SEPTEMBER ‘20
’MIDNIGHT RUCK’
CHALLENGE
Please note: The September challenge was created prior to the reversal of the decision to not move forward with the Tribute in Light. Enjoy!
The Midnight Ruck patch is 100% embroidered with the use of a metallic silver for the NY skyline. The patch commemorates the Tribute in Light - that will not be illuminated in 2020 - in remembrance of the tragic events of 9/11. #NeverForget
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TRIBUTE IN LIGHT.
According to the New York Times article “9/11 Tribute Lights Won’t Be Projected Into Sky This Year” - Since 2002, the Tribute in Light has marked the attacks on the twin towers: It features 88 specially made lights used to create the projections, which tower over New York City until dawn on Sept. 12. But on Thursday, the National September 11 Memorial & Museum, which is responsible for the tribute, announced that it was canceling the display this year because of the coronavirus crisis.
Johannes Eisele/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images
Although people typically don’t crowd together to view the lights — which on a clear night can be seen from 60 miles away — a team of about 40 stagehands and electricians work closely on the installation for more than a week, Colin Moynihan reported in The Times.
The decision to cancel was made “after concluding the health risks during the pandemic were far too great for the large crew,” Michael Frazier, a memorial and museum spokesman, said in a statement.
COMPLETE THE CHALLENGE.
EARN THE PATCH.
The MIDNIGHT RUCK is to be done at night - no lights - just like how the 9/11 memorial will be this year - dark. Weight and mileage can vary (just do this in the dark). That said, to keep with the 9/11 theme…we suggest starting at 9 PM and rucking 11 miles.
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NEW OFFERING - Total strap length of 10 inch OR 12 inch
TOP QUALITY CONSTRUCTION: Our heavy duty soft loop tie down ruck straps are very durable for long-lasting performance, and have an impressive 333 lb. capacity!
MULTIPLE USES: Use our ruck strap w/carabiner on your ruck, sandbag or any coupon that the cadre makes you carry. The carabiner allows for quick set-up and disconnect.
PROVEN AT GORUCK STAR COURSES: As shown in the photo, the Rucks On Parade team (MAD COW, Soft Spot & Kraut) rocked the Chicago 50-mile star course with the use of the ruck straps.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Sold As A Pair
MADE IN THE USA
1 Inch 3M Polyester Tie-down Webbing
Carabiner Clip On One End
8 Inch Flat Sewn Loop On The Opposite End
Total Strap Length 10 Inches OR 12 inches
Working Load Limit Per Strap = 333 lbs.
Participants are asked not to wear any headlamps or light that illuminates their path forward. BUT, we do suggest having some type of lights / reflective gear on your ruck, so that you are visible and safe if/when rucking around traffic, etc.
MIDNIGHT RUCK.
EXPLAINED.
No headlamps or light that illuminates your path
Start at 9 PM and ruck 11 miles
Exercise caution by having lights and/or reflective gear on ruck
Can you finish your 11 miles by midnight? In the dark? Be careful, have fun and let us know how it went!
Use the hashtags on Facebook and/or Instagram:
#ComeWithItNow #RucksOnParade
Please note: Patches will be shipped beginning in September.
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September 2019
9/11 Ruck
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