12Dec
LANG Norwegian Foot March
Others
- Distance
- 30K
- Start time
- 06:30
- Entry fee
- $0.00
Louisiana National Guard Norwegian Foot March
Pineville,
Louisiana,
United States
43 days left
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Louisiana National Guard Norwegian Foot March
About the event
Join us in the challenging Louisiana National Guard Norwegian Foot March on 12 DEC 2026.
The Norwegian Foot March originated in 1915 as an endurance test for soldiers in the Norwegian Army. It has since been adopted at several U.S. military installations. Completion demonstrates physical endurance, mental toughness, and military readiness.
The march requires participants to complete a 30-kilometer / 18.64-mile course while carrying a rucksack with a dry weight of at least 25 pounds, weighed both before and after finishing. Time requirements for completion vary by age and gender and determine eligibility for the Norwegian Foot March badge.
A minimum of three water points will be used along the route. Participants are welcome to carry personal water supply.
Please note that participants may only complete one march per calendar year as it pertains to earning a Norwegian Foot March badge.
This event is open to civilians and Service Members ages 17 and up.
12 DEC 2026
CHECK IN: 0630
OPENING BRIEF: 0730-0800
FOOT MARCH BEGINS: 0800-UTC
Review the time requirements by gender and age:
https://www.norway.no/contentassets/97a0b1fe76d244ffa647955676546d3f/nfm-guidelines-2025-v1.7.pdf
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Weather history
3-year monthly averages for December in Pineville.
Temperature7.3° / 17.9°
Feels like4.6° / 16.0°
Sunshine hours7h 37m
Rainfall3.0 mm
Snowfall—
Wind10.3 km/h (Light breeze)
Humidity75.6%
Max UV indexLow (2.0)
Sweat lossLow
Course conditionsFirm and slightly soft
Sunrise08:00
Sunset18:09
About Pineville
Learn more about the host city, Pineville.
Pineville is a city in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is located across the Red River from the larger Alexandria, and is part of the Alexandria Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2020 census, Pineville had a population of 14,384.
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