Norwegian Foot March 30K

Norwegian Foot March 30K

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

 

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.