el Camino de Chimayó Ruck

Project Grit’s Camino de Chimayó Ruck is more than a challenge — it’s a pilgrimage of endurance, purpose, and transformation.

At 2 a.m., we gather under the stars at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi in Santa Fe. With weighted rucks on our backs, we carry more than just gear — we carry the burdens and trials we all bear in life.

From there, we set out across the rugged beauty of New Mexico’s high desert, facing steep climbs, long miles, and the limits of body and mind. But along the way, something shifts. Strangers become teammates, grit becomes grace, and the desert becomes a proving ground.

This is a group event, not a race.
We travel as one team. No lone wolves. We are only as fast as our slowest member. The strength of this journey comes from how we lift each other up.

Self-supported event.
There are no aid stations and very few stores along the route. Every participant is fully responsible for their own:

• Water (minimum 3–4 liters recommended)
• Food and snacks (aim for 200–300 calories/hour)
• Headlamp + backup batteries
• Warm layers for the night and lighter layers for daytime heat
• First aid (blister care, personal meds, etc.)
• Extra socks, rain gear, and any personal essentials

Ruck weight requirement:

• Men: 30 lbs
• Women: 20 lbs
  (weight does not include food, water, or supplies)

• Full Camino (50K) — Santa Fe to El Santuario de Chimayó
• Half Camino (25K) — Camel Rock to El Santuario de Chimayó

The Half Camino group will join the Full Camino team at the halfway point, and we will finish the journey together as one.

• Mix of pavement, shoulder, and dirt sections
• Steep inclines and rolling hills
• Weather may shift dramatically — cold night, hot afternoon
• Limited access to resupply; plan ahead

At the finish, we arrive at El Santuario de Chimayó, a sacred site known for healing and hope. Here, within its weathered adobe walls, we lay down our burdens — physical and spiritual — and walk away lighter, stronger, and changed.

Because this is not just a ruck.
It’s a journey that will test you, break you open, and leave you transformed.

Join us. Carry the weight. Find your why.

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