Fort Benning Norwegian Foot March

Race Route and Parking:

Location

1 Karker St

BLDG 4

Fort Benning, GA 31904

Description

Challenge yourself and compete for the chance to earn the coveted Marsjmerket badge! Complete
the 18.6-mile ruck with 25lbs in the time standard to earn this Army authorized Foreign Award.

Disclaimer: We will not hand out badges. Finishers are responsible for purchasing their own badges.

Registration check in begins: 2000 16 APRIL 26
Race begins: 2300 16APRIL 26
Race ends: 0600 17APRIL 26
In order to earn your badge:

Successfully Complete the 18.6 mile course using the following standards.

Spectators: Do not bring spectators to the race. Spectators will not be allowed in the registration area. It is reserved only for those participating in the march.

Uniform:
Military Personnel:
Wear OCPs
Wear issued or military style ruck
Carry 25 LBS (Dry) weight
Headlamp with RED and WHITE lens capability.
Verify weight before and after ruck

Civilian Personnel:
Civilian Long trousers pants and boots
Headlamp with RED and WHITE lens capability.
Military Style Ruck
Carry 25LBS (Dry) weight
Verify weight before and after ruck

1) Complete the (18.6 miles) within your sex and age designated time standard.
2) CIVILIANS: MUST Submit a signed, HOLD HARMLESS waiver along with your registration. You
may edit your registration and upload it digitally or sign a hard copy and bring it to the race!
3) REPEAT COMPETITORS: Please indicate how many marches you have completed. If you have completed three or more, please send all previous certificates to mitchell.p.kudick.army.mil for verification.

Notes / Reminders:
1) Be on time and wear the correct uniform!
2) You will be weighed before and after the event. 25LBS dry weight.
3) Try to Car Pool! The parking lot will fill up quickly. Plan for the crowds and extra walking time.
4) We will gather organizational and contact details to ensure that you receive your certificate.
5) Currently, we will not have badges to handout.
6) No walk on registrations will be accepted! All registrations must be conducted online and registration will close at 0000 on 16 April 2025.
7) Civilians need to sign the Hold Harmless agreement prior to participating.

See you then!

Race Contact Info:

OIC: mitchell.p.kudick.mil@army.mil

Standards

1. You can only complete 1 march per calendar year!

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