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Participate in our first Norwegian Foot March 30K and earn a Norwegian Military Badge! Register online or in person at Ranger Fitness Center. $25 per person (includes a "NAF Atsugi RUCK" event t-shirt).
- Saturday, November 23rd
- Meet up at Ranger Park
- Check-in time: 0700 | Start time: 0800
- Click here for the Atsugi Fun Ruck 10K
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 mins | 4 hrs 35 mins |
| 21-34 years old | 5 hrs 15 mins | 4 hrs 30 mins |
| 35-42 years old | 5 hrs 25 mins | 4 hrs 35 mins |
| 43-49 years old | 5 hrs 30 mins | 4 hrs 40 mins |
| 50-54 years old | 5 hrs 40 mins | 4 hrs 50 mins |
| 55-59 years old | 5 hrs 50 mins | 5 hrs |
| 60+ | 6 hrs | 5 hrs 15 mins |
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.
