Nearly Naked Ruck March - Los Angeles
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Nearly Naked Ruck March - Los Angeles
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Get out and bring your rucksack to help veterans cope with post-combat stress. Wear your favourite superhero costumes or long underwear. Run or walk this 10 mile race and raise awareness for our soldiers, then join for the after-party.
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Sat 2nd May 2020
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Los Angeles, United States
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Where and when
Location
Old Los Angeles Zoo, 4801 Griffith Park Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90027, USA
Start times
Sat 2nd May 2020
Ruck:
10:00am Event summary
Here are the distances available for Nearly Naked Ruck March - Los Angeles
Ruck
10mi
$39 - $49
Route information
Hike 2 miles to the helipad and back or the 7-mile round trip to Mt. Hollywood for the most iconic views in LA.
There are 2 cooling stations on route with friendly volunteers, water, snacks, hot beverages, and great music.
Be sure to bring your own rucksacks, any style will do.
If this is your first ruck then it is not recommended to carry more than 20 lbs, however, for more experienced ruckers that cap extends to 50 lbs.
If you load your rucksack with canned goods and clothing, you can donate them at the finish line for locals in need.
What's included
The opportunity to come out and show your support and gratiude for our veterans
Access to the after party where you will find:
- T-Shirt
- Free coffee
- Finisher's Coin
- Nearly Naked After Party
- Food truck
- Live Music
- Lots of good people that are here for the same reasons you are! To support an amazing cause...
How to get there
Old Los Angeles Zoo, 4801 Griffith Park Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90027, USA
Get full directionsParking will be available at the Merry-Go-Round lots
Event day logistics
Schedule:
08:30 - 10:00: Registration Open & Pre-Ruck Festivities
09:40 - 10:00: Program
10:00 - 14:00: Ruck
12:00 - 16:00: Nearly Naked After Party
Spectator Info
Spectators are definitely encouraged to get out and cheer on their family and friends, or better yet grab your ruck and get involved.
FAQs
What is rucking?
A traditional military exercise carrying a weighted backpack over distance
Why Nearly Naked?
We make this traditional military exercise more fun and patriotic! Wear long underwear and ruck in chilly weather with the purpose of serving our heroes.
What is this about?
- Raise money to help Los Angeles veterans struggling with trauma live happier and healthier lives
- Ruckers carry weight on your back to represent the weight many service members carry in the battle against combat stress
- Everyone FUNdraises! It costs $6,000 to send one veteran through our life-changing 14-week reconditioning program (23V Recon) - we send 12 in each group
- Expect a day full of live music, long underwear, superhero costumes, and food/drinks throughout the course #bringyourfunface
Can I get involved or help volunteer?
Please reach out to 23V directly if you would like to learn more about how to get involved (or follow the link - https://23rdveteran.org/nnrm?_ga=2.223467227.1793348355.1578924167-1069882293.1578924167)
A traditional military exercise carrying a weighted backpack over distanceWHY NEARLY NAKED?
We make this traditional military exercise more fun and patriotic! Wear long underwear and ruck in chilly weather with the purpose of serving our heroes.
WHAT IS THIS ABOUT?
- Raise money to help Los Angeles veterans struggling with trauma live happier and healthier lives- Ruckers carry weight on your back to represent the weight many service members carry in the battle against combat stress- Everyone FUNdraises! It costs $6,000 to send one veteran through our life-changing 14-week reconditioning program (23V Recon) - we send 12 in each group- Expect a day full of live music, long underwear, superhero costumes, and food/drinks throughout the course #bringyourfunface
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