Competitive
Carry the weight. Make every bell. Miss one and you are out.
- Men
- 25 lb
- Women
- 15 lb
Dry weight. Food and water ride on top and don't count.
The Persimmon Grove Event Venue, Williamston, South Carolina
Answer the Bell.
A bell every 20 minutes, and one mile each. Thirty-six bells, twelve hours, at The Persimmon Grove Event Venue.
One mile.
One bell.
Twenty minutes.
It rings at 8:00 a.m. and every 20 minutes after that. When it rings, you walk the mile. Finish fast and you rest longer before it rings again. Finish slow and it rings anyway.
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The bell rings
Be in the starting box. Everyone leaves together.
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Walk the mile
Elevation, two creek crossings, the same trail every time.
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Rest until it rings again
Whatever is left of the twenty minutes is yours.
Thirty-six bells
Three an hour, 8:00 a.m. to 7:40 p.m. 36 miles if you answer every one. Set a mile pace, then walk the ring and read the day off it.
If your mile takes
you rest 05:28 before the next bell. The mile does not get shorter; your rest does.
Illustrative only. Not a recommended pace or training advice.
on the loop 14:32 at basecamp 05:28
- Rings at
- 8:00 a.m.
- Miles behind you
- 1 of 36
- On your feet
- 15m
- Rest earned
- 5m
Bell 01. Everyone leaves the box together.
Thirty-six bells from 8:00 a.m. to 7:40 p.m., one every twenty minutes, one mile each.
Bell 36 ends the schedule.
The land
gets a vote
The loop at The Persimmon Grove Event Venue climbs, drops and crosses the creek twice. It is one mile. You will walk it thirty-six times.
- 01
- Elevation. Real climb on every loop.
- 02
- Two creek crossings. Wet feet, thirty-six times. Plan for it.
Host venue The Persimmon Grove Event Venue, Williamston, South Carolina. In the Upstate, between Greenville and Anderson, off I-85.
Maps open the town of Williamston. Entrance and parking details follow before race day.
Choose
your line
Same bell, same mile, same creeks. The difference is what you carry.
Open
Walk as many loops as you want. Same start, same mile, stop when you're done.
- Weight
- Your call
Carry whatever you like. Carrying nothing is fine.
Both lines end at the same place.
Claim Your SpotPick your line when you register. You can switch up until race day.
What the
weight carries
A ruck is a pack with weight in it. This one is walked for two local organizations.
YMCA Camp Greenville
A YMCA of Greenville outdoor camp for young people.
ymcagreenville.org
RuckGVL
A Greenville rucking community.
Organized by Jeff and Steven / Stephen Andes. The event falls three days after Veterans Day. Neither beneficiary is a veterans' organization.
Questions
Race day
What happens in bad weather?
Prepare for the worst and carry on with the plan of the day as usual. If dangerous conditions develop, such as lightning or torrential downpours, we will call off the race.
Can I stop whenever I want?
Yes. This is your race and your call.
Family, kids and dogs
Can friends and family come?
Absolutely. There is even a place for them as potential support staff.
Can I bring a dog?
Yes, but they must be kept on a leash at all times.
Is there a minimum age?
No minimum age, as long as you are chaperoning your children.
Entry, waiver and divisions
What is the refund policy?
There is a no-refund policy. If needed, you can transfer your ticket to someone else.
How do I sign the waiver?
The waiver is built into your signup.
Can I switch divisions?
Yes. You can switch divisions up until the day of the race.
Prizes and raffle
Will there be prizes or raffles?
Yes. The most capable male and female ruckers will each receive a prize for their victory. GORUCK is supporting our raffle with 7 GORUCK items.
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08:00
The first bell
rings at 8:00
, The Persimmon Grove Event Venue, Williamston, South Carolina. Thirty-six bells, twelve hours, one mile at a time.
- Field
- 75 places, both divisions
- Loop
- One mile, 36 bells, self-supported