F3 Albuquerque Roosevelt Ruck Challenge
50 miles. 20 hours. Heavy weight. No shortcuts. Inspired by Theodore Roosevelt's legendary military fitness challenge, adapted for the men of F3.
Distance
50 Miles
Time Limit
20 Hours
Required Weight
30 lb if over 150 lb
20 lb if under 150 lb
Basic Roosevelt Ruck Challenge
Complete the full 50-mile ruck within the 20-hour cumulative limit, divided across three consecutive days.
- Total distance must equal 50 miles
- May be completed in three segments over 3 consecutive days
- Required ruck weight applies throughout
- Finishers earn the brown-bordered Roosevelt Ruck patch
Gold Roosevelt Ruck Challenge
The full send.
Complete all 50 miles continuously within a single 20-hour block of time while carrying the required weight.
- No splitting mileage across days
- All 50 miles must occur in one effort
- Required ruck weight applies throughout
- Finishers earn the gold-bordered Roosevelt Ruck patch
Challenge Rules
- Ruck weight does not include water or consumables.
- Honor system applies — integrity matters.
- Participants are responsible for their own safety, hydration, and route planning.
- Training is strongly encouraged before attempting either challenge.
Why “Roosevelt Ruck”?
In 1908, President Theodore Roosevelt issued an executive order requiring military officers to complete a demanding endurance march: 50 miles in 20 hours.
Over a century later, the challenge remains legendary for its simplicity, brutality, and emphasis on grit over comfort.
Read more about the history of the original challenge here:
Ready to Earn Your Patch?
Train hard. Shoulder the weight. Finish what you start.
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