Norwegian Foot March
- Date:
- Sat, Apr 04, 2026 at 7:30 AM
- Location:
-
Redman Drive
Greene County, Ohio
45433
United States
OpenStreetMap Google Maps - Links:
- raceroster.com
- Tags:
- Run Walk
This event is a demanding 18.64-mile (30 km) endurance challenge designed to test discipline, fitness, and military heritage. Originating in Norway in 1915 to test the combat readiness of soldiers, successful completion of the march is a testament to both physical and mental fortitude.
Requirement
Details
Uniform
Military personnel are to be in OCP uniform with boots. Civilians should wear the civilian equivalent.
Equipment
All participants must carry a rucksack with a 24.25lbs or more dry weight pack and have a minimum one-quart water source.
Time Limit
To earn the foreign military badge, participants must complete the march in the below time frames.
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
Registration & Participation
- Official Participants ($10 Fee): A $10 sign-up fee is required for those who want their run timed and wish to receive a certificate of completion. This is the only option for participants seeking the Foreign Decoration Qualification.
- Please note that official participants have priority over free runners and all members that sign up past our 500 mark will be put on the waitlist.
- Free Runners (No Fee): Individuals may participate for free. However, Free Runners will not receive a Foreign Decoration Qualification, a certificate of completion, an electronic bib, or a printed certificate, regardless of their finish time. Free Runners registration will open on March 4, please email TSgt Kowalke at michael.kowalke@us.af.mil to be put on the notification list.