Norwegian Foot March & Trail Run

Arden Hills, United States • 18 Apr 2026

The Norwegian Foot March & Trail Run is an annual endurance event hosted by the Minnesota Army National Guard at the Arden Hills Army Training Site (AHATS) in Arden Hills, Minnesota. It offers three distances: a 30K Foot March, a 30K Trail Run, and a 5K Trail Run, open to military families, Junior and Senior ROTC programs, and the public. The course features aid stations and a mandatory 11-kilogram rucksack for the march; civilians may wear civilian attire but must wear boots. The event adds music, a business expo, and spectator support, with proceeds benefiting the AUSA Troops of Tomorrow, the Minnesota VA Food Pantry, and Minnesota military programs. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

30 km
30k Foot March
30 km
30k Trail Run
5 km
5k Trail Run
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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