Norwegian Foot March & Trail Run

Arden Hills, United States • 18 Apr 2026

Norwegian Foot March & Trail Run

The Norwegian Foot March and Trail Run is an annual event sponsored by the Vessey Chapter of the Association of the U.S. Army (AUSA). The event is held at the Arden Hills Army Training Site (AHATS) located at 4800 Hamline Avenue N, Arden Hills, MN.

Participants can choose from the following distances:

  • 30K Foot March
  • 30K Trail Run
  • 5K Trail Run

The event is open to the public, all military personnel and their families, and Junior and Senior ROTC programs. Event proceeds support the AUSA Troops of Tomorrow initiative, the Minnesota VA Food Pantry, and military programs throughout Minnesota. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

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