Norwegian Foot March

THIS EVENT WAS POSTPONED. 

 

NEW DATES: 23 - 24 APRIL 2026!

 

WHAT DOES THE REGISTRATION FEE INCLUDE?

Participants who successfully complete the Norwegian Foot March will receive:

- A Norwegian pin (Bronze, Silver, or Gold based on the number of completions)
- A certificate of completion from the Norwegian Embassy

EVENT TIMELINE:

23 APR 1900: Volunteer Show Time
23 APR 2030: Participant Weigh-In/Sign-In Begins
23 APR 2200: Participant Weigh-In/Sign-In Ends
23 APR 2215: Opening Ceremony
23 APR 2230: Race Start
24 APR 0500: Official End of Race
24 APR 0530: Clean-Up and Tear Down

EVENT HISTORY:

The Norwegian Foot March was first held in 1915 as a test of marching endurance for soldiers in the Norwegian Army. The original intent of the march was to ensure the Army could quickly move large numbers of soldiers with their essential gear and weapons over long distances and remain combat-ready at their objective. Today, the march is still practiced by the Norwegian military but also used to promote long distance hiking and physical fitness among Norway’s allies and many civilian populations.

STANDARD / ESSENTIAL MARCH REQUIREMENTS:

The Norwegian Foot March is a challenging event requiring participants to complete a 30-kilometer (18.6-mile) ruck march while carrying a rucksack with a dry weight of at least 25 pounds within the established time standard. Rucksack weight will be verified before the start of the event and after crossing the finish line.

    TIME STANDARDS
  Age      Women     Men
18 – 20    5h25m    4h35m
21 – 34    5h15m    4h30m
35 – 42    5h25m    4h35m
43 – 49    5h30m    4h40m
50 – 54    5h40m    4h50m
55 – 59    5h50m    5h0m
60+          6h0m      5h15m

ATTIRE REQUIREMENTS:

Military participants must wear their service’s combat uniform and boots for the entire duration of the march. Modifications to uniform standards are allowed if they adhere to service regulations and are approved by the organizer. Headgear is not required for the march. Civilian participants must wear clothing similar to a military combat uniform, including long pants and boots. Civilians may use a civilian hiking backpack to meet the rucksack requirement. Weighted vests, body armor, or weight-plate carriers are not authorized toward the weight requirement.

CERTIFICATES AND BADGES:

Participants who successfully complete the march will receive a certificate from the Norwegian Embassy and a pin signifying their achievement. Badges are awarded as follows:

Bronze Pin: First completed march
Silver Pin: Second through fourth march
Gold Pin: Fifth or more march