82nd Airborne D Day - Operation Neptune -Normandy Ruck
Schedule
Sat, 06 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 am
UTC-04:00Location
325 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32601 | Gainesville, FL
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Join the Gateway City Ruckers on a ruck commemorating the 82nd anniversary of D Day at Sweetwater Wetlands Park in Gainesville. We will be making 3 laps of the outer perimeter. Park entry is $5.
To commemorate the 82nd anniversary of D-Day and the division's legendary role in the liberation of Europe, you are tasked with an 8.2-mile ruck. This isn't just a distance; it's a physical tribute to the grit and sacrifice of the paratrooper. You are carrying the weight of that legacy-and your own gear-to prove you have what it takes to shoulder the burden. Put in the work, embrace the suck, and earn the badass patch that honors those who jumped into the dark.
* Distance: 8.2 Miles
* The Load: Recommended 35-45 Ibs (The All-American standard) but ultimately Rucker's�Choice.
* The Goal: Maintain a steady, purposeful pace to honor the mission timeline.
As part of GORUCK's ongoing commitment to 1% for Those Who Serve, 100% of the proceeds from this effort will go directly to supporting Fox Force 55 and their historic all-women parachute jump into Normandy for the 82nd anniversary of D-Day and beyond.
Fox Force 55 is a group of trailblazing women reinvesting their service from military, law enforcement, and first responder backgrounds into the next generation of women. Drawing on decades of operational experience in the highest-stakes environments, they translate hard-won lessons in leadership, resilience, and situational awareness into practical training for everyday life. The mission is simple: equip women with the mindset, skills, and confidence to protect themselves, lead with clarity, and pay it forward.
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325 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32601, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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