2027 CURRAHEE & CAMP TOCCOA CHALLENGES
TWO CHALLENGES. ONE HISTORIC MOUNTAIN.
PERSEVERANCE IS THE STANDARD.
In 1942, American volunteers arrived at Camp Toccoa, Georgia, to begin training for a war that would change the world.
These men would become some of the most legendary paratroopers of World War II.
Their training ground was Currahee Mountain.
Three miles up. Three miles down.
In April 2027, we're returning to that same historic ground for two unique endurance challenges honoring the American paratroopers who trained here.
Whether you're looking to test your individual limits over 24 hours or experience the camaraderie of a team-based GORUCK Challenge, there's a mission waiting for you.
THREE MILES UP. THREE MILES DOWN.
During World War II, Camp Toccoa served as a training ground for thousands of American paratroopers preparing for combat in Europe.
Among them were the soldiers of the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, including the men of Easy Company, whose extraordinary service would later become famous through Band of Brothers.
One of the most demanding aspects of their training was running Currahee Mountain.
Three miles up. Three miles down.
The mountain became a proving ground for physical endurance, mental toughness, discipline, and teamwork.
Today, Camp Toccoa at Currahee preserves this remarkable American history and educates future generations about the soldiers who trained here.
Our mission is to honor their legacy through physical challenges that demand perseverance, personal responsibility, and teamwork.
We don't come here to recreate their sacrifices. We come here to remember them.
THE LEGACY OF CAMP TOCCOA
THE 2027 CURRAHEE CHALLENGE
24 HOURS. SIX-MILE LOOPS. HOW FAR CAN YOU GO?
Friday, April 9 – Saturday, April 10, 2027
Camp Toccoa Gates open: 1200 FRIDAY
EVENT CHECK IN: 1700 FRIDAY
Tactical Yoga: 1730 Prepare your body for the days chaos…Optional
START: 1830 FRIDAY
FINISH: 1830 SATURDAY
LOCATION: CAMP TOCCOA AT CURRAHEE, GEORGIA
The Currahee Challenge is a 24-hour, individual, ruck-based endurance competition.
The mission is simple:
Complete as many six-mile loops from Camp Toccoa to Currahee Mountain and back as possible within 24 hours.
Each loop follows the historic training route:
THREE MILES UP. THREE MILES DOWN.
You determine your pace.
You determine when to rest.
You determine how far you're willing to go.
The clock never stops.
THE CHALLENGE
There is no minimum number of loops required.
Every completed loop is an accomplishment.
The challenge is to find out what you're capable of accomplishing in 24 hours.
REQUIRED RUCK WEIGHT
MEN: 30 POUNDS
WOMEN: 20 POUNDS
All required weight is dry weight. Water does not count toward the minimum.
Rucks and authorized weighted carriers must meet the required weight standard and are subject to inspection by Cadre.
COMPETITION & RECOGNITION
The male and female participants completing the most verified loops within the 24-hour period will earn the titles of:
2027 CURRAHEE CHALLENGE CHAMPION — MALE
2027 CURRAHEE CHALLENGE CHAMPION — FEMALE
Each champion will receive a special award.
All successful participants will receive an exclusive event patch that will never be available for purchase.
EVENT SCHEDULE
FRIDAY, APRIL 9
1200 — Participant arrival and campsite setup
1730 — Optional Tactical Yoga with Cadre Dan
1800 — Event briefing and safety instructions
1830 — CURRAHEE CHALLENGE BEGINS
SATURDAY, APRIL 10
1830 — Official challenge ends
1900 — Champion announcements and awards
1930 — After-party
REGISTRATION
EARLY BIRD: $150
STANDARD: $175 (1 DEC - 1 MAR)
LATE REGISTRATION: $200 (1 MAR)
Registration and payment are processed through GORUCK.
$10 FROM EVERY REGISTRATION SUPPORTS THE PRESERVATION OF HISTORIC CAMP TOCCOA
THE 2027 CAMP TOCCOA CHALLENGE
TEAMWORK. HISTORY. PERSEVERANCE.
SATURDAY, APRIL 10, 2027
START: 0800
EXPECTED FINISH: 1330
DURATION: APPROXIMATELY 5–6 HOURS
LOCATION: CAMP TOCCOA AT CURRAHEE, GEORGIA
The Camp Toccoa Challenge is a GORUCK Basic-style team endurance event conducted on the historic grounds where America's World War II paratroopers prepared for combat.
This is not a race.
This is a team event.
Participants will experience a series of physical challenges, learn about the history of Camp Toccoa, and complete the legendary six-mile Currahee Mountain ruck.
Led by current and former Special Forces personnel, the event combines physical fitness, leadership, teamwork, and American military history.
WHAT TO EXPECT
TACTICAL YOGA
Begin the event with a 20-minute Tactical Yoga session led by Cadre Dan, preparing your body and mind for the challenges ahead.
OLD-SCHOOL ARMY PHYSICAL TRAINING
Experience traditional Army calisthenics inspired by the physical training that prepared generations of American soldiers for combat.
