Bearcadet Nation Norwegian Foot March – Cincinnati, OH 2026

Date
April 18, 2026
Location
Cincinnati, OH
Venue
4740 Playfield Ln
Start Time
7:00 AM
Entry Fee
Free – $0.00
Events
Bearcadet Nation Norwegian Foot March
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The Bearcadet Nation Norwegian Foot March starts at 7:00 AM, so plan to arrive in Cincinnati the evening before or early morning. This ruck event covers 18.6 miles and launches from 4740 Playfield Ln. The race is free to enter, making it accessible for athletes looking to test themselves on a longer distance ruck without entry fees. With an early start time, you'll want accommodation close enough to the venue for a quick morning commute, allowing time to check in and prepare before the 7:00 AM gun. The 18.6-mile distance requires solid endurance training, so ensure your gear is dialed in beforehand.

From the Race Organizer
Rucks will need to make weight prior to and following completion of the ruck For those living locally, packets can be picked up from the University of Cincinnati Army ROTC office beginning the week prior to the ruck on 13 April to 17 April from 0900-1600 located at 2585 Dennis St #1100, Cincinnati, OH 45219. All other packets will be picked up on the day of the event beginning at 0515. All age groups will participate at the same time; in order to earn the Foreign Badge, participants will need to meet time standards per the Guidelines for the Norwegian Foot March v1.6 If this will be your 2nd or greater completion of the NFM, please email CDT Davis (davisz2@mail.uc.edu) with a copy of your most recent completion to ensure we include this in our final reporting. Requirements Age Group Women Men 18-20 5h 25m 4h 35m 21-34 5h 15m 4h 30m 35-42 5h 25m 4h 35m 43-49 5h 30m 4h 40m 50-54 5h 40m 4h 50m 55-59 5h 50m 5h 00m 60+ 6h 00m 5h 15m First held in 1915 as a test of marching endurance for sol

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Bearcadet Nation Norwegian Foot March – Cincinnati, OH 2026?

Bearcadet Nation Norwegian Foot March – Cincinnati, OH 2026 takes place on April 18, 2026. The race is held in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Where is Bearcadet Nation Norwegian Foot March – Cincinnati, OH 2026 held?

Bearcadet Nation Norwegian Foot March – Cincinnati, OH 2026 is held at 4740 Playfield Ln in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Where can I find hotels near Bearcadet Nation Norwegian Foot March – Cincinnati, OH 2026?

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