2024 End of Watch Memorial Ruck

October 4-6, 2024

 

For the Fallen

Every Officer. Every Mile.

 

During the year 2023 there were 135 Law Enforcement Officers all over the country who gave the ultimate sacrifice. Their lives.

With the mission to honor those Officers, we will carry one pound of weight for every officer over a continuous 42-hour period representing the officer’s final 10-42 call.

 
 

With the support of our community and our sponsors, we are able to provide assistance to the families who have lost loved ones in the line of duty and support those still on watch.

As you can imagine, it takes a lot of people with a lot of heart to volunteer for the End of Watch Memorial Ruck. Our volunteers are some of the most special individuals we have ever had on our team. If you would like to learn more about volunteering, click the “Volunteer” button you see here.

Platinum Sponsors

Ascend Performance Materials

Ruck Registration Information

Registration Pricing Schedule:

  • Early Bird: Thru August 11

    • 42-Hour $160 for an individual or $220 for a two-person team

    • 24-Hour $110 for an individual or $170 for a two-person team

    • 12-Hour $90

    • 8-Hour $55

    • 4-Hour $40

    • 2-Hour $25

  • Regular Pricing: August 12 - End of event

    • 42- Hour $185 for an individual or $270 for a two-person team

    • 24 - Hour $135 for an individual or $195 for a two-person team

    • 12 - Hour $100

    • 8 - Hour $70

    • 4 - Hour $50

    • 2 - Hour $35

  • Late Registration: Sept 13 - Oct 3

    • Same price as Regular Pricing, however registrations during this period may not receive a complete Athlete Swag Bag.

  • Registration Closes at 12:00am October 4, 2024.

Athlete Registration Includes:

  • 20% Discount Code for anything in the EOWF Store

  • EOWMR Finisher Patch upon completion

  • Drinks/Snacks during the event

  • Athlete Swag bag (Check time slot registration page for details)

IMPORTANT:

  • If you want to register a larger team as part of an organization, please email us at events@eowf.org. We will work with you directly on organizing your teams participation in the event.

Location

  • Santa Rosa County Fairgrounds

    • 8604 Bobby Brown Rd, Milton, FL 32583

Below is a list of the legs that teams and individuals can register for.

 

  • 42-Hour: Brief at 7 pm on Oct 4, Step off at 8 pm.

  • 24-Hour: Brief at 1 pm on Oct 5, Step off at 2 pm.

  • 12-Hour: Brief at 1 am on Oct 6, Step off at 2 am.

  • 8-Hour: Brief at 5 am on Oct 6, Step off at 6 am.

  • 4-Hour: Brief at 9 am on Oct 6, Step off at 10 am.

  • 2-Hour: Brief at 11 am on Oct 6, Step off at 12 pm.

(If you would like to participate in a certain time frame but need a different step off time, please reach to us at events@eowf.org. thank you)

 

Everyone, including the general public, is invited to attend the Final Mile and Final Ceremony.

Final Mile step-off is at 3pm on Sunday October 6, 2024.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the End of Watch Memorial Ruck?

The End of Watch Memorial Ruck is an annual event to honor the memory of the men and women in blue who made the ultimate sacrifice. Each year, we have organized to ruck one mile and carry one pound for every officer who lost their life in the line of duty.

In 2023, we marched a 42 hours continuous circuit carrying one pound of weight for each of the 247 officers.

In 2022, we marched a 42 hours continuous circuit carrying one pound of weight for each of the 633 officers.

In 2021, we marched 369 miles and carried 369 pounds.

In 2020, we marched 147 miles and carried 147 pounds.

In 2019, we marched 150 miles and carried 150 pounds.

In 2018, we marched 134 miles and carried 134 pounds.

What is included in my registration?

Athlete registration includes:

  • Reserve your participation in your specific leg

  • Swag bag with commemorative items (items vary on the registration selected. See registration options for details.)

  • Drinks/Snacks during the event

When is the End of Watch Memorial Ruck?

The event will begin October 4th at 8pm, and will end October 6, 2024 at 2pm. This years event will last 42 hours.

Where is the End of Watch Memorial Ruck?

The 2024 End of Watch Memorial Ruck will be based at the Santa Rosa County Fairgrounds in Santa Rosa County, Florida. Address: 8604 Bobby Brown Rd, Milton, FL 32583

 

Can I Sponsor the 2024 End of Watch Memorial Ruck?

Sponsorship is an important part of how we are able to make this event possible and carry out our mission. For more information about sponsorship opportunities, please visit the sponsors’ section of our website here.

Where does the money that was raised go?

The funds we raise through our event supports our mission to be there for the families who have lost a loved one in the line of duty, support officers injured in the line of duty and those still on watch, and create education and awareness material for both civilian and law enforcement. This is accomplished by both direct support and by assisting other organizations with similar missions.

How can I volunteer?

Without volunteers, we could not make this event happen. The Annual End of Watch Memorial Ruck offers a number of volunteer opportunities.

If you are interested in volunteering, let us know!

Parking Attendants

Assist with parking at the Finish Line Ceremony on October 6th.

General Volunteer

If you are interested in helping and don’t necessarily care what you are specifically asked to do, we can use your help!

Registration Attendants

Assist with checking athletes in and delivering their athlete packs to them.

Promotional Assistant

Speak to clubs and organizations about the EOWMR.