FOUR PHYSICAL FITNESS STATIONS
Work alongside your teammates through four stations designed to challenge strength, endurance, coordination, and teamwork.
GUIDED CAMP TOCCOA TOUR
Explore the historic grounds of Camp Toccoa while learning about the men who trained here and the extraordinary contributions they made during World War II.
RUCK CURRAHEE
The culminating event.
Six miles.
Three miles up Currahee Mountain.
Three miles back down.
Complete the challenge together as a team.
THE AFTER-PARTY
Finish with your teammates, receive your exclusive event patch, and enjoy food, drinks, and the camaraderie that makes the GORUCK community special.
REQUIRED RUCK WEIGHT
Participants weighing more than 150 pounds:
20-POUND RUCK
Participants weighing less than 150 pounds:
10-POUND RUCK
Water does not count toward the required weight.
EVENT SCHEDULE
SATURDAY, APRIL 10
0800 — Check-in, administrative requirements, and safety briefing
0810 — Tactical Yoga
0830 — Old-school Army calisthenics
0900 — Physical fitness stations begin
1020 — Prepare for the ruck
1030 — Guided Camp Toccoa tour
1130 — Ruck Currahee: Three Miles Up, Three Miles Down
1330 — Event completion, patches, and after-party
REGISTRATION
EARLY BIRD: $45
STANDARD: $55 (1 DEC-1 MAR)
LATE REGISTRATION: $65 (1 MAR)
Registration and payment are processed through GORUCK.
$10 FROM EVERY REGISTRATION SUPPORTS THE PRESERVATION OF HISTORIC CAMP TOCCOA
Logistics: Event Location
The purpose of the Camp Toccoa at Currahee project is to celebrate the lives and contributions of the 6000 "Toccoa Men" who trained on Currahee Mountain, outside of Toccoa, GA in the northeastern part of the state, during World War II.
Very few of the original structures remained after the Camp was no longer in use . Yet the men who trained there left an indelible mark not only on our community but on the world. We couldn't let their memory nor this historically important camp fade away. We had to act! So we jumped in feet first and the Camp Toccoa at Currahee Project was born.
The scope of the project entails recreating the Camp Gate, Regimental Headquarters, Bathhouse, Barracks, Pavilion and a display for a C-47 Aircraft to offer visitors an opportunity to see, hear, and feel what those brave men experienced on that hallowed ground and took with them as they were serving their county around the world.
Thanks to generosity of corporate contributors and committed individuals, facilities are in various stages of completion and are already being enjoyed by visitors. Yet, there is still more to do to complete the vision in honoring not only "the greatest generation" but all veterans and active duty military.
Camp Toccoa at Currahee does not belong to this community; it belongs to the world! Without each of us committing to this project, the heritage and legacy of leadership will be lost forever.
Logistics: Travel, Rental Car Lodging Options
Click on the link to the left to access the “Currahee Challenge” Facebook event page. This page will help with travel reservations as you can use the chat feature for carpooling, primarily from the airport OR you might have some ruckers drving and you can link up.
Updates/additions for logistics: travel and rental car option
Fly into Atlanta-Hartsfield Airport. Closest Major Airport and its less than a two hour drive Northeast to Camp Toccoa at Currahee.
Fly into Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport as its less than an hour and half away. Tradeoff is that this airport is less crazy than Atlanta.
You can rent cars at both locations. Highly recommend that you coordinate through the FB Event page for a ride top save money.
Camp Toccoa at Currahee has limited lodging options. For the Currahee Challenge folks, you will get a 10’ X 10’ area to set up a pop-up shelter. You can sleep there. Camp Toccoa has old school open barracks with bunk beds. There is also a full bathroom with showers on the site. Coordinate directly with the folks at Camp Toccoa to secure a bunk bed.
Limited Hotel options close to Camp Toccoa.
FOOD & AFTER-PARTY
Both events include an opportunity to celebrate with fellow participants, Cadre, and the Camp Toccoa community.
The Currahee Challenge after-party begins Saturday evening following the awards ceremony.
The Camp Toccoa Challenge after-party takes place following the completion of the team challenge Saturday afternoon.
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
CURRAHEE CHALLENGE
Required:
Rucksack or authorized weighted carrier with reflective material
Minimum 30-pound dry weight for men
Minimum 20-pound dry weight for women
Minimum 1 liter of water
Necessary personal medications
Photo identification
Recommended:
Supportive footwear
Work gloves
Additional clothing layers
Rain protection
Extra socks
Dry bag or waterproof equipment storage
Food and snacks
Electrolytes
Complete change of clothing for after the event
CAMP TOCCOA CHALLENGE
Required:
Rucksack with reflective material
Appropriate required ruck weight
Minimum 1 liter of water
Necessary personal medications
Photo identification
Recommended:
Supportive footwear
Work gloves
Extra socks and clothing layers
Rain protection
Dry bag
Food, snacks, and electrolytes
Change of clothing for the after-party
TEAM EQUIPMENT
The Camp Toccoa Challenge team will also be responsible for one 25-pound class weight and one American flag.
