UC Army ROTC Norwegian Foot March

🏃‍♂️Race Overview

The UC Army ROTC Norwegian Foot March will take place on April 19, 2025, at Lunken Playfield, Cincinnati, OH.

For registration and further details, visit Race Signup.

📅Packet Pickup Information

• Local Pickup: Packets can be picked up from the University of Cincinnati Army ROTC office.
• Pickup Dates: April 14 to April 18 from 0900-1630.
• Office Location: 2585 Dennis St #1100, Cincinnati, OH 45219.
• Event Day Pickup: All other packets will be available starting at 0515 on race day.

🏅Participation Requirements

All age groups will participate simultaneously. To earn the Foreign Badge, participants must meet the time standards as outlined in the Guidelines for the Norwegian Foot March v1.6.

If this is your second or more completion of the NFM, please email CDT Brutvan at brutvacg@mail.uc.edu to ensure inclusion in final reporting.

⌛Time Standards by Age Group

1. 18-20: Women: 5h 25m, Men: 4h 35m
2. 21-34: Women: 5h 15m, Men: 4h 30m
3. 35-42: Women: 5h 25m, Men: 4h 35m
4. 43-49: Women: 5h 30m, Men: 4h 40m
5. 50-54: Women: 5h 40m, Men: 4h 50m
6. 55-59: Women: 5h 50m, Men: 5h 00m
7. 60+: Women: 6h 00m, Men: 5h 15m

🎖️Historical Context

First held in 1915 as a test of marching endurance for soldiers in the Norwegian Military. A strategic goal was to efficiently move larger units of troops over great distances, ensuring readiness after the march while carrying an 11 kg rucksack.

The current goal is to stimulate interest in extended distance marching among military and civilian personnel.

📏Event Specifications

The test involves a 30km/18.6 mile march with a rucksack weighing 11kg (24 lbs). There is no requirement to carry a rifle.

Participants must wear an approved military uniform, which includes a field uniform and military-grade boots. Civilian clothing is allowed during events open to civilians.

📦Rucksack Specifications

Rucksacks must weigh a minimum of 11 kg/24 lbs at both the start and finish lines. Note that water weight is not included in the weighing process.

Participants may use a civilian equivalent of a rucksack, such as hiking backpacks or GoRuck bags, provided they have waist belt capabilities.

🚫Assistance Regulations

Non-participant assistance is prohibited, except for timing, weighing, hydration/food stations, and first aid.

For clarifications on uniform and rucksack regulations, contact CDT Brutvan at brutvacg@mail.uc.edu.

⏰Start Times

All participants will begin the ruck at 0700. Ruckers should position themselves according to their anticipated pace as follows:

• 10-11 minutes: Front
• 11-12 minutes: Second Position
• 12-13 minutes: Third Position
• 13-14 minutes: Fourth Position
• 14-15 minutes: Fifth Position
• 15+ minutes: Last Position