Welcome to 50 Mile Ruck in Support of Stop Soldier Suicide!

We love that you have decided to join us for the month of May in completing this 50 Mile Ruck! We love Stop Soldier Suicide and its mission. We are very excited to support them as a #vetwodteam.

Every donation will be going directly to Stop Soldier Suicide as we together continue to make a difference in the lives of our veterans. Suicide is a constant issue in our community that must be fought head-on. Do this for your fellow veteran, do it for your family member, do it for yourself! This collaboration is 1. To create awareness and funds to continue helping our community and 2. For YOU to be engaged with our community (in person and remote) and to join us in continuing to fight for yourself and your brothers/sisters.

It is completely up to you how you want to chip away at these 50 miles starting on May 1 and ending on May 31. We suggest using at least 20 lbs for women and 30 lbs for men but it is up to you to set your challenge. All you need is a backpack and some weight in it and then you can begin to hike with it.
You are free to use any app or site to track your miles but we would love it if joined our group on Map My Run. You can search for VETWOD Ruck Team or "VETWOD Team."

If you are having trouble finding us on Map My Run, please do the following:
While logged into Map My Run, go to "Friends" > Find (upper right hand corner) and search VETWOD Team. You'll see our logo!

Participants will get VETWOD patches and stickers (while supplies last) for registering and there will be random draw prize packages for those who complete the 50 miles. You must be able to provide proof of your mileage to be eligible to win prize packages aside from the participation patches/stickers, so please make sure you are logging somewhere (Strava, Apple Fitness, Map My Run, Garmin etc are all accepted. We just need proof if you win).

If you have any questions, please reach out to vetwodstaff@gmail.com for assistance.