The All-Service National JROTC Raider National Championships will put the nation's top JROTC Raider teams to the ultimate test. This demanding multi-day championship operation assembles elite Male, Mixed, and Female teams for an intensive evaluation of physical endurance, tactical proficiency, teamwork, mental toughness, and warrior spirit.
For almost 20 years, the JROTC Raider Nationals have been designed to challenge the most well-trained programs and reward those who execute under pressure. This is your opportunity to step into the national spotlight, measure your unit against the best, and prove your team's mettle in the nation's premier all-service JROTC Raider competition.
Competition Levels
Challenge
- Friday event & awards ceremony
- One-day competition testing fundamental skills
- Featuring Tire Flip event, and not including CCR
Masters
- Saturday event & Sunday Ultimate + Awards
- Advanced competition for elite teams
- Featuring Cross Country Rescue, and not Tire Flip
Competition Divisions
Male
Generally all male competitors, but no restrictions on adding female cadets
Female
ALL female competitors
Only offered in Masters
Mixed
Minimum of FOUR female competitors required in each event
Competition Events
Events are subject to change from year-to-year. Please refer to the Competition SOP to learn more.
Physical Team Test
Physical and mental challenge navigating a demanding obstacle course.
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The Gauntlet
High-intensity physical event testing strength, speed, and determination.
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Rope Bridge
Technical and physical challenge requiring rope skills, coordination, and hundreds of hours of practice.
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Mountain Run
Team endurance event requiring solid conditioning and tremendous grit. Challenge course shorter than Masters.
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Tire Flip (Challenge Level only)
Intense strength and teamwork challenge flipping a massive tire across distance.
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Cross Country Rescue (Masters Level only)
Demanding terrain navigation and rescue operation testing endurance and teamwork.
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ULTIMATE RAIDER
The pinnacle of the Raider National Championships - the Ultimate Raider event combines all aspects of physical fitness, mental toughness, and tactical skills into one comprehensive test, held Sunday morning.
Two-person male, female and mixed teams will face a grueling course that integrates many elements from team events, pushing cadets to their absolute limits and showcasing the complete warrior skillset required of elite JROTC Raiders.
Standard Operating Procedures
Comprehensive rules and regulations governing all aspects of the Raider National Championships
Competition SOP
Detailed rules and regulations for all competition events, scoring criteria, and performance standards.
SOP Updates
Stay informed about the latest changes and updates to our Standard Operating Procedures.
Initial SOP Posting
SNI has posted much of the items needed for schools to begin to learn about the event and prepare for attendance. SOP, score sheets, invite and course layouts. Schools will be able to register to attend beginning 20 May 2026.