GORUCK Rocky Balboa Light logo with red arrowhead and triumphant figure silhouette
GORUCK Rocky Balboa 12 mile event logo with red arrow, stylized boxer and American flag.
GORUCK Rocky Balboa Tough logo with white boxing gloves and red arrow

Rocky Balboa - Philadelphia, PA

$27.00
$27.00
Ticket Type: Light Challenge

ROCKY BALBOA- PHILADELPHIA, PA 


“Every champion was once a contender who refused to give up.”

GORUCK Cadre will lead a classic rucking weekend through a series of events related to the Rocky Series. Starting at the Famous Philly Steps, take on a GORUCK Challenge and become a champ or walk in the footsteps of Rocky Balboa on the 12 Miler Guided Ruck. 

Cadre will lead the 12 Miler - Guided Rucks at a 20-minute-mile pace. Please be prepared to ruck at 3 mph for the duration of the 12 miles. You may use any weight that allows you to maintain this pace.

GORUCK is The Rucking Company and we have executed over 10,000 rucking events since 2010, empowering a global community of ruckers. A great way to join GORUCK Nation, to meet people who live our way of life, and to explore your city or a new one on foot.


EVENT PACKING LIST 


LIGHT PACKING LIST
12 MILER PACKING LIST 
TOUGH PACKING LIST

GORUCK Rocky Balboa Light logo with red arrowhead and triumphant figure silhouette

Rocky Balboa - Philadelphia, PA

$27.00
$27.00
A group of people walk on a city sidewalk carrying a large log together near a Penn’s Landing sign.

LIGHT CHALLENGE (2-5 hrs)

FAMILY FRIENDLY LIGHT CHALLENGE
Date: 9/25/2026 Time: 7:00 PM
Weight: 10lbs for Female / 20lbs for Male
Start Point: TBD


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People march with American and yellow flags near Philadelphia City Hall on a city street.

12 MILER - GUIDED RUCK

12 MILER - GUIDED RUCK
Date: 9/26/2026 Time: 8:00 AM
Weight: 10lbs for Female / 20lbs for Male
Time Hack to Earn Your Patch: 5 Hours
Start Point: TBD


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Group of people wearing outdoor gear carry heavy backpacks and a person during a nighttime endurance event.

TOUGH CHALLENGE (10-12 hrs)

OUR ORIGINAL TEAM EVENT
Date: 9/26/2026 Time: 9:00 PM
Weight: 20lbs for Female / 30lbs for Male
Start Point: TBD


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EVENT CADRE: CADRE MACHINE

Garret served as a combat soldier in the Duvdevan Unit of the Israeli Defense Force, where he gained extensive combat experience from multiple operations in support of Israeli counter terrorism and national security objectives. Duvdevan is a counter terror (CT) unit specializing in urban warfare, hostage rescue, targeted assassinations and kidnapping of wanted militants throughout the West Bank, Gaza Strip and border nations. Later, he provided Personnel Security Detail (PSD) for Ministry of Defense officials on high risk assignments, while also earning his masters degree in government while in Israel. Finally, he served as a police officer with the Israeli national police in a low visibility police intelligence unit. After returning to the US, he joined the USCG Tactical Law Enforcement Team (TACLET) and further distinguished himself by earning the Director of Homeland Security Award for his performance at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC). Currently, he works for the US Department of Homeland Security.