Norwegian Foot March & Trail Run

Arden Hills, United States • 17 Apr 2027

Norwegian Foot March and Trail Run

The Norwegian Foot March and Trail Run is an annual event scheduled for Saturday, April 17, 2027, at the Arden Hills Army Training Site (AHATS), 4800 Hamline Avenue N, Arden Hills, MN. The event is presented by the GEN Vessey Chapter of the Association of the U.S. Army (AUSA) and has been held as a recurring military community fitness event over recent years.

Event options include:

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

The event combines the traditional 30K foot march course with dedicated trail run options. It is open to the public, military personnel and their families, and Junior and Senior ROTC programs from across the United States. On race day the program includes live music, a business expo, expanded community collaboration, and spectator participation from both military and local communities.

Proceeds from the event benefit the AUSA Troops of Tomorrow initiative, the Minnesota VA Food Pantry, and other military programs throughout Minnesota.

The GEN Vessey Chapter of AUSA welcomes membership from Active duty, National Guard, and Reserve components, Department of the Army civilians, retirees, businesses, concerned citizens, and family members who support the organization. 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.
Trail runs nearby

A chip timed 5 kilometer trail loop at French Regional Park in Plymouth, Minnesota on June 17, 2026. The course is wide and non-technical with about 210 feet of elevation gain, no midcourse water stop, and a 425 runner field limit.

A community Juneteenth Fun Run on June 20, 2026 at Theodore Wirth Park in Minneapolis, offering a free 5K and a kids half mile, organized by the Loppet Foundation with community partners to mark Juneteenth.

Mud Factor returns to Dayton, Minnesota on June 20, 2026 for a 5K obstacle run with Adult and KIDZ Family Waves. Waivers are required, adults must bring photo ID, and spectators pay $10 cash for festival access.

Tough Mudder Twin Cities is an obstacle event at Wild Wings of Oneka in Hugo Minnesota on June 27 2026, offering 5K, 15K and Infinity formats with named obstacles and 2026 finisher rewards.

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