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🏃‍♂️ National Raider Challenge 2025

📅 October 23–26 | 📍 Fort Knox, Kentucky

The nation’s premier JROTC adventure competition, pushing cadets through high-impact physical and tactical challenges to build grit, leadership, and camaraderie.

📆 Raider Challenge 2025 Schedule

Date	Location	Event
01 AUG 2025	Online Portal	Registration Opens
01 OCT 2025 @ 2359 ET	Online Portal	Registration Closes
22 OCT 2025	Fort Knox, KY	Team Arrival & Check-In
23 OCT 2025	Fort Knox, KY	Opening Ceremony & Division Briefings
24–25 OCT 2025	Fort Knox, KY	Challenge, Masters, Ultimate Raider Competitions
26 OCT 2025	Fort Knox, KY	Awards Ceremony & Departure
All times listed in Eastern Time. Division schedules and maps will be posted in the Welcome Packet.

🏅 Core Events

🏃‍♂️ 5K Team Run: Endurance-focused team racing
🪢 Rope Bridge: Quick-build tactical engineering
🧯 Cross Country Rescue: Battlefield-style evacuation drill
🛡️ The Gauntlet: Obstacle course of grit and strategy
💪 Physical Fitness Test: Sandbags, tires, synchronized sprints
🎖️ Ultimate Raider: Solo elite event (swim, run, obstacles)

🎯 Why It Matters

National recognition for tactical skill & fitness
Real-time leadership under pressure
Showcase for local JROTC programs
Immersion into military traditions at Fort Knox

🛂 Fort Knox Access Info

Chaffee Gate: Open 24/7 during event
Wilson Gate: Open 6:00 AM–8:00 PM (Thu–Fri)
Brandenburg Gate: Closed Sat–Sun
Visitors without military ID must apply for a 5-Day Fast Pass

📚 Quick Access Resources

⚠️ Important: All attending cadets must clear background checks. Instructors are responsible for meeting all documentation deadlines.

Pictured Below: Action shots from past national championships.

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Explore premier competitions and leadership experiences that define the Army JROTC program. These events challenge cadets in academics, fitness, STEM, and citizenship—while building lifelong skills and connections.

Featured Events

Raider Nationals – Oct 23–26, 2025, Fort Knox, KY. Includes obstacle courses, rope bridges, strength tests, and first aid challenges.
JLAB – Leadership & Academic Bowl – June 15–26, 2025, Washington, D.C. STEM activities, trivia competitions, and DC-area leadership experiences.
Drill Championships – May 2–3, 2026, Daytona Beach, FL. Armed/unarmed drill, color guard, and inspection events.
VEX Robotics Nationals – May 9–11, 2025, Dallas, TX. Engineering and coding competition with REC Foundation.
Air Rifle Championships – Regionals Feb–Mar; Finals Spring 2025. Sporter and precision marksmanship events.
CyberPatriot Challenge – Finals Spring 2025. Cybersecurity competition focused on securing virtual networks.
Archery Nationals – Spring 2025, Sandy, UT & Louisville, KY. Precision archery competition across two regions.
Drone Nationals – Spring 2025, TBD. New STEM event using RADC-approved drones.

Registration & Contact

Raider Registration

Vendor Registration (Email)

JLAB Registration