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82 Anniversary of D-Day

NORMANDY, FRANCE JUNE 5 - 6

“THINK NOT ONLY UPON THEIR PASSING. REMEMBER THE GLORY OF THEIR SPIRIT.”
— Omaha Beach, Normandy

June 6, 1944—D-Day. The largest amphibious invasion in history. Allied forces stormed Normandy to break tyranny and change the world, at tremendous cost.

In the hours before dawn, the 82nd Airborne Division parachuted in behind enemy lines, securing key objectives and fighting for 33 days without relief. Their courage and sacrifice helped ensure the success of the invasion.

In 2026, GORUCK returns to Normandy for the 82nd Anniversary of D-Day. We ruck the beaches, hedgerows, and Pointe du Hoc. We carry weight. We honor sacrifice. We remember why freedom isn’t free.

Open to all.

Earn it. Honor them.

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RUN OF SHOW

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UTAH BEACH LIGHT

FRIDAY, June 5 2026
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY LIGHT CHALLENGE
  • Weight: 10lbs for Female / 20lbs for Male / Any Weight for Kids
  • Start Time: 5:00 PM
  • Start Point: TBD
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AIRBORNE BASIC

FRIDAY, June 5 2026
  • NOT TOO LIGHT, NOT TOO TOUGH
  • Weight: 30lbs for Male/ 20lbs for Female
  • Time: 10:00 PM
  • Start Point: TBD
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Pointe du Hoc 12 Miler Ruck

SATURDAY, June 6, 2026

The Normandy Pointe du Hoc 12 Miler Ruck is your proving ground. Move across historic terrain where Rangers once fought uphill under fire. This isn’t a casual walk—it’s earned, step by step, mile by mile.

  • Weight: 10lbs for Female / 20lbs for Male
  • Start Time: 8:00 AM
  • Time Hack to Earn Your Patch: 5 Hours
  • Start Point: TBD
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26.2 Miler Normandy city ruck

SATURDAY, June 6, 2026

Rucking meets marathon on the roads and trails of Normandy, where the course cuts through history. Take on 26.2 miles in 11 hours with a 10lb or 20lb rucksack, moving across ground forever tied to D-Day. This isn’t just a race—it’s a mission. Shoulder the weight, honor the past, and earn every mile forward.

  • Weight: 10lbs for Female / 20lbs for Male
  • Start Time: 6:00 AM
  • Time Hack to Earn Your Patch: 11 Hours
  • Start Point: TBD
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