IM ABLE Foundation's Ruck & Roll
Organizer's Description
RUCK & ROLL EVENT OVERVIEW:
Get ready to ruck, roll, or stroll through a fall‑themed fitness challenge in support of veterans and adaptive athletes! Ruck & Roll brings the community together for an action‑packed 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 Boat Launch 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 challenging terrain.
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; entry‑level, 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. COURSE MAP COMING SOON!
Don't have an adaptive bike? IM ABLE has handcycle and recumbent loaners. Please email becky@imablefoundation.org to reserve one. First come; first serve.
- 2.5-mile challenging loop (12pm start)
- 5.0: (2) 2.5-mile challenging loops (10am start)
- 7.5: (3) 2.5-mile challenging loops (8am start)
*Course map coming soon!
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 a mix of an old road and trail; it is not paved.
Awards (begin at 2pm)
1st place male, female, and adaptive in each of the distances for each Ruck & Roll Division:
- 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 Fall‑Out Fest Including Food, Drinks, and Music All Day
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
