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