GORUCK 9/11 Tough patch with Pentagon, Twin Towers, arrowhead, and XXV on red and black background.
GORUCK 9/11 ruck patch with Pentagon, Twin Towers, blue arrow, 12 MI, XXV text on red and black.
GORUCK 9/11 Light event patch with Pentagon, Twin Towers, arrowhead, and XXV on red and black

Atlanta 9/11 (25th Anniversary) Event Weekend

$20.00
$20.00
Ticket Type: Light Challenge

GORUCK EVENT WEEKEND: 9/11 (25th Anniversary) Commemorative Events 2026

"These acts of mass murder were intended to frighten our nation into chaos and retreat. But they have failed. Our country is strong. A great people has been moved to defend a great nation."
— President George W. Bush

The terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, changed America and the lives of Americans forever. This year marks the 25th Anniversary of 9/11—a time not only to remember, but to come together as a nation.

Our Cadre conduct 9/11 Commemorative Events around the country to honor and remember those we lost: the courageous First Responders, the innocent lives taken, and the soldiers who stood up in the fight against terrorism.

On this 25th Anniversary, we look back to honor their sacrifice—and we look forward, united in resilience, strength, and community. Cadre and participants will share their 9/11 stories: Where were you? How did it change your life?

Start Point: 

Light and Tough Challenge: Active Oval - Piedmont Park Atlanta, GA 30309

12 Miler: Phoenix II Park: 141 Martin St SE, Atlanta, GA 30312

EVENT PACKING LIST 

LIGHT PACKING LIST
12 MILER PACKING LIST 
TOUGH PACKING LIST


GORUCK 9/11 Light event patch with Pentagon, Twin Towers, arrowhead, and XXV on red and black

Atlanta 9/11 (25th Anniversary) Event Weekend

$20.00
$20.00
A group of people outdoors carry weighted backpacks on their shoulders during a fitness challenge.

LIGHT CHALLENGE (2-3 HOURS)

FAMILY FRIENDLY LIGHT CHALLENGE
Date: 9/11/2026 Time: 7:00 PM
Weight: 10lbs for Female / 20lbs for Male / Any Weight for Kids
Start Point: Active Oval - Piedmont Park Atlanta, GA 30309


JOIN CHAT
A group of people with backpacks walk through a city park, one carrying an American flag.

12 MILER

12 MILER - CITY RUCK
Date: 9/12/2026 Time: 8:00 AM
Weight: 10lbs for Female / 20lbs for Male
Time Hack to Earn Your Patch: 5 Hours
Start Point: Phoenix II Park: 141 Martin St SE, Atlanta, GA 30312


JOIN CHAT
Four men cross a city street at night, two carrying others on their backs, under streetlights.

TOUGH CHALLENGE (10-12 hrs)

OUR ORIGINAL TEAM EVENT
Date: 9/12/2026 Time: 9:00 PM
Weight: 20lbs for Female / 30lbs for Male
Start Point: Active Oval - Piedmont Park Atlanta, GA 30309


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EVENT CADRE: CADRE JC

JC hails from Michigan and now has roots in the ATL. He joined the United States Marine Corps in 1997 and retired in 2018. JC served in Force Recon and Marine Special Operations Command during his 20-year career. He served on 8 deployments overseas with 6 of those in a combat zone from Iraq, Afghanistan, AFRICOM, and an unknown destination. JC has one piece of advice…don’t wish it were easier, wish you were better.