Ultimate Raider Challenge
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Event overview
The Ultimate Raider Challenge is a continuous physical fitness competition hosted by the Grant Co HS JROTC in Dry Ridge, Kentucky. The event takes place on May 9, 2026, at 715 Warsaw Rd, Dry Ridge, KY 41035. The competition is designed to assess endurance, speed, agility, and team coordination through a sequence of running and obstacle elements.
Course segments include:
- 1-mile run to assess cardiovascular stamina.
- Approximately 1.5-mile obstacle course with various physical challenges.
- Shuttle run emphasizing short bursts of speed and precise movement.
- Final 1-mile run to complete the challenge.
Events and awards
The event program includes individual and team categories: Ultimate Raider Challenge Male, Female, Open (ages 1-17), Male Team, Female Team, and Co-Ed Team. Posted entry fees vary by event, for example $25 for most events and $15 for the Open event.
Awards are specified for both teams and individuals. Plaques are awarded to the top three JROTC, ROTC, and unit teams in each team event, and to the top three teams in each team event independent of the first listing. Plaques are also awarded to the top female and top male in the Open event. Medals are given to all members of the top three teams in each team event and to the top ten finishers in each individual event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.