RUCKAPALOOZA Jax Beach

DUVAL RUCK

November 19–21, 2026 | Jax Beach, Florida

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Ruckapalooza Jax Beach - Fitness Party & City Ruck Weekend

Regular price $30.00
Regular price Sale price $30.00
Ticket Type: RUCKAPALOOZA General Admission

If you were at Best Rucker last November with 400+ of your closest friends, you already know — this is an epic weekend with all the patches to earn.

This year we’re bringing the party to Jacksonville Beach, FL — home base at GORUCK HQ. November 19–21, we’ll ruck the sand, the streets, and the shoreline, starting and finishing where it all began.

On-site at HQ, our partners will be rolling in with activations and challenges, and you’ll try (and fail) to drink all the beer and empty the food trucks surrounded by the best community anywhere.

Backyard party vibes. Beach miles. HQ energy.

It’s our kind of fun.

HERE’S THE DEAL
If you’re looking for the fitness party and community all around all the time, the Ruckapalooza General Admission pass is for you. If you want to add some miles before or during Ruckapalooza, choose your distance and get after it.

All City Ruck passes include Saturday Ruckapalooza General Admission access. The weekend kicks off with a free Shake Out Ruck on Thursday.

The weekend’s home base at GORUCK HQ:
GORUCK HQ
390 16th Ave. S
Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250

THE FLOW - DAY BY DAY

  • Thursday November 19th
    • 6pm - Shake out Ruck - free - come one come all
  • Friday November 20th
    • 9pm - 50 Miler City Ruck kicks off (open to all to send them off, we’ll party beforehand while they’re getting ready)
  • Saturday November 21st - RUCKAPALOOZA
    • 11am - 6/7/8? pm (or until the last beer is gone and good luck with that)
    • 6am - 26.2 Miler
    • 9am - 12 Miler (our most popular distance)
    • 9:30am - 5K - (then roll right into Ruckapalooza)
    • 10:00 - MOTHERUCKER 5K (Be sure to purchase a Ruckapalooza ticket to join the after party)
EVENT PACKING LIST

50 MILER // PACKING LIST
26.2 MILER // PACKING LIST
12 MILER // PACKING LIST
5K // PACKING LIST

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Ruckapalooza Jax Beach - Fitness Party & City Ruck Weekend

Regular price $30.00
Regular price Sale price $30.00

Ruck Race Meets Scavenger Hunt

CITY RUCKING SERIES

GORUCK is The Rucking Company and we have executed over 10,000 rucking events since 2010, empowering a global community of ruckers. The City Rucking Series is 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.

How it works:

  • A GORUCK Cadre will give you the waypoints that comprise your route
  • You'll have time for some quick route navigation before stepping off
  • Ruck it solo or with friends - up to you!
  • Refuel anywhere you want along the route
  • When you successfully complete your City Ruck, your Cadre will hand you a cold beer and a patch that will never be for sale

RUCKING EVENTS

November 19-21, 2026

Duval Shake Out

Kick off the Duval Best Rucker Event Weekend with miles, community, and good times. Check out the start point for your Duval; City Ruck, link up with your crew, and earn the exclusive Shakeout Ruck patch - never for sale, only earned.


Date: 11/19/2026
Time: 6:00 PM
Weight: Any Weight
Start Point: GORUCK HQ: 390 16th Street S, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250


Duval 50 Miler City Ruck/Best Rucker

Best Rucker 50 Miler: The World Championships of Rucking.
Earn bragging rights for finishing; even more if you win it. 45# Ruck Plate for men / 30# Ruck Plate for women


50 Miler City Ruck: The ultimate test of mental and physical toughness. You’ve got 20 hours to ruck 50 miles with a 10lb or 20lb rucksack. Go solo or bring your crew—but there’s no quitting. It’s you vs. the miles. Prove you’ve got what it takes.


