FORT KNOX, Ky. — It was billed as “the ultimate adventure sport for high school students.” The JROTC National Raider Challenge was held for the first time at Fort Knox on Nov. 2-5.

The competition featured a 5k run, obstacle courses, a physical fitness challenge and more.

JROTC Cadets rung downhill towards the finish line of the 5k event at Fort Knox Nov. 4, 2023 during the JROTC National Raider Challenge. The JROTC National Raider Challenge is the annual championship event for JROTC Raider Challenge teams being hosted by U.S. Army Cadet Command for the first time at Fort Knox, Kentucky. (U.S. Army Public Affairs Office/Savannah Baird)

According to a release from Fort Knox, over 250 teams competed in the Raider Challenge and they expected 5,000 spectators coming out to cheer on the teens.

Joining the competition teams were the 101st Airborne Division, based out of Fort Campbell, the Silver Wings parachute team and military police from Fort Knox, all gave demonstrations and met with the competitors. 

Here is the complete list of winners from the challenge.