Oscar Mike Ruckers | On The Move. Never Fall Out.

The Mission

We carry the weight so they don’t carry it alone.

Oscar Mike Ruckers is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit built on a simple idea: strap on a weighted pack, walk together, and raise money for the people who need it most. Every ruck we host is named for someone — a veteran or first responder whose family is now carrying a weight of their own. We bring our community together, one mile at a time, so their sacrifice is never forgotten.

Honoring the Fallen

Every memorial ruck carries a name — a service member or first responder whose story we walk to remember.

Supporting Our Heroes

Proceeds go directly to the families of the veterans, firefighters, and officers we ruck for.

Building Community

Every ruck is family- and dog-friendly, and open to all fitness levels — showing up matters more than pace.

Rucking for a Purpose

The weight on your back is a reminder. Small on its own, but together our steps carry something heavy.

Upcoming Ruck — Sunday, June 28, 2026

Carry The Alarm Memorial Ruck

In honor of Robert “Bobby” Kilduff Jr.

Robert “Bobby” Kilduff Jr.

Boston Fire Department · U.S. Marine Corps

On May 23, 2026, Bobby gave his life battling a three-alarm fire in Dorchester. This 5-mile ruck around Castle Island carries his name — and every dollar raised goes directly to his family.

Join veterans, firefighters, police officers, families, and dogs for a 5-mile ruck along the seawall at Castle Island. Rain or shine, every step is for Bobby and the family he left behind.

Date: Sunday, June 28, 2026
Start: 10:00 AM
Location: Castle Island, South Boston, MA
Distance: 5-mile ruck
Entry: $40 registration
Conditions: Rain or shine · Family & dog friendly · All fitness levels

The Route — Every Mile Honors a Memory

Aerial view of Castle Island fort and pier in South Boston, surrounded by water

The Route

Castle Island, South Boston

The ruck circles this historic harbor fort along Boston’s waterfront — flat, scenic, and easy to follow for first-timers, families, and four-legged ruckers alike.

Participants standing at attention during the pledge of allegiance at the Ruck N' Lift fundraiser

On The Move

$Participants performing back squats with barbells during the Manion WOD at CrossFit696$

Past Mission — Saturday, April 26, 2025

Ruck N’ Lift Fundraiser

For our very first mission, we partnered with CrossFit696 in Gardner — and they embraced our cause from the start. Together we hosted the Manion WOD in memory of fallen Marine USMC 1st Lt Travis Manion, raising funds for the Travis Manion Foundation.

The Manion WOD — 7 Rounds 400 meter run or ruck
29 back squats

It was an honor to have George Vangel from the TMF Hartford Chapter join us and share meaningful insight about the vision and mission of the Foundation. What we witnessed was more than a fundraiser — it was community, service, and mission in action.

Together, we raised $1,200 for the Travis Manion Foundation.

$Oscar Mike Rucker carrying an American flag while rucking at the Rise & Ruck for Trooper Kevin Trainor event$ On The Move

Past Mission — Wachusett Mountain

Rise & Ruck for Trooper Kevin Trainor

Today was about more than miles. We gathered at Wachusett Mountain for the 1st ever Rise & Ruck event in memory and honor of Massachusetts State Police Trooper Kevin Trainor — remembering a man who answered the call to serve, honoring a fallen Trooper, and standing shoulder to shoulder as a community that refuses to forget.

Veterans, First Responders, families, and supporters came together with a common purpose: to honor a hero and support those he left behind. Every ruck tells a story. Every flag carried represents someone who served.

At Oscar Mike Ruckers, we believe that remembrance requires action. We don’t simply say their names — we show up, we carry the weight, and we ensure their legacy continues to live on through our community.

To the Trainor family: Kevin’s sacrifice will never be forgotten. His memory was carried up that mountain — and will continue to be carried by all of us moving forward.

Together, we raised $4,188 for the Trainor family.

Get Involved

Three ways to carry the mission forward.

Whatever you have to give — a few dollars, a few miles, or a share — it carries.

Donate

Every gift goes directly to the family or cause behind the next ruck. No donation is too small.

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Ruck With Us

All fitness levels, families, and dogs are welcome on every route. Follow along for the next start time and location.

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Spread the Word

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On the move.Never fall out.