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Ruck & Ramble Club

Weighted walks through Singapore's greenest trails. No experience needed, just decent shoes and people worth walking with.

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1. Introduction
2. What is Rucking
3. Benefits of Rucking
4. Membership Perks
5. Fees & Logistics

Walk Together, Feel Stronger.

A community walking club for aunties, uncles, and anyone who wants more movement in their week. Pick a session from 1.5 to 2.5+ hours, enjoy the guided scenic MacRitchie-to-Upper Thomson routes, and refuel with refreshments provided at the end of the walk at Fitstop Upper Thomson where we can chat and relax. No awkward good-bye in the middle of a pavement at the end of a walk.

A diverse group of seven people walking and talking on a wooden boardwalk through a lush green rainforest during daytime, smiling and enjoying each other's company.

Meet Your Club Leader

A young woman with short brown hair, wearing a white button-up shirt, standing near a window with greenery outside, smiling softly. 
Raine has been an athlete since school, and it just never really stopped. Fitness stayed part of her routine through university and into adulthood. Ruck & Ramble Club actually started by accident. While running nature expeditions for kids at the Botanic Gardens, Raine kept getting sign-ups from aunties and uncles who thought the programme was for adults too. Talking to them, the same thing kept coming up: they wanted more movement in their lives, and people to share it with. Ruck & Ramble Club isn't run the same way as the children's expeditions, but it carries the same heart: an intentional walk in nature, done with people who can grow from strangers into friends.

What is Rucking?

It's Walking — With a Little Extra Weight on Your Back.

A wooden park bench with three packs of outdoor gear and a book, surrounded by ferns and fallen leaves.
A woman hiking on a dirt trail through a lush green forest, smiling and looking ahead, wearing a teal shirt, black leggings, hiking shoes, and a backpack.

Rucking is walking with a lightly weighted backpack. That's really it — no running, no gym background needed. The weight doesn't have to be fancy either: water bottles, a couple of books, or a weighted vest all do the job. What it adds is real, though. That extra load builds strength and helps protect your bones, and it keeps your heart rate up without pounding your joints the way running does. Basically, a normal walk starts working a lot harder for you. Throw in decent company and a nice trail, and it stops feeling like exercise at all.

Why Ruck?

Adding a bit of weight to your walk does more for your body than walking alone ever could.

  • Add some weight and you can burn up to 3x more calories than a regular walk covers over the same distance.

  • It's a lot easier on your knees and joints than running, so you can do this often without paying for it later.

  • That extra weight on your back means your core, legs, and stabilising muscles are working the whole way, not just your legs.

  • Side-by-side comparison of an elderly man sitting on a park bench with his head bowed and eyes closed in the left image, and him sitting calmly with eyes open and a slight smile in the right image. The park has greenery and pink flowers in the background.

    Carrying the load also tends to straighten your posture because you naturally stand taller and engage your upper back.

No experience needed. Just bring decent shoes, weights, and an open mind.

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S$89/month · 4 walks · Refreshments included.

Join the Ruck & Ramble Club and unlock these perks:

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    Fitstop Upper Thomson

    20% off membership prices at Fitstop Upper Thomson for Ruck & Ramble Club members.

  • Simplicity Wines logo

    Simplicity Wines

    Exclusive rate for Ruck & Ramble Club members, plus a further S$50 courtesy on Simplicity Wines Signature Private Wine Appreciation Experience.

  • Growing Up SG logo

    Growing Up

    20% off all board games at Growing Up (excl. promotional items) for Ruck & Ramble Club members.

  • Mobel Story logo

    Möbel Story

    10% off storewide for Ruck & Ramble Club members on Möbel Story.

  • Advisors Alliance Group logo

    Advisors Alliance Group

    For Ruck & Ramble Club members: Complimentary financial & legacy planning review; retirement planning; healthcare & insurance review; CPF & nomination review; will planning, Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA), Advance Medical Directive (AMD) consultation.

  • The Resilient Builders Leaf logo

    The Resilient Builders

    Stackable 10% courtesy on our programmes for Ruck & Ramble Club members.

  • Logos of Mandai Wildlife Reserve, Wild Wild Wet, F1, Shaw Theatres

    Seasonal partnerships

    Exclusive discounted ticket prices (up to 50%) for various events across the year for Ruck & Ramble Club members.

  • Close-up of a window with the word 'LOVE' in white illuminated letters, and a green leafy plant visible through the window.

    More partnership perks coming your way!

    We’re always speaking with new brands to bring more benefits to our Ruck & Ramble Club members.

Everything you need to know before you ruck:

  • Founding Member Rate:
    The first 10 sign-ups get S$79/month for 4 walks — locked in for as long as you stay a member.

    Member Rate:
    S$89/month for 4 community walks.

    Want more?‍
    Top up S$22.50 per extra session for yourself, or bring a friend or family member along for S$25 per person.

  • Routes are planned ahead, not decided on the day. Raine maps each one out by duration and difficulty. There's progression built in for regulars who want to build up over time, but shorter, gentler routes stay in rotation too, so beginners (or anyone easing back into movement) aren't left behind.

    Sessions start at either MacRitchie Reservoir Park (Lornie Road) or Venus Drive (Upper Thomson), depending on the day's route, and end at Fitstop Upper Thomson, where refreshments await.

  • New slots open based on member votes. Let us know your preferred timing!

    Tuesday, 3:00PM (1.5–2h walk)
    A relaxed weekday afternoon session, perfect if your schedule frees up outside office hours. Meet at MacRitchie Reservoir Park (Lornie Road) and finish at Fitstop Upper Thomson, where refreshments will be waiting. A great fit for retirees, homemakers, or anyone wanting to move before the evening winds down.

    Saturday, 8:00AM (3–3.5h walk)
    An early weekend start to beat the heat, with more time on the trail for the fuller experience. Meet at Venus Drive (Upper Thomson) and finish at Fitstop Upper Thomson with refreshments to refuel. Good fit for working professionals, families, or anyone with a free Saturday morning to spend outdoors.

  • Your own backpack and weights (books, water bottles, or a weighted vest all work), a water bottle, a towel, and insect repellent.

  • Comfortable outdoor attire and shoes suitable for nature trails — function over fashion.