Event Description

​​​​Gadsden Young Life
​​​​Black Squirrel Ruck Challenge

This Event is a Unique Ruck Challenge at Noccalula Falls Park on the Black Creek Trails which benefits Gadsden Young Life Ministries

Description: Beautiful 5 Mile Course with your back pack and 7 Physical Challenges Along the Course

Date:​Saturday February 29, 2020

​Start Time: 9:00 AM
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Where: Noccalula Falls Park & Campground 1500 Noccalula Rd, Gadsden, AL 35904

Entry Fee:​ $35 (includes t-shirt with pre-registration)

Online Registration https://runsignup.com/Race/AL/Gadsden/BlackSquirrelRuckChallenge2018

Race Day Registration/Sign In:​7:30AM – 8:45AM ($40 Race Day Registration)

Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/556340841833432/?ti=icl

Event Details:
• 5 Mile trail run with body and pack exercises along the course.
• You must provide your own backpack/ruck.
• We will provide uniform weight bricks, bubble wrap and duct tape.
• Brick Distribution: 1 brick per 50lb body weight up to max of 3 bricks.
• Body/Pack Exercises: 7 challenging…but achievable exercise events for all skill levels.
• Hydration: You will be given one water bottle at start of race.
o Participants must return to the finish line with water bottle and all bricks

Benefits Gadsden Young Life http://msites.younglife.org/_layouts/InformationSplashPage/default.aspx?OfficeOrClubID=A-AL20

• Awards:
o Top 3 overall men and women
o Top winners in under 17 age group
o Master’s Division (40-49)
o Grandmaster’s Division (50+)

Competition patches will be given to everyone who completes the challenge.