Ruck & Roll
Wernersville, United States • 2 Nov 2025
Event overview
IM ABLE Foundation's Ruck & Roll is scheduled for Sunday, November 2, 2025, at Blue Marsh National Recreation Area, State Hill Boat Launch Area, 599 Brownsville Rd., Wernersville, PA. The event program includes ruck events, adaptive ruck events, adaptive roll events for handcycles or recumbents, and a Chili Cook-Off. Ruck registration fees are listed as $40 to $80. Adaptive Ruck and Adaptive Roll registration are listed as free. A veterans discount of 50% is available with code SALUTE50.
Formats, divisions, distances and activities
A ruck is walking or hiking with a weighted pack; participants may use weighted packs, vests, or go unweighted. Ruck divisions include Ranger (competitive, 40 lbs for 150+ lb participants), Scout (competitive, 20 lbs for under 150 lb), Cadet (competitive, 10 lbs for youth or new ruckers), and Infantry (social ruck, no timing, light or no weight). The roll is for adaptive athletes using handcycles or recumbents and is described as on hilly trails; course maps and elevation profiles are provided. The Chili Cook-Off offers a $100 cash prize for competitors and limited competitor spots; event registrants receive free chili samples or can pay to sample. Operation Supply Drop will collect food donations for a veteran food bank and offer a limited-edition patch. Other family activities include nature crafts, a nature scavenger hunt, and s'mores. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
- Ruck - 13 Miles (3 loops)
- Ruck - 8.6 Miles (2 loops)
- Ruck - 4.3 Miles (1 loop)
- Adaptive Ruck - 13 Miles
- Adaptive Ruck - 8.6 Miles
- Adaptive Ruck - 4.3 Miles
- Adaptive Roll - 10.5 Miles (3 loops)
- Adaptive Roll - 7 Miles (2 loops)
- Adaptive Roll - 3.5 Miles (1 loop)