Week 012–8 NOV
The Triple
FOR TIME
- 1 MISandbag carry + ruck
- 1 MIRuck only
- 1 MINo load
Sandbag50lb / 30lb
Ruck30lb / 20lb
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Series 01 · November 2026 · Virtual
YOMP
HYBRID RUCK SERIES
Four sessions. Four weeks. One standard. Finish all four and the patch is yours.
DatesFrom 2 November
FormatSolo · Men & Women
StandardOne. No scaling.
FinishThe YOMP series patch
Entry£25 · Opens 16 Oct£25
Open toUK · EU · US
PrizesTop finishers
NOT JUST A RUCK. CARRY IT, LIFT IT, MOVE WITH IT. FINISH ALL FOUR.
Three sessions are built on distance. One is built on work under load. Every one is done in your own time, on your own ground, and logged against everyone else.
The sessions
ALL FOUR. KNOW WHAT'S COMING.Week 029–15 NOV
Conditioned Commando
FOR TIME
- 2 MIOut
- 5 RDS10 squats · 10 press-ups · 30s plank hold
- 2 MIBack
Ruck30lb / 20lb
Ruck onThroughout
Week 0316–22 NOV
The Grinder
20-MIN AMRAP
- 100MRuck
- 15Sandbag burpees
- 10Ruck lunges
- 5Ruck press-ups
- 100MRuck
Ruck30lb / 20lb
Sandbag50lb / 30lb
ScoreRounds + reps
Week 04 · Finale23 NOV – 6 DEC
The 12 Miler
FOR TIME
12 MI
Ruck45lb / 30lb
Cut-off4 hrs 30
Loads shown men / women. Final submission deadline Monday 7 December, 23:59 UK time.
How it works
- 01 · Enter
Sign up, pay £25 and accept the waiver. You are on the start list for 2 November.
- 02 · Monday
Each week's window opens on Monday. Complete that session and submit by Sunday midnight.
- 03 · Submit
Log your time or score with a watch or app screenshot and a weigh-in photo. Results go on the league table.
- 04 · The patch
Finish all four at the prescribed loads and the series patch is posted to you in December.
Proof
Honour system
This series runs on honesty and integrity. Carry the full weight, do every rep, log the truth.
What to submit
Your time or score, a screenshot or link from your watch or app (Strava, Garmin, Apple, or the treadmill display), and one weigh-in photo: your ruck, and sandbag when used, on the scales with a note showing the date.
Week 3 video
Week 3 submissions also need a video link (YouTube unlisted or Google Drive) of the full 20 minutes, filmed in one take.
Checks
The top 5 in each table are checked before results and prizes are confirmed, plus random spot checks across the field. No proof, no podium.
Standards
Sandbag carry
Any hold: bear hug, shoulder or front. Switch as often as you like. Set it down to rest; the clock keeps running.
Sandbag burpee
Ruck on, bag on the ground. Chest touches the bag, stand up, lift the bag to full lockout overhead. Drop it and go again.
Ruck lunge
Ruck on, no sandbag. Alternate legs; the back knee touches the ground every rep.
100m ruck (Week 3)
A treadmill, a gym sled track or a measured 100m outdoors all count. Treadmill: ruck on, hands off the rails, display in shot. Sled track: laps adding up to 100m (e.g. 4 × 25m). Outdoors: mark the 100m before you start.
Squat · Press-up · Plank
Hip crease below knee. Chest to the floor, arms locked at the top. Plank on forearms or hands, body in a straight line for the full 30 seconds; if the knees touch, the clock restarts.
Ruck on
Where a session says ruck on, it stays on your back for every rep and every metre.
Kit list
SORT IT BEFORE 2 NOVEMBERUse whatever kit works for you. You don't need YOMP gear to enter, and we'll never set a competition that says you must. This series is for the whole rucking community.
RuckA pack that carries 45lbSHOP BACKPACKS →
Plates30/20lb and 45/30lb loadsSHOP PLATES →
SandbagFilled to 50lb / 30lbSHOP SANDBAGS →
AlsoScales · GPS watch or phone · a way to film · head torch and hi-vis
League table
Separate tables for men and women. Each session is ranked, points are awarded by placing, and the overall standings are the total across all four. Prizes for the top finishers in both tables.
Live from 2 November
The table goes live when Week 1 opens.
Series 01
THE START OF SOMETHING BIGGER.
This first series is the test run for a much larger YOMP competition in the new year. Built in the UK, open to all: entries from the EU and US are welcome and encouraged. Get in at the start.
FAQ
Can I scale the loads?+
No. There is one standard for everyone. The patch means the same thing on every pack that wears it.
Where do I do the sessions?+
Anywhere: road, trail, track or park. Distances for Weeks 1, 2 and 4 are measured by GPS. Week 3 is the exception: GPS isn't accurate over 100m, so a treadmill or a measured gym lane is allowed (see the 100m ruck standard).
What if I miss a week?+
Each session must be done within its own Monday to Sunday window. The patch is for finishing all four, so a missed week means no patch this series.
Is 12 miles at 45lb realistic?+
The cut-off is 4 hours 30, a steady march. Get a couple of longer rucks in before November. The 12-Week Rucking Plan is a good place to start.
Can I enter from outside the UK?+
Yes. EU and US entries are welcome and encouraged. Loads are set in pounds; in kilos that's roughly 23kg / 14kg for the sandbag, 14kg / 9kg for the ruck, and 20kg / 14kg for the 12 Miler.
When does the patch arrive?+
Patches are posted the week after the final deadline (7 December), in time for Christmas in the UK. Overseas entrants: allow up to 7 days for your patch to arrive.
Does the ruck weight include water and the bag itself?+
The bag counts, and so does water, but your pack must still be at least the prescribed weight when you finish, not just when you start. If you'll be drinking from it, start heavier to cover what you drink.
Can I use something other than a sandbag?+
Any sandbag or soft bag filled to the right weight works, such as a heavy-duty holdall. No kettlebells, dumbbells or plates in place of the sandbag.
Can I run?+
Yes. Walk, march, shuffle or run. Any pace counts, as long as the ruck stays on.
Can I train with friends or a club?+
Yes, and we'd encourage it. Entries are solo, so everyone submits their own result and weigh-in photo.
Does terrain or elevation matter?+
No. Choose your own route. Hills are your choice and don't change the standard.
What if my watch dies or the GPS drops out?+
Submit what you have with a note. It's an honour system, and we'd rather you were honest than perfect.
Can I redo a session for a better score?+
Yes, as often as you like within that week's window. Your best result counts.
When are results announced?+
Final standings and prize winners are confirmed after the 7 December deadline, once the top-5 checks are done.
Can I enter just for the patch?+
Yes. Everyone goes on the league table, but plenty of people will be there to finish rather than to compete.
Is there an age limit?+
Yes. Entrants must be 18 or over.
Can I get a refund?+
No. Entries are non-refundable, including if you're injured or can't finish. Build up to the loads before Week 1 and look after yourself.
Anything I should know about safety?+
November is dark early. Wear hi-vis and a head torch on roads, tell someone your route, and build up to the loads before Week 1. You take part at your own risk and accept the waiver at entry.
ONE STANDARD. FINISH ALL FOUR. EARN THE PATCH.
Enter now · £25
Entries open Fri 16 Oct