Norwegian Foot March 30K

Join the 2025 Norwegian Foot March 30K and earn a Norwegian Military Badge! This event will take place on Saturday, November 15.

If a 30K isn't your kind of jam, you can try the 10K but completion of this challenge doesn't reward you with a Norwegian Military Badge. 

Register online or in person at Ranger Fitness Center starting on Wednesday, October 1st. $25 per person.

• Meet up at Ranger Park (30K and 10K participants)
• Check-in time: 0700 | Start time: 0800

 

Recommended Packing List

Proper uniform/clothing (see below)

Rucksack

Mobile phone

Water source (e.g., water bottle, Camelbak, etc.)

Food source (e.g., snacks, protein bars, etc.)

 

Approved Attire:

You must wear the approved military uniform, which is a field uniform and military-grade boots. The uniform must be within regulations during the march. Civilian events and where civilians partake in a military setting, civilian clothing is allowed (i.e., long trousers and boots with a minimum weight of 1.5 kg (3.3lbs).

Rucksack with content must weigh in at minimum 11 kg (24 lbs) at both start and finish line. Rucksack/backpack of military grade. Civilian participants can use a civilian version of a rucksack.

 

Time Requirements:

Age Group	Women	Men
18-20 years old	5 hrs 25 min	4 hrs 35 min
21-34 years old	5 hrs 15 min	4 hrs 30 min
35-42 years old	5 hrs 25 min	4 hrs 35 min
43-49 years old	5 hrs 30 min	4 hrs 40 min
50-54 years old	5 hrs 40 min	4 hrs 50 min
55-59 years old	5 hrs 50 min	5 hrs
60+	6 hrs	5 hrs 15 min

 

 

Norwegian Foot March Background:

The march was first held in 1915 as a test of marching endurance for soldiers in the Norwegian Army. A strategic goal was to be able to move larger units of troops over a great distance swiftly and in a manner that enabled them to efficiently be prepared for combat – even after the march by carrying their rucksack /weaponry of 11 kg. The goal today is to stimulate the general interest of marching over extended distances amongst military and civilian personnel.