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, September 27, 2026
Ruck to Remember
Wachusett Brewing Co — Westminster, MA
Honoring the 25th Anniversary of September 11
Wachusett Brewing Co · 5 MilesJoin Oscar Mike Ruckers as we honor the 25th anniversary of the tragedies of September 11, 2001. Together we will ruck 5 miles in memory of all those lost, and in recognition of the courage and sacrifice of our Military, Veterans, First Responders, and their families.
25% of all event proceeds will be donated to the Gary Sinise Foundation, supporting veterans, first responders, and their families across the country.
- Date
- Sunday, September 27, 2026 — 12:00 PM
- Starting Point
- Wachusett Brewing Co, 175 State Road E, Westminster, MA 01473
- Route
- 5-Mile Ruck — Rain or Shine
- Entry Fee
- $40 — Dog & Family Friendly Event
- Beneficiary
- Gary Sinise Foundation (25% of all proceeds)
On The Move
Past Mission — Sunday, July 26, 2026
America 250 Freedom Ruck
Oscar Mike Ruckers gathered at Minute Man National Historical Park in Concord & Lexington, Massachusetts to walk the historic 5-mile Battle Road Trail — following the same ground traveled by Colonial Militia and British Forces during the opening battles of the American Revolution.
Together, we honored the courage of those who fought for our nation’s independence while recognizing the service and sacrifice of today’s Military members, Veterans, First Responders, and their families. Every step on that ground carried meaning — more than 250 years after ordinary citizens answered an extraordinary call.
On The Move
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.
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.
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.
On The Move
Past Mission — Sunday, June 28, 2026
Carry the Alarm: 5-Mile Robert “Bobby” Kilduff Jr. Memorial Ruck
Mission complete. On Sunday, Oscar Mike Ruckers proudly completed the 5-Mile Robert “Bobby” Kilduff Jr. Carry the Alarm Memorial Ruck around Castle Island in South Boston — honoring a Marine, a third-generation Boston Firefighter, and a hero who will never be forgotten.
At least 60 firefighters, military members, and supporters gathered at Castle Island and walked the 5-mile loop carrying weighted packs in tribute to Kilduff, a 24-year veteran of the Boston Fire Department who died this past May battling a three-alarm fire in Dorchester. Veterans, firefighters, police officers, families, and dogs rucked the seawall together in Bobby’s name.
Every step taken, every registration, every donation, and every show of support helped carry his legacy forward. The mission isn’t over yet — the Custom Firefighter Helmet Raffle remains open for two more weeks, giving everyone another opportunity to support the Kilduff family while having a chance to win a one-of-a-kind custom firefighter helmet.
Together, we raised $6,160 for the Kilduff family.
Photo Album — Carry the Alarm, Castle Island
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Three ways to carry the mission forward.
Whatever you have to give — a few dollars, a few miles, or a share — it carries.
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