Volunteer

Get Involved

Not a rucker? No problem. We need people to make this mission run, and there's a role for everyone.

Roles

Ways to Volunteer

Check-in and registration at the Ruff Ruck
Event Day

Check-In & Registration

First face of the event. Greet participants, hand out bibs, answer questions, get people on course.

Course marshals keeping an eye on ruckers
Event Day

Course Marshals

Stationed along the 12-mile route. Keep ruckers safe, cheer them on, radio in issues.

A volunteer handing water to a rucker
Event Day

Hydration & Support

Water stations, snacks, blister kits, encouragement. Mile 8 is where volunteers become heroes.

A rucker celebrating at the finish line
Event Day

Finish Line & Ceremony

Medals, pictures, the loudest cheer of the day. Help us give every rucker the finish they earned.

A volunteer taking notes on a clipboard
Year-Round

Skills-Based Volunteering

Graphic design, photography, video, copywriting, web, social media, accounting, grant writing — your skills, our mission.

Community and family at the Ruff Ruck
Year-Round

Outreach & Community

Represent Ruff Ruck at community events, speak to local groups, connect us with new partners and recipients.

Team Captain

Lead a Frontline Challenge Team

The Frontline Challenge is a 4-person ruck where your team carries 100 lbs together across 12 miles. Team captains coordinate the crew, set the fundraising goal, and rally teammates.

Captain Responsibilities

Captain Perks

Register a Team Ask a Captain Question
Resources

Fundraising Toolkit

Everything you need to fundraise — whether you're a first-timer or a seasoned captain.

Copy & Paste

Social Media Pack

Pre-written posts for Facebook, Instagram, and X — rally posts, impact posts, countdown posts, and thank-yous. Click & copy.

Open Social Pack →
Fill & Send

Email Templates

Four templates: the first ask, the follow-up, the final push, and the post-event thank you. Type your name once.

Open Templates →
Print-Ready

Event Flyer

One-page flyer with current event info, QR code to donate, and all five formats. Auto-updates.

Open Flyer →
Guide

Fundraising Tips

The math, ten tactics that work, three phrases that unlock donations, and what to do when you're stuck.

Open Guide →

See the Full Toolkit →

Community Partners

Bring a Group to the Ruck

We love rolling with veteran service organizations, first responder agencies, corporate teams, faith communities, gyms, and civic groups. If your organization wants to bring a crew, sponsor a tent, or partner on a satellite event in your city — let's talk.

Partner With Us