🏃‍♂️ National Raider Challenge

📅 April 16-19, 2026 | 📍 Fort Knox, Kentucky

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Registration closes Mar 30, 2026 at 11:00 PM Eastern

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📦 Welcome Materials

  • Welcome Packet: Download
  • Event Overview: April 16-19, 2026
  • JROTC National Raider Challenge Division List: Download

  • Raider Code of Conduct: Download

  • Media Consent and Release Waiver: Download

  • Hold Harmless Waiver: Download

📋 Challenge Overview

The April 2026 JROTC National Raider Challenge is the 3rd annual national championship event hosted at Fort Knox, Kentucky. Teams from across the country will compete in high-intensity physical and team-based events to earn the title of Raider National Champion.

  • Purpose: Test cadets’ physical fitness, teamwork, and leadership under pressure
  • Scored Events: Rope Bridge, RX Rescue, Gauntlet, 5K Run, Strength Test
  • Divisions: Challenge, Masters, All-Service, Ultimate Raider
  • Awards: Top 3 teams recognized per event and division
  • Schedule: Multi-day competition with opening ceremony, division battles, and awards presentations

⚙️ SOPs & Official Files

🗺️ Event Map & Transportation

📄 Download Bus Route Map for spectators PDF

📄 Download Event Map PDF

📊 Scores & Results

📺 Media & Coverage

🚐 RV Parking

📌 Access & Visitor Info

Reminder: Visitors must show valid ID or Fast Pass at gate.

Raider Event Snapshot

  • Host: U.S. Army Cadet Command
  • Location: Fort Knox, KY
  • Event Dates: April 16-19, 2026
  • Divisions: Challenge, Masters, All-Service, Ultimate Raider
  • Cadets: 4,000+ from across the U.S.
  • Events: Rope Bridge, RX Rescue, Gauntlet, 5K Run, Strength Test

Fast Resources


Live Coverage & Scores


On-Site Reminders

  • Show valid ID or Fast Pass at gate entry
  • RV parking is free but space is limited (no hookups)
  • Thunderbolt Tower open Fri–Sat, 9 AM–4 PM (waiver required)
  • Shuttles required from Sanders Springs — no personal parking


Note: Scores and official media will be posted after the event. Times subject to command updates.