IM ABLE Foundation's Ruck & Roll
- Date Sun 2nd November 2025
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Wernersville, Pennsylvania
- Price Free - $85.80
- Races 6 races
Event summary
Join us for the IM ABLE Foundation's exhilarating Ruck & Roll event on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at the beautiful Blue Marsh National Recreation Area in Wernersville, Berks County, PA. This unique fitness challenge is designed to support veterans and adaptive athletes while promoting an active lifestyle for everyone. Participants can choose from various race distances, including a competitive 21K, 14K, and 7K ruck courses, as well as an adaptive athlete division with handcycle options. Don't miss the chance to join the Support Squad Stroll, a fun 2-mile walk perfect for families and friends!
Whether you're a seasoned rucker or just looking for a fun day outdoors, Ruck & Roll offers something for everyone. Enjoy the camaraderie and excitement of this fall-themed event, complete with awards for top performers, exclusive merchandise, and a festive atmosphere filled with food, drinks, and activities. Gather your friends and family to form a social team and take advantage of registration discounts. Make a difference while having a blast—mark your calendars for November 2nd, and get ready to ruck, roll, or stroll your way to an unforgettable experience!
Whether you're a seasoned rucker or just looking for a fun day outdoors, Ruck & Roll offers something for everyone. Enjoy the camaraderie and excitement of this fall-themed event, complete with awards for top performers, exclusive merchandise, and a festive atmosphere filled with food, drinks, and activities. Gather your friends and family to form a social team and take advantage of registration discounts. Make a difference while having a blast—mark your calendars for November 2nd, and get ready to ruck, roll, or stroll your way to an unforgettable experience!
Organiser's 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 630 AM
10:00 AM start: Pickup from 630 AM
12:00 PM start: Pickup from 6:00 - 11:30 AM
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 630 AM
10:00 AM start: Pickup from 630 AM
12:00 PM start: Pickup from 6:00 - 11:30 AM
Races
-
21K Ruck
Incl. $5.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 2nd November 2025 (8:00AM EST)
$85.80
(3) loops -
14K Ruck
Incl. $4.60 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 2nd November 2025 (10:00AM EST)
$64.60
(2) loops -
7K Ruck
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 2nd November 2025 (12:00PM EST)
$43.40
(1) loop -
Adaptive Roll - Easy (Fun Ride)
Incl. T-Shirt
Sun 2nd November 2025 (12:00PM EST)
Free
*ADAPTIVE ATHLETES ONLY* -
Adaptive Roll - Challenging (Competitive)
Incl. T-Shirt
Sun 2nd November 2025 (12:00PM EST)
Free
*ADAPTIVE ATHLETES ONLY* -
2-Mile Fun Run/Walk
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 2nd November 2025 (12:00PM EST)
$22.20
IM ABLE Foundation's Ruck & Roll
