GORUCK City Ruck Training Plan - PATHFINDER Horizon™

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PROGRAM PURPOSE

Training, conditioning, physical and mental preparation, and team skills development in order to successfully complete the GORUCK City Ruck Event, 50 Mile Distance, as well as City Ruck shorter-distance events, marathon distance rucks, timed 12-mile ruck standards, or any other long-haul endurance event with a weighted ruck.

FORMAT

PATHFINDER Horizon™ is a fully programmed twelve-week training package that progresses on a week-by-week basis. Each week contains:

Short Mileage Days
Long Mileage Days
Prescribed Full Body Ruck and Core Conditioning Workouts
Mobility and Flexibility
Rest and Recovery

175 Rucking Miles, programmed weekly
24 Workouts, ruck, core, and mobility; programmed weekly
4 PATHFINDER Horizon™ Challenges

PATHFINDER HORIZON™ CHALLENGES

There are only four (4) Challenges for PATHFINDER Horizon™ and they are all required for completion. Challenges are already scheduled for your weekly programming. They are as follows:

Timed Weighted Ruck
Weighted Long Distance Ruck
Conditioning Ruck
Navigation Ruck

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PREREQUISITES

None, but it is STRONGLY SUGGESTED that you already have the discipline to maintain regular fitness activity six (6) times a week.

CLASS DATES

Classes begin on the 1st of every month and run for 12 weeks.

REGISTRATION INCLUDES

Upon purchase, get an Instant Download of our Program Success Guide
Complete Program Materials, Workout Library, and supporting documentation
Experienced Mentor Course Advisor who has successfully completed this training to assist in your planning and provide accountability
Access to private Facebook Class Page and Course Advisor Group
One (1) Discounted* Standard Tan Blank Roster Patch to write your Roster Number on and wear while you train. PLEASE NOTE: You must Order Separately - Add one to your cart here in order to receive this item. (Discounts are not combinable.)
Exclusive Finisher's Patch (upon successful completion of the program)

REQUIRED GEAR

Rucksack (Backpack)
Weight: at least 30 pounds for individuals weighing 150 pounds or more, 20 pounds for individuals weighing under 150 pounds.

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FAQs

Which track should I choose, 26.2 or 50?

Choose 26.2 if this is your first marathon ruck or you want a time goal at that distance. Choose 50 if you already have a solid 26.2 base and want the next step up in volume and time on feet. When in doubt, start with 26.2 and repeat Horizon later on the 50 track.

What weight do I train with in Horizon?

Train with 20 lb if you weigh 150 lb or more. Train with 10 lb if you weigh under 150 lb. Follow your event’s rules on race day if they require a different load.

Are the Challenges required?

Yes. Every Horizon athlete completes four pre-scheduled Challenges: Timed Weighted Ruck (12 miles in under 3 hours at event weight), Long-Distance Weighted Ruck (progressive time on feet with full kit), Conditioning Ruck (10 miles on concrete–hill terrain), and Overnight Ruck. They are already placed on your calendar.

Does Horizon fit City Ruck, Tough Ruck Boston, or Bataan?

Yes. Horizon is built for marathon to 50 miles. It fits City Ruck 26.2 or 50, Tough Ruck Boston 26.2, Bataan 26.2, and similar events. Confirm any event-specific load or logistics during registration.

Do you tell me what to do each day?

No. PATHFINDER is not day-by-day. You get a clear 12-week framework with weekly targets and key sessions. You place them on the days that fit your life. Horizon also includes a taper plan and a humane one-week post-race reset.

When can I use Horizon 2025?

Horizon runs on three-month cycles and is officially usable starting November 1, 2025 PATHFINDER cycles begin on February 1, May 1, August 1, and November 1 of each year.