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🗓️ Event Overview
- Dates: October 23–26, 2025
- Location: Fort Knox, Kentucky
- Participants: Over 300 JROTC teams nationwide
- Purpose: Test cadets’ physical fitness, teamwork, and leadership under pressure
- Divisions: Challenge, Masters, All-Service, Ultimate Raider
🏆 Competition Details
- Scored Events:
- Rope Bridge
- RX Rescue
- Raider Gauntlet
- 5K Team Run
- Strength Test
- Awards: Top 5 teams per event and division
- Schedule Highlights:
- Opening Ceremony
- Multi-day competitions by division
- Awards presentations
📁 Resources & Files
- SOPs & Demos:
- One Rope Bridge Demo (YouTube & PDF)
- Welcome Packet & Event Overview: Coming soon
🗺️ Transportation & Access
- Shuttle Routes:
- 🟥 Red Line: Competitor shuttle
- 🟦 Blue Line: Spectator shuttle
- 🟧 Orange Line: Thunderbolt Tower shuttle
- 🟪 Purple Line: Sunday-only service
- Parking: No parking at Sanders Springs; shuttle use required
- Visitor Access:
- Valid ID or Fast Pass required at gate
📊 Scores & Media
- Live Results: Available during event
- Historical Rankings: Accessible online
- Media Coverage:
- Closing Ceremony Livestream
- Flickr Photo Gallery
- Instagram & Facebook updates
⚡ Thunderbolt Tower Experience
- Open: Friday & Saturday, 9 AM–4 PM
- Requirements:
- Closed-toe shoes
- On-site waiver
- Max weight: 250 lbs
- Age restrictions: Under 12 may be ineligible; under 18 need guardian
🚐 RV & Lodging Info
- RV Parking: Free, no hookups; must be listed on team registration
- Camp Carlson: Available for lodging
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