Community Directory
Find a Ruck Club
767 clubs across 35 countries. Community-verified, sourced from GORUCK's official list.
Updated May 2026
Notable communities
A geographic cross-section of the directory. These are not a ranking, just well-known communities that show how broadly rucking has spread. The full list of 767 clubs is searchable above.
- Atlanta Ruck Club· Atlanta, Georgia, United States
- One of the largest US chapters by member count, runs both early-morning weekday rucks and Saturday long rucks across Atlanta's Beltline and Piedmont Park.
- Munich Rucking Crew· Munich, Germany
- Germany's most active rucking community, founded by GORUCK alumni and centered on weekly rucks through the English Garden plus alpine training rucks (Alps Ruck) in the warmer months.
- Brooklyn Ruck Club· Brooklyn, New York, United States
- Anchors the NYC rucking scene with crosstown rucks that thread the Brooklyn Bridge, Prospect Park, and the East River. Strong beginner-welcoming culture.
- London Rucking Yomping & Tabbing Crew (London RYT)· London, United Kingdom
- London's UK Para Regiment-flavored ruck club. The yomp / tab terminology nods to the British military origins of long-distance load carriage.
- Tokyo Hikyaku Ruckers· Tokyo, Japan
- Tokyo's only listed rucking community, named for the Edo-era hikyaku couriers who ran with weighted loads. Meets for distance rucks across the Yamanote loop.
- Lion City Ruckers· B-Central, Singapore
- Singapore's GORUCK-affiliated club, training in tropical conditions year-round. Heat acclimation is the explicit point of the local programming.
- Aussie Rucking Club· MacGregor, Australia
- Queensland-based, one of the original Australian rucking communities. Coordinates the broader RUKCLUBS network across multiple Australian cities.
- Ottawa Rucking Club· Ottawa, Canada
- Canada's capital club, with year-round rucking that gets weather-honest about the -30°C winter months. Cold-weather rucking is a learned skill.
- GORUCK France· Paris, France
- Paris-based, the seed club for French rucking. Runs monthly long rucks and serves as the entry point for new ruckers across France.
- Tampa Bay Ruck Club· Tampa, Florida, United States
- Florida Gulf Coast community known for sandy-trail rucks and pre-dawn meetups (the heat is real). Active across multiple Tampa-area parks.
- Seattle Ruck Club· Seattle, Washington, United States
- Pacific Northwest rucking community that meets through Seattle's notorious winter drizzle. The unofficial dress code is full Gore-Tex from October to May.
- Nashville Rucking Crew· Nashville, Tennessee, United States
- One of the South's larger clubs, with rucks across the Cumberland River trails and a strong veteran-community contingent.
Editorial picks updated periodically. Submit your club to be considered.
Common questions
The directory at a glance, for people who just landed here.
How do I find a ruck club near me?
Browse the map above or search by city, country, or club name. The directory lists 767 community-verified rucking clubs across 35 countries. Each entry includes the city, the meeting schedule when available, and a direct link to the club's Sandlot page or community contact.
What is a GORUCK club?
A GORUCK club is a community-led local rucking group affiliated with GORUCK, the company that runs the Star Course, Tough, and Heavy challenge events. Clubs organize regular group rucks (walking with a weighted backpack), often weekly, and welcome new ruckers regardless of fitness level. Most operate via the Sandlot app and meet at local parks, trails, or community spaces.
Are all rucking clubs GORUCK-affiliated?
No. The Ruck Authority Club Finder includes both officially GORUCK-registered Sandlot clubs and independent community rucking groups. The directory is sourced from GORUCK's official list and supplemented with community submissions. Independent clubs are included when they're verified as active and open to new members.
How do I start a rucking club?
Pick a regular meeting time and location, post it publicly (Facebook group, Sandlot app, or local community board), and invite people to show up. Most successful clubs start with a weekly ruck at the same time and place. GORUCK offers a club leader program with patches and event support. Once your club has a regular cadence and a few active members, submit it to the directory. See also the full guide to starting a ruck club.
Do I need to be in shape to join a ruck club?
No. Most clubs explicitly welcome beginners and adjust pace and load to the group. A typical first ruck involves walking 2-3 miles with a 10-20 pound pack at conversational pace. If you're unsure about the right starting weight, the Ruck Weight Calculator gives a personalized starting point, and the first 30 days guide covers the ramp-up.
How often does this directory update?
Synced quarterly against GORUCK's official Find A Ruck Club spreadsheet, with rolling additions from community submissions in between. New submissions are reviewed by a human and typically appear within a few days. See the full methodology for data source, sync cadence, and moderation details.
Is the directory free to use?
Yes. Free to browse, free to submit clubs to, no signup required. Clubs themselves are run by volunteers and almost always free to join, though some may pass along event costs (food, gear, optional Sandlot membership) at the club's discretion.
What's the difference between a ruck club and a running club?
Running clubs run; ruck clubs walk with a weighted backpack. Rucks are slower (15-20 minutes per mile is typical), much lower impact on joints, and intentionally more conversational. Most rucks finish at a coffee shop, brewery, or community space. The community element is the explicit point of the activity in a way it usually isn't for running clubs.
What is the Sandlot app?
Sandlot is GORUCK's official community platform for finding and organizing rucking clubs. Most GORUCK-affiliated clubs maintain a Sandlot page where leaders post upcoming rucks, members RSVP, and new ruckers introduce themselves. It's free to join. Many of the clubs in this directory link directly to their Sandlot page from the club card; for non-Sandlot clubs we link to their Facebook group, Meetup, or community contact.
Are ruck clubs free to join?
Almost always, yes. Ruck clubs are volunteer-run community groups, not for-profit fitness programs. There's no membership fee, no contract, no signup. You show up at the meeting spot at the posted time and ruck with the group. Some clubs pass along optional costs at member discretion - coffee or beer after the ruck, Sandlot premium membership if leaders use it for scheduling, occasional event fees for GORUCK Star Course or Tough events - but baseline participation is free.
Do I need my own ruck to join a club?
Most clubs welcome you for your first ruck without a weighted pack so you can see how the group operates. After that, most members bring a backpack with 10-20 pounds of weight - a couple of dumbbells, sandbags, water jugs, or a dedicated ruck plate work fine. You don't need a $300 GORUCK pack to start. A school backpack with weight loaded in works for the first month while you decide if rucking is for you. Some larger clubs maintain loaner gear; ask the club leader before showing up empty-handed twice. The DIY ruck weight calculator helps work out exactly what household items to load in.
Are there women-only rucking clubs?
Yes. Many cities have dedicated women's rucking groups, and the Ruck Authority directory includes them alongside mixed-gender clubs. Search for clubs with names that signal women-only programming (often “women,” “ladies,” or specific affinity references) or filter to your city and check the club's contact link - women-only clubs usually announce it clearly in their group description. The wider rucking community has been intentionally inclusive of women since the early GORUCK challenge era.