RALLY POINT LIMA EST. 2011

Rally Point
Lima

// RPL · Est. 2011 //
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Forged in
Helmand

Rally Point Lima was founded by a group of U.S. Marines who deployed to Afghanistan together. What started as a small group has grown into a collective of veterans and active duty Marines committed to maintaining a support system that pushes us to become the best version of ourselves.

With a focus on promoting mental health and healthy lifestyles, two days of the trip are dedicated to demanding physical activity — rucks, hikes, swims, and runs that keep us accountable to the standard we set for ourselves.

This isn't a reunion. It's an annual commitment to the people we served with and the men we want to keep being.

100%
Active Duty & Veterans
3–4
Days Annual Muster
1
Brotherhood
0
Left Behind

Three Pillars

RPL

Physical
Excellence

Early morning PT, loaded rucks, night hikes, rock climbing — the event changes, the intensity doesn't. Every year we pick something that demands something from us.

Mental
Resilience

Maintaining a sound and resilient mind is integral — for ourselves and for the people who depend on us. We sharpen that through peer support and self reflection.

Unbreakable
Brotherhood

Deployments have ended, but our dedication and purpose has not. We hold each other accountable — to show up when life gets dark. That's the mission.

03 — Annual Muster

This Year's
Op Schedule

// Sedona, Arizona //
Day 1
Arrival

Link-Up & Zero

Arrival, gear inspection, base camp setup. Evening sit-rep around the fire — how's everyone doing, really.

1800 Hours
Day 2
The Grind

The Grind

Pre-dawn start. Wilson Mountain — the hardest hike in Sedona. 5–7 hours of elevation, exposure, and earned views. Afternoon: Bear Mountain or Capitol Butte if the group still has legs. Dinner at Mariposa Latin Inspired Grill — cliffside patio, red rock views, one of the best restaurant settings in America.

0500 Hours
Day 3
High Ground

High Ground

Full Moon Night Ruck — Harvest Moon, Sep 26. 0800 Chow. 0900 Chill in town or relax at the pool. 1600 Evening Chow. 1700 Step-Off — night ruck along Bell Rock Pathway or Courthouse Butte Loop. 8–10 miles, loaded packs, red light discipline. Finish at the house with beers.

All Day
Day 4
Stand Down

After Action & Departure

0730 breakfast. After action review and reflection. 0900 departure.

0730 Hours
"Accountability. Integrity. Purpose.
We came back. We keep showing up."
— Rally Point Lima Creed
05 — Lock In Your Dates

Vote Your
Availability

// Existing Members //

We're targeting a 4-day weekend in late August or September 2026 — ideally timed around the full Harvest Moon on September 26. Enter your name below and mark each weekend as available or unavailable. Results are live for everyone.

06 — Kit Up

Gear List

Click items to check them off your personal packing list. Bring what you need — leave what you don't.

🎒 Ruck & Load Bearing

Rucksack (30–45L)
Hydration bladder (3L)
Weight plates or sandbag filler
Chest rig or plate carrier (optional)
Trekking poles
Daypack (for lighter days)

👟 Footwear & Clothing

Trail running shoes or hiking boots
Moisture-wicking base layer (x2)
Shorts / athletic pants (x2)
Mid layer / fleece
Rain shell or windbreaker
Wool or synthetic socks (x3+)
Camp shoes / sandals
Hat / ball cap
Buff / neck gaiter

🔦 Night Ruck Essentials

// FULL MOON NIGHT RUCK — SEP 26 //
Red lens headlamp
Backup flashlight
Extra batteries
Gloves (desert nights get cold)
Reflective tape or chem lights
Navigation: phone + offline maps

🩹 Medical & Recovery

Personal IFAK / first aid kit
Blister kit (moleskin, tape)
Ibuprofen / Tylenol
Electrolyte packets
Compression socks / sleeves
Foam roller or lacrosse ball
Personal prescriptions

🌵 Sedona / Desert Specific

Sunscreen SPF 50+
Sunglasses (polarized)
Lip balm with SPF
Snake bite kit (optional)
Insect repellent
Water (min 3L per hike day)
High-calorie snacks / bars

📋 Admin & Misc

ID / Military ID
Cash (small bills)
Phone + charger + power bank
Earbuds / headphones
Notebook / journal
Duct tape (always)
Trash bags (x2)

The Unit

09 — New Members

Apply to
Join RPL

Rally Point Lima is a tight-knit group. New members are considered by referral or application. Fill out the form below and we'll be in touch.

// Application Received. We'll be in touch. //