presents on Christmas morning.  On average LOTC needs about $150 per child to fulfill their wishes,   Your part in making this happen is simple……for every person who finishes the half marathon ruck, a donation of $150 will be made in your name to LOTC to provide a child with all of their presents for Christmas this year.  That’s it, just finish.  The first 10 finishers/$1,500 of donations are covered.  If we end up with more than 10 finishers, there are options to get them covered too.  Let’s show them the heart of F3 Gastonia this Christmas!

12 hours of christmas

Additional info:

  • We’ll be starting in the dark, so come equipped with lights and reflective gear.  This is actually mandatory for you and your PAX’s safety.
  • Bring extra fluids and nutrition to leave in your car.
  • Bring money for necessities at Harris Teeter.
  • An extra pair of socks in case you need to change them halfway through.
  • Glide or other anti-chaffing products could come in handy.
  • A change of clothes for after.
  • Finish times will likely be in the 3.5 to 4.5 hour range, so the six should be in by 10:30 am or so.