RUCK & ROLL EVENT OVERVIEW:

Get ready to ruck, roll, or stroll through a fallthemed fitness challenge in support of veterans and adaptive athletes! Ruck & Roll brings the community together for an actionpacked day of endurance, camaraderie, and achievement with courses and categories for every ability.

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!

PLEASE BE SURE TO REVIEW THE COURSE MAPS PRIOR TO REGISTERING.

WHAT'S THE ROLL?

The roll is for ADAPTIVE ATHLETES using handcycles or recumbents. Please note the competitive roll takes place on somewhat challenging terrain. A 4.5-mile fun roll is also available. While not as challenging as the competitive course, it will still get your heart pumping!

PLEASE BE SURE TO REVIEW THE COURSE MAPS PRIOR TO REGISTERING.



RUCK & ROLL EVENT OPTIONS:



RUCK DISTANCES:

* 7K: (1) 4.3-mile loop (12pm start)
* 14K: (2) 4.3-mile loops (10am start)
* 21K: (3) 4.3 mile loops (8am start)

RUCK DIVISIONS

* RANGER: Competitive Ruck - 40 pounds (for participants over 150 pounds)
* SCOUT: Competitive Ruck - 20 pounds (for participants under 150 pounds)
* CADET: Competitive Ruck - 10 pounds (for youth, new ruckers, etc.)
* INFANTRY: Social Ruck (No Timing or Awards) - no weight or light weight of your choice; entrylevel, fun, social pace)
* PLATOON: Competitive 21K Relay Team - 2-3 team members - see weight above for what each team member should carry



ROLL DISTANCES

Please note: this course takes place on challenging, hilly trail that will test your strength and endurance. Be sure to check out the course map which includes elevation profile.

Don't have an adaptive bike? IM ABLE has handcycle and recumbent loaners. Please email [email protected] to reserve one. First come; first serve.

* 4.5-MILE: fun, "easy" loop (12pm start)
* 7K: (1) 4.3-mile challenging loop (12pm start)
* 14K: (2) 4.3-mile challenging loops (10am start)
* 21K: (3) 4.3 mile challenging loops (8am start)



2-MILE FUN RUN/WALK

* Not interested in any of the above? Come out for an easy 2-mile hike with your friends and family. Note this course is on an old road; it is _not _paved.



AWARDS

1st place male, female, and adaptive in each of the distances for the Ranger, Scout, and Cadet Divisions. Age groups are as follows:

* 14&U
* 15-19
* 20-29
* 30-39
* 40-49
* 50-59
* 60-69
* 70-79
* 80+

Top team for the male, female, and coed 21K



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 5 or more receive $5 off! Social team members can register for any event they want.



EVENT PERKS

o Exclusive Ruck & Roll T-Shirt & Patch

o Exclusive Operation Supply Drop Patch for Anyone Donating to Veterans Making a Difference

o Special Course Challenges

o FallOut Fest Including Food, Drinks, and Music 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