The Norwegian Foot March is an annual event presented by the Vessey Chapter of the Association of the U.S. Army (AUSA). For the fourth year, it is adding a 30K and 5K Trail Run option open to all military families, Junior and Senior ROTC programs, and the general public. The event's proceeds will benefit the AUSA Troops of Tomorrow initiative, the Minnesota VA Food Pantry, and military programs throughout Minnesota.
History of the Norwegian Foot March
The Norwegian Foot March was first held in 1915 as a test of strength and endurance for members of the Norwegian military and to expose new soldiers to the conditions they could expect in the field. Those who completed a 30km distance with a backpack load of 11kg within 4.5 hours earned the Marsjmerket, the Norwegian Armed Forces Marching Badge. On the day after the event, the soldiers should be able to fully participate in regular duties. Over the past several years, the event has gained popularity among U.S. military units, which use the march as an opportunity to support charitable causes.
4:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Packet Pickup, Business Expo & Static Display
Arden Hills Army Training Center, 4761 Hamline Ave S., Arden Hills, MN 55112
7:00 - 8:45: 30K Foot March Packet Pickup & Check-In
9:00: Foot March & 30K Trail Run Start
9:30: 5K Train Run/Walk Start
Noon: Foot March & 30K Trail Run Awards Ceremony
Everyone receives a t-shirt with their registration (no guarantee of shirt/size on race day; it is on a first-come, first-served basis)
Registration closes on April 16, 2025.
The uniform that all participants will wear while on the course is as follows:
Click Here for updated Norwegian Foot March details.
Various awards will be given to top finishers and top age group finishers in the 30K, 5K Trail Run, and 30K Foot March.
Click Here for more details on the awards being presented.
The event will be chip-timed by Pickle Events
Results will be available during the race at: www.pickleevents.com
Click here for the course maps
Apr 18, 2026
Distance — 30K
Type — Running
09:00
$50.00
Apr 18, 2026
Distance — 30K
Type — Running
09:00
$50.00
Apr 18, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
09:30
$30.00
Apr 18, 2026
Distance — 30K
Type — Running
62 days remaining
$45.00
Apr 18, 2026
Distance — 30K
Type — Running
62 days remaining
$45.00
Apr 18, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
62 days remaining
$30.00
Apr 18, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
62 days remaining
$20.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for April in Arden Hills.
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