Ruck4HIT

Ruck4HIT overview

Ruck4HIT is a team-based relay across Cape Cod organized to raise awareness and funds for Heroes In Transition. The event covers more than 200 miles through all 15 towns of the Cape in a relay format completed in roughly 36 hours. Teams travel from Falmouth to Provincetown and return, completing two team challenges along the route including a climb of the Pilgrim Monument and a roughly 200 lb litter carry near USCG Station Chatham.

The event is offered in three divisions with different course lengths and expectations: Jethro, Jones, and HELOS. Across divisions, legs are run in a relay format with individual legs of approximately 2–4 miles, and each rucker runs about 25–35 miles overall. Rucks are required; participants over 160 pounds carry a 20 lb rucksack, and those under 160 pounds carry a 10 lb rucksack. Teams have van and driver requirements and specified fundraising minimums by division.

Training sessions and runs for registered participants are free. Regular training meetups are held in the Mashpee area on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, and Saturday runs began November 22, 2025. A 13-week progressive ruck weight plan is recommended, and participants are advised to run with a weighted rucksack only once per week while building strength, endurance, and core stability.

Distances and common leg lengths: Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

• 200+ miles full course (Jethro and Jones)
• 100+ miles (HELOS)
• Legs 2–4 miles

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