Date: 11/20/2026
Time: 9:00 PM
City Ruck Weight: 10lbs for Female / 20lbs for Male
Best Rucker Weight: 30lbs for Female / 45Lbs for Male
Time Hack to Earn Your Patch: 20 Hours
Start Point: GORUCK HQ: 390 16th Street S, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250


Duval 26.2 Miler City Ruck

Rucking meets marathon. Take on 26.2 miles in 11 hours with a 10lb or 20lb rucksack. This isn’t just a race—it’s a mission. Push your limits, embrace the suck, and leave it all on the course.


Date: 11/21/2026
Time: 6:00 AM
Weight: 10lbs for Female / 20lbs for Male
Time Hack to Earn Your Patch: 11 Hours
Start Point: GORUCK HQ: 390 16th Street S, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250


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Duval 12 Miler City Ruck

Not ready for the 50 Miler or the marathon? The 12-miler is your proving ground. With 5 hours, a 10lb or 20lb rucksack, and plenty of grit, you’ll earn every step. The challenge is real—are you in?


Date: 11/21/2026
Time: 9:00 AM
Weight: 10lbs for Female / 20lbs for Male
Time Hack to Earn Your Patch: 5 Hours
Start Point: GORUCK HQ: 390 16th Street S, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250


Duval 5K City Ruck

Ruck up and bring the family! This 5K is for everyone, from little ruckers to seasoned pros. Pick your weight, hit the course, and share the GORUCK experience with your crew. This is where the community comes together.


Date: 11/21/2026
Time: 9:30 AM
Weight: 10lbs for Female / 20lbs for Male
Time Hack to Earn Your Patch: 2.5 Hours
Start Point: GORUCK HQ: 390 16th Street S, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250


MOTHERUCKER 5K

The MOTHERUCKER 5K is a women-led ruck for women. Grab your rucksack or weighted vest (Spy Ruck is our ride or die), throw on your favorite band tee, and we'll ruck and dance together to tunes as we take over the mean streets with our well-intended badassery.


Date: Saturday: 11/21/2026
Time: 10:00 AM
Start Point: GORUCK HQ: 390 16th Street S, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250


Saturday

General admission

Join us Saturday for RUCKAPALOOZA - it's like a farmers market for fitness:

  • Fitness Activations: So many patches to earn
  • Movement, recovery, and hang out backyard-style with GORUCK
  • Live Music & Fit Talks
  • GORUCK PX open with special deals
  • Plus a free beverage (or more…you’ll see)

No pressure. Just good vibes, try new things, and that gotta earn them all energy.

GORUCK HQ
390 16th Ave. S
Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250

Fitness & Fun

RUCKAPALOOZA Activations

Two smiling women in athletic wear pose outdoors with backpacks, sunglasses, and race bibs at the inclusive MOTHERUCKER 5K fitness event.

MOTHERUCKER 5K

The MOTHERUCKER 5K is a women-led ruck for women. Grab your rucksack or weighted vest (Spy Ruck is our ride or die), throw on your favorite band tee, and we'll ruck and dance together to tunes as we take over the mean streets with our well-intended badassery.

EMBRACE THE COLD CHALLENGE

Embrace discomfort and build resilience with contrast therapy. Stay calm under pressure. Suffer well, recover stronger.

BEER MILE CHALLENGE

1 mile, 100lbs, 4 beers. Chug, ruck, repeat. Go all out and have fun with this heavy challenge. Scale the weight and get after it! 

YOGA For Ruckers

GORUCK-style yoga for mobility, durability & recovery. Loosen up and rebuild so you can move strong and get back after it!

SKI RUCK CHALLENGE

Max-effort SkiErg challenge performed under load. Wear a ruck and ski for max calories as fast as you can. Simple. Heavy. Unforgiving. Capacity over comfort.

SANDBAG BURPEE CORNHOLE

Earn your throws. 10 sandbag burpees, then score big while your lungs are on fire. A fast, competitive & deceptively hard challenge.

KEG CHALLENGE

Master the awkward, unstable keg. Grab a buddy, share the weight, and don't drop it. Teamwork, grit & a little suffering required.

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Novemner 19-21, 2026