Event Description

RUCK & ROLL EVENT OVERVIEW:

Get ready to ruck, roll, or stroll your way through a fall-themed fitness challenge that supports veterans and adaptive athletes! Ruck & Roll is an inclusive, high-energy endurance event with options for every level — from competitive ruckers to family walkers and adaptive athletes using handcycles.

Date: Sunday, November 2, 2025

Location: Blue Marsh National Recreation Area – State Hill Parking Area (599 Brownsville Rd, Wernersville, PA )

WHAT'S A RUCK?!?

A ruck is walking/hiking with a weighted pack. Rucking is a fundamental part of military training, involving soldiers walking long distances while carrying heavy packs. It's used to build strength, endurance, and prepare soldiers for combat. 

Ruck & Roll participants can use weighted packs, vests, or no weight at all! 

RUCK & ROLL EVENT OPTIONS:

Ruck (Competitive or Social)

• Competitive Ruckers carry weight (20 lbs if under 150 lbs / 40 lbs if over 150 lbs). Rucksacks or weighted vests accepted. Varying distances - see below.
• Social Ruckers carry no weight — just come enjoy the day!

Roll – Adaptive Athlete Division

• For Adaptive Athletes that Use Wheelchairs or have Limited Lower Leg Mobility
• Adaptive athletes have the option of bike riding - handcycles or recumbents. 
• Choose from easy or challenging courses.

Support Squad Stroll – 2-mile fun walk

• Not interested in any of the above? Come out for an easy stroll with your friends and family. 

DISTANCES: 

·Ruck

o   Course: 4.3-mile loop
Choose your challenge:
🥇 21K (3 loops) — $80 (Start: 8:00 AM)
🥈 14K (2 loops) — $60 (Start: 10:00 AM)
🥉7K (1 loop) — $40 (Start: 12:00 PM)

Roll 

 Adaptive athletes can complete the course using handcycles, with two route options:

• Alpha Division: 4.3 miles challenging course
• Bravo Division: 2.5 miles easy course

Divisions for each of the distances

• Assault: Competitive ruckers carry 40 pounds
• Ranger: Competitive ruckers carrying 20 pounds
• Infantry: Social ruckers (no weight)
• Platoon: Coed Team competitors (2-3 person teams for the 21K)

Awards

Top male, female, and adaptive in each of the distances for the Assault and Ranger Divisions

Top team in 14K and 21K

Awards: Top 3 male and top 3 female - Alpha course

Support Squad Stroll – Family Fun Ruck:

o   Not here to compete? Join our Family Fun Ruck, an easy-paced 2.5-mile loop for all ages. 

OPERATION SUPPLY DROP – RUCK FOR A REASON

Participants can fill their packs with canned or packaged food instead of weights to donate to the Veterans Making a Difference organization. Scales will be used to confirm weights. 

SOCIAL TEAMS

The more the merrier! Gather your friends and family to form a social team and get a discount! Teams of 5 or more will get $5 off registration. Teams of 10 or more receive $10 off! Team members can register for any event they want.

EVENT PERKS

o   Exclusive Ruck & Roll T-Shirt 

o   Ruck & Roll Patch for all Ruckers and Adaptive Athletes

o   Patches will also be available for sale. 

o   Special course challenges – to be determined

o   Spectator & Finish Line Activities 

o   Food, drinks, and fun all day

o   Schedule of activities to come

o   Awards begin at 2pm

PACKET PICKUP

Sunday, 2nd - Race Morning Pickup:

8:00 AM start: Pickup from 6:00–7:30 AM

10:00 AM start: Pickup from 6:00–9:30 AM

12:00 PM start: Pickup from 6:00 - 11:30 AM