A rectangular graphic sticker or decal with the text 'GORUCK HEADBANGER LIGHT' on a white background. The design shows a blue flag shape with a white skeleton hand making a rock-on gesture over a black circular spiral background.
GORUCK Col Nick Rowe Basic patch featuring an arrowhead shape, a silhouette of a person in a watchtower, and a stylized American flag from the rucking Tampa fitness event.

Cadre Dan Tampa Event Weekend

$58.00
$58.00
Ticket Type: Headbanger Light Challenge

Cadre Dan Led Event Weekend - Tampa, FL
February 5th-7th, 2027 

SEVEN EVENTS. THREE DAYS. ONE MISSION.

GORUCK Cadre Dan returns to the beautiful city of Tampa for an action-packed weekend of rucking, physical fitness, leadership, and camaraderie. Since 2012, we've been building the rucking community in Tampa, bringing Americans together to challenge themselves, forge friendships, and develop the resilience and discipline that make our communities stronger. Whether you're an experienced rucker or stepping into your first GORUCK event, this weekend offers an opportunity to get outside, push your limits, and become part of something bigger than yourself.

THE MISSION BEGINS FRIDAY NIGHT, FEBRUARY 5, with the Headbanger LIGHT at Seaplane Basin Park. Saturday, February 6, we take over Macfarlane Park with five opportunities to get after it, including the debut of our 18-Miler, the traditional 12-Miler, Tactical Yoga, and the Robbie Miller WOD. The Robbie Miller WOD honors the life of Robbie Miller, KIA in Afghanistan who later was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor, with all proceeds going to the Special Forces Trust. Following the day's challenges, we'll come together for a well-earned after-party featuring burgers, hot dogs, cold beers, and the camaraderie that makes the GORUCK community special. On Sunday, February 7, we move to historic Ybor City for Tactical Yoga and the Rowe Basic. The Rowe Basic honors the Father of Survial-Evasion-Resistance-Escape (SERE) School as the entire event is dedicated to his life and legacy, closing out an incredible weekend of physical challenges, teamwork, and shared purpose.

THIS IS ABOUT MORE THAN MILES UNDER A RUCK. It's about honoring the American spirit of perseverance, developing leaders, strengthening our communities, and building lasting bonds with the people to our left and right. Tampa has been an important part of the Rucking Revolution for over a decade, and we're continuing to build something special here. Bring your friends, bring your ruck club, or show up alone and leave with a team. Seven events provide seven opportunities to challenge yourself and become part of a community that believes in service, accountability, and never quitting on one another. America, the challenge is waiting. Tampa, let's get after it!


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SCHEDULE & START POINT

Start Point:
Headbanger Light Challenge: Seaplane Basin Park, 650 Severn Ave, Tampa, FL 33606
18 Miler; Tactical Yoga; Robbie Miller WOD; 12 Miler: Macfarlane Park, Tampa, FL 33607
Tactical Yoga; Rowe Basic: Immigrant Statue, Centennial Park, 1901 N 18th St, Tampa, FL 33605


Headbanger Light Challenge: 02/05/2027 at 7:00 PM
18 Miler: 2/06/2027 at 8:00 AM
Tactical Yoga: 02/06/2027 at 8:30 AM
Robbie Miller WOD: 02/06/2027 at 9:30 AM
12 Miler: 02/06/2027 at 11:00 AM
Tactical Yoga: 02/07/2027 at 9:00 AM
Col Rowe Basic: 02/07/2027 at 10:00 AM

PACKING LIST

LIGHT PACKING LIST

12 + 18 Miler MILER PACKING LIST 

BASIC PACKING LIST

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.