FAQ

We will not be providing rucksacks for this event. If you have any questions or concerns about where to obtain one, please contact us.

Yes, the weight for the ruck will be provided. It will consist of 22 lbs of donatable items.

Boots are not required; we recommend comfortable, broken-in footwear.

Yes, food will be provided for the duration of the event.

This year we will be stopping at Marbury High School in Deatsville, AL for our Thanksgiving potluck. Participants and volunteers are encouraged to invite their families.

To view the OIR Packing List, click here. 

Transportation will be provided for the entire event, ensuring all participants can easily move between locations. However, all participants and volunteers will be responsible for their own transportation once we arrive at the final stop at University Station in Auburn, AL on the Friday evening before the Iron Bowl. Additionally, all participants will reconvene at University Station on the morning of the Iron Bowl to perform our final 3-mile leg to Jordan-Hare Stadium.

Sleeping cots will be provided for all participants.

To ensure everyone is well-prepared for Operation Iron Ruck, we’re hosting practice rucks every Tuesday and Thursday leading up to the event. Click here to see our schedule.

If you are unable to join our weekly practice rucks, we’ve included an Independent Training Plan here.