May 1, 2024 Published

Civilian Endurance Challenge - After Action Report

By Event Organizer: Alex Morgan

Distance

25 km

Load

12 kg

Participants

20

Duration

3h 20m

Conditions: Partly cloudy, 18°C, mixed trail and road surfaces

1 What Was Planned

  • 1. Provide challenging but achievable endurance event for civilians
  • 2. Test event logistics and support systems
  • 3. Build community through shared challenging experience
  • 4. Evaluate participant preparation and readiness

2 What Actually Happened

  • 1. Event logistics supported all participants successfully
  • 2. Aid stations provided adequate nutrition and hydration
  • 3. Participant feedback indicated strong sense of community
  • 4. Preparation guidelines helped participants arrive ready

3 What Went Well

  • Event logistics supported all participants successfully
  • Aid stations provided adequate nutrition and hydration
  • Participant feedback indicated strong sense of community
  • Preparation guidelines helped participants arrive ready

4 What Could Be Improved

  • Pre-event communication regarding course specifics
  • Aid station placement relative to challenging sections
  • Post-event recovery resources and information
  • Volunteer training for specific support roles

5 Lessons Learned

  • 1 Clear pre-event communication reduces day-of confusion
  • 2 Aid station placement should anticipate participant needs
  • 3 Post-event support significantly affects overall experience
  • 4 Volunteer effectiveness depends on role-specific training