Ruck Memphis Star Course Weekend

1264 Concourse Avenue,Memphis TN 38104

15 October, 2022

Description

Ruck Memphis will be hosting it's first Star Course in October 2022. This event will be organized by Ruck Memphis with support from other Ruck Clubs. We will be offering 3 distances for you to choose from: 10k, 12 miles, and 26.2 miles. Start Times: 26-miler: Check-in at 0500, Step Off at 060012-miler: Check-in at 1100, Step Off at 120010k: Check-in at 1:00, Step Off at 2:00Start Point: Crosstown Brewing Company (1264 Concourse Ave, Memphis, TN 38104) WHAT TO EXPECT: Choose your distance (10k, 12 miles, 26.2 mile)Teams of 2-510# or 20# Ruck Plate on your back depending on your body weight (<150> respectively), it’s called ruckingFinished within the time hack (3 hours for 10k, 5 hours for 12-miler, 11 hours for 26.2-miler)Finishers earn a custom patch for their distance, which will never be for sale.HOW IT WORKS: You and your team of 2-5 (including you) show up at the Start Point. A Ruck Memphis Leader will issue you a list of waypoints. The route you and your team choose will be your own, so choose wisely. The minimum distance possible will be just over your registered distance. You can expect to see some of the best sites in your Memphis.Prior to starting the clock, we’ll ensure that you make a successful comms check with our support team via text message. At each waypoint, you’ll be responsible for texting a picture of your team. This will serve as verification of your mileage, and by the end you’ll have a great album of photos to document the experience.NOTE: This is not a Cadre-led event and there are no push-ups or smoke sessions. RULES: The course will be at least the minimum distance you registered for. You and your team can hit the waypoints in whatever order you want (good strategy helps).Teams are between 2-5 participants. If and only if the rest of your team withdraws or drops for whatever reason, you can continue solo. If you hit all the points under the allotted time hack, you’ll earn the patch. If this happens, we recommend you link up with another team if possible (you’ll still have to text your own pics) to make it more fun as a shared experience. To be clear, though: you have to hit all the waypoints under the time hack to earn the patch.Weight Standard: If you are under 150 lbs, carry a 10 lb weight and if you are over 150 lbs, carry 20 lbs. Each participant will have a 10 or 20 lb Ruck Plate (or equivalent in non-consumable weight) in their rucksack at the start point. RM Leaders will verify weight at the end of the event and spot check as needed.Keep your Ruck Plate (or equivalent) per participant with you at all times. You may cross load with your buddy/team members as desired.You are required to text a selfie with you and your teammate(s) in the picture at each of the waypoints listed on your waypoint sheet (which you’ll receive at the Start Point).Purchasing food along your route at anytime is authorized.Meeting outside individuals is allowed (re-supply etc.). They may not physically aid or assist your movement in any way, honor code in effect.No method of transportation is authorized except rucking.Follow any additional instructions or rules written on your waypoint sheet.Obey all traffic laws (and all the other laws, too) while participating.Call 911 with any real world emergency.We will provide a phone number on your waypoint sheet for support questions.Cut-off time: 11 hours for 26.2-miler, 5 hours for 12-miler, and 5 hours for 10k to earn the patch.Register as an individual, ruck as a team (you are responsible for forming or finding a team of 2-5 ruckers). You can join a team at the start if necessary.Includes the opportunity to earn the finisher’s patch, and a cold one or two at the end point.WHAT TO BRING Required items: Ruck Plate, 10 or 20 lbs (or equivalent)Rucksack (Speed Rucker/Rucker or equivalent)Reflective Ruck Bands (or equivalent) on your rucksackSmartphone with external battery (at least 1 per team)Photo ID and $20 cash (just in case)WaterRecommended items: Source Hydration Bladder, 3LNalgene bottleFood (lickies and chewies)One extra pair of socksWaterproof bagStrobe lightTHE FINISHER’S PATCH If you come in under the time hack, you and your teammates earn the patch. If you don’t, there’s always next year.Everyone earns a beer (and a hug) at the finish. We’ll see ya there.EVENT CANCELLATION POLICY Refunds are permitted for this event if requested at least 30 days prior to the event date.