Norwegian Foot March - Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
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Event Overview
The Norwegian Foot March is an endurance challenge covering a distance of 18.64 miles (30 km). The event takes place at 5030 Pearson Road on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio.
Requirements and Logistics
Participants must carry a rucksack with a dry weight of at least 24.25 lbs and have a minimum one-quart water source. Military personnel must wear the OCP uniform with boots, while civilians should wear the civilian equivalent.
There are two participation categories. Official Participants pay a fee to have their run timed. They are eligible for a certificate of completion and a Foreign Decoration Qualification. The event has a capacity limit; registrations past a certain point are placed on a waitlist. Free Runners can participate without a fee but do not receive a qualification, certificate, or electronic bib.
Completion Standards
The event has time limits for earning the foreign military badge, which vary by age and gender. For example, men aged 21-34 must finish within 4 hours and 30 minutes, while women in the same age group have a limit of 5 hours and 15 minutes. Time limits increase with age. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