Registered participants can coordinate these items with their teammates before the event.
Training Suggestions
Joe Baker Fitness (JBF) is the primary trainer for this event series and ALL Cadre Dan events. Highly recommend that you check out his website on the button below if you are looking for a training plan to thrive during any of the events.
Currahee Challenge:
-Pack the entire packing list in your ruck, weigh it, then train to walk a Sub 3 hour and 30 minute 12 Miler.
-Be physically fit to survive 24 hours, train to thrive for 24 hours with progressive endurance training, nutrition, recovery, and sleep management.
-Be a team player by focusing on a good strength training program (JBF), pick heavy things up and put them back down.
-Use Tactical Yoga to work on flexibility, mobility, breathing, meditation to excel at this event
Camp Toccoa Challenge:
As long as you do some sort of fitness, you will be good. With this being a family friendly event, all fitness levels are encouraged.
For All Events: Break in your footwear well before event day!
CURRAHEE CHALLENGE — OFFICIAL RULES
1. COMPLETE THE COURSE. Each six-mile loop must follow the designated route from Camp Toccoa to Currahee Mountain and back.
2. CARRY YOUR REQUIRED WEIGHT. Participants must maintain their required dry ruck weight while completing each loop.
3. VERIFY YOUR LOOPS. Each completed loop must be recorded using the official roster-number patch board.
4. THE CLOCK DOES NOT STOP. Participants have exactly 24 hours to complete as many verified loops as possible.
5. NO PARTIAL-LOOP CREDIT. Only completed and verified loops count toward the final standings.
6. NO OUTSIDE ASSISTANCE ON THE COURSE. Personal support must remain at Camp Toccoa. Participants must complete each loop under their own power.
7. NO MOTORIZED TRANSPORTATION. Vehicles and other transportation may not be used to advance along the course.
8. SAFETY FIRST. Follow all Cadre instructions, respect other road users, and remain aware of changing environmental conditions.
9. TAKE CARE OF EACH OTHER. If another participant requires assistance, stop and help. The mission matters. Your teammate matters more.
10. CADRE DECISIONS ARE FINAL. Cadre may modify, suspend, or terminate event activities when required for safety.
11. RESPECT THE HISTORIC SITE. Treat Camp Toccoa, Currahee Mountain, and the surrounding community with respect.
12. PERSEVERANCE IS THE STANDARD.
Camp Toccoa Challenge —Official Rules
Do what the Cadre tell you to do.
Help your buddy to your left and right. Be a good teammate.
Don’t fucking quit.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
DO I NEED PREVIOUS GORUCK EXPERIENCE?
No previous GORUCK experience is required for the Camp Toccoa Challenge. It is designed as a team-based introduction to GORUCK-style endurance events.
The Currahee Challenge is a demanding 24-hour individual endurance event. Previous rucking and endurance training experience are strongly recommended.
CAN I WALK INSTEAD OF RUN?
Yes.
The Currahee Challenge allows participants to walk, ruck, or run at their own pace.
The Camp Toccoa Challenge moves together as a team under Cadre direction.
HOW MANY LOOPS MUST I COMPLETE DURING THE CURRAHEE CHALLENGE?
There is no minimum number of loops.
Your goal is to complete as many verified loops as you can safely accomplish within 24 hours.
CAN I STOP AND REST?
Yes.
Currahee Challenge participants may rest, eat, hydrate, sleep, and recover as needed.
The official 24-hour clock continues running during rest periods.
CAN MY FAMILY OR FRIENDS SUPPORT ME?
Personal support for Currahee Challenge participants must remain at Camp Toccoa. Each participant will be issued a 10’ X 10’ space to put up a Pop-Up or whatever else.
Outside assistance while completing a loop is prohibited.
WHAT HAPPENS IF THE WEATHER IS BAD?
The events are subject to weather and safety conditions. Unless its a Category 5 Hurricane or a Biblical weather event, this event is a GO.
Cadre may adjust schedules, modify routes, suspend activities, or terminate an event when necessary for participant safety.
WILL I RECEIVE A PATCH?
Yes. Participants who successfully complete their challenge will receive an exclusive event patch.
These patches will not be available for purchase.
WHERE DO I REGISTER?
All event registration and payment are handled through GORUCK.
Select the registration button for your chosen challenge.
Every Event Includes:
Tactical Yoga warm-up: Prepare your mind, body and spirit for each event.
Ruck-based physical training: Build strength, mobility, and grit.
Guided discussions and instruction on Stephen Ambrose’s book “Band of Brothers”
Team-based challenges: You'll carry more than weight—you'll carry purpose.
Closing finisher: A symbolic ruck-based evolution that ties it all together.
Who Should Sign Up?
You just need to show up ready to work—with discipline, humility, and a willingness to suffer with purpose.
Whether you're a seasoned rucker or somebody looking to push your limits—this is for you.
“We move together. We carry the weight. We honor those who came before us by living lives of resilience, purpose, and service.
Perseverance is the standard.
See you under ruck."
- Cadre Dan