Registration fee is $22 which includes a t-shirt and custom military dog tag. Shirts available in adult sizes only.

Registration is free for active military and children under 10; does not include t-shirt.

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November 9, 2019
10 AM start time
VFW Acorn Post 1669
214 E. Fourth Street
Royal Oak
 

The Ruck 22 March is an annual event held to promote awareness of soldier and veteran suicide. Help us collect donations for veterans (either 22 lbs. of donations or 22 items) and march in this untimed event. It may not be a timed race, but we are in a race against time. Pack your donation items into a backpack or rucksack, join us at 10am on November 9th, and help us spread the word about veteran suicide. By attending and promoting this march, you will help raise awareness of the preventable tragedy of veteran suicide. We owe them more than thanks for their service.

What is a Ruck March?

A ruck march involves walking at a fast clip with a weighted backpack or ruck.  In the Armed Forces, participants carry at least 45 pounds in their rucks.

For this event, we are asking participants to carry at least 22 pounds or 22 items. Items can include non-perishable food, toiletries or personal care items.

Why 22?

On average, 22 veterans commit suicide in the United States.
By carrying at least 22 pounds of food or 22 personal items, we show our support for our veterans.

If we all carry the burden, no one has to do it alone.

All proceeds go to the Michigan WWII Legacy Memorial. All donated items go to Vietnam Veterans of America – Chapter 154. The Ruck 22 March is organized by the City of Royal Oak, Michigan.