Norwegian Foot March & Trail Run
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Event overview
The Norwegian Foot March & Trail Run is an annual event hosted by the Minnesota Army National Guard and presented by the GEN Vessey Chapter of the Association of the U.S. Army (AUSA). The 2026 edition takes place on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at the Arden Hills Army Training Site (AHATS), 4761 Hamline Avenue N, Arden Hills, MN 55112. Proceeds support the AUSA Troops of Tomorrow initiative, the Minnesota VA Food Pantry, and military programs across Minnesota.
Format, rules and logistics
The event offers the following distance options:
- 30K Foot March
- 30K Trail Run
- 5K Trail Run
Fees are listed as: Foot March $50, 30K Trail Run $50, 5K Trail Run $30. Registrants receive a t-shirt on a first-come, first-served basis with no guarantee of size availability on race day. The 30K Foot March has specific standards: military participants wear combat fatigues, civilians must wear boots, and all marchers must carry a ruck weighing at least 11 kilograms (24.3 pounds). Participants must start with at least one quart of water; aid stations with water and food are provided along the course. Cold or wet weather gear may be carried in the ruck but will not count toward the required weight when rucks are weighed at the finish. Chip timing is provided by Pickle Events and awards are given to top finishers and age-group winners. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.