Norwegian Foot March – Tampa, FL 2026

THIS EVENT WAS POSTPONED. NEW DATES: 23 - 24 APRIL 2026! WHAT DOES THE REGISTRATION FEE INCLUDE? Participants who successfully complete the Norwegian Foot March will receive: - A Norwegian pin (Bronze, Silver, or Gold based on the number of completions) - A certificate of completion from the Norwegian Embassy EVENT TIMELINE: 23 APR 1900: Volunteer Show Time 23 APR 2030: Participant Weigh-In/Sign-In Begins 23 APR 2200: Participant Weigh-In/Sign-In Ends 23 APR 2215: Opening Ceremony 23 APR 2230: Race Start 24 APR 0500: Official End of Race 24 APR 0530: Clean-Up and Tear Down EVENT HISTORY: The Norwegian Foot March was first held in 1915 as a test of marching endurance for soldiers in the Norwegian Army. The original intent of the march was to ensure the Army could quickly move large numbers of soldiers with their essential gear and weapons over long distances and remain combat-ready at their objective. Today, the march is still practiced by the Norwegian military but also used to promote