CHILI COMPETITORS WANTED!
🔥 Chili Cook-Off – Competitors Wanted! 🔥
Think your chili has what it takes to win? Enter our Chili Cook-Off to compete for a $100 cash prize and bragging rights as the best chili around!
🍲 Only 8 competitor spots available — so don’t wait to sign up!
All event registrants get free chili samples, or if you just want to taste the competition, it’s only $5 to sample.
Don’t miss the fun, the flavor, and the friendly competition — sign up today! 🌶️
Competitors - Click HERE for More Info or Register Below!
EVENTS
Adaptive Ruck
Adaptive Roll
Chili Cook-Off - Competitor Registration
WHEN & WHERE
Date: Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025
Time: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Races and activities start at various times, all wrapping up by 2:00 PM with awards immediately following.
Location: Blue Marsh National Recreation Area (State Hill Boat Launch Area), 599 Brownsville, Rd., Wernersville, PA
ABOUT
RUCK
What’s a Ruck?
A ruck is walking or hiking with a weighted pack — a key part of military training used to build strength and endurance. Participants can choose weighted packs, vests, or go unweighted.
Ruck Distances
4.3 Miles: 1 loop (11:30 AM start)
8.6 Miles: 2 loops (10 AM start)
13 Miles: 3 loops (8 AM start)
Ruck Divisions:
Ranger: Competitive, 40 lbs (150+ lbs participants)
Scout: Competitive, 20 lbs (under 150 lbs)
Cadet: Competitive, 10 lbs (youth or new ruckers)
Infantry: Social Ruck, no timing, light or no weight — entry-level, fun pace
ROLL
What’s a Roll?
The roll is for adaptive athletes using handcycles or recumbents. Competitive rolling takes place on challenging terrain, so please review the course maps before registering.
Roll Distances
Challenging hilly trails designed to test strength and endurance. Review the course maps, including elevation profiles.
3.5 Miles: 1 loop (11:30 AM start)
7.0 Miles: 2 loops (10 AM start)
10.5 Miles: 3 loops (8 AM start)
FALL-OUT FEST
Chili Cook-Off
Bring your boldest chili to the front lines — we’re calling all competitors to join the fight for the $100 prize!
Operation Supply Drop
Bring food donations for the veteran food bank and earn your limited-edition Ruck & Roll patch as a thank-you!
Fun Fall Activities
Make nature arts & crafts such as leaf rubbings, pinecone creatures, autumn wreaths, and hunt for hidden treasures in our fun nature scavenger hunt — perfect for kids & families!
S'mores
Roast marshmallows, build gooey s’mores, and enjoy a sweet treat around the campfire with family and friends!
DEPLOYMENT INCENTIVES
Veterans 50% Off w/ Code: SALUTE50
Mission Accomplished Ruck & Roll Patch
Adaptive Athletes - Free Registration
Ruck & Roll Duty Issue T-Shirt
NEED HELP?
Any questions? Contact us today!
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