Up for a marching challenge?
Fit SVs who are up for it are invited to join the Norwegian Foot March (NFM) challenge which we will be running in Singapore on 1 December. It is considered one of the tougher march challenges out there as participants need to complete 30km with a 11kg load in under 4.5 hours (based on age).
Registration is closed for participants.
Call for Volunteers!
Folks, as you have seen we're attempting the Norwegian Foot March challenge on 1 December and we will also be the first to attempt it in Singapore - with a team made up exclusively of SAFVC Volunteers!
The registration for the hike itself is closed but you can still be part of the team as we need volunteers to help us pull this off. We're going to need help with aid stations, race marshalling and first aid. In any operation, the support team is a vital component of the mission's success and we'd like to invite you to be part of that team.
So if you're free to help out from 2100 to 0400 (or anything in between those times), sign up to be one of our volunteers!
Route
Requirements
| Item | Requirements |
|---|---|
| Distance | 30km, dirt road or good path |
| Load | Rucksack with 11kg |
| Attire | Civilian attire, long pants and boots |
Timing Requirements
| Age Group | Men | Approx Pace | Women | Approx Pace |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18-20 | 4h35m | 9m10s/km | 5h25m | 10m50s/km |
| 21-34 | 4h30m | 9m0s/km | 5h15m | 10m15s/km |
| 35-42 | 4h35m | 9m10s/km | 5h25m | 10m50s/km |
| 43-49 | 4h40m | 9m20s/km | 5h30m | 11m0s/km |
| 50-54 | 4h50m | 9m40s/km | 5h40m | 11m20s/km |
| 55-59 | 5h0m | 10m0s/km | 5h50m | 11m40s/km |
| 60+ | 5h15m | 10m30s/km | 6h0m | 12m0s/km |
FAQs
Below are some common questions regarding participation in Singapore.
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No, the challenge is taking place in Singapore along a Singapore route.
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The organisers have written in to the official Norwegian representatives in Singapore requesting a special dispensation to run the event in Singapore’s climate.
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This is still being worked out. Once this has been approved, it will be published here.
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Yes, you will need to prepare and train for this like any other endurance activity.
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The march is an informal and voluntary gathering of individual SVs. As such, you assume the necessary liability by participating in these hikes. Please make sure you have the necessary health and accident coverage if you need it.
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We will be submitting a safety plan to the Norwegian representative in Singapore for their approval. These will be shared once approval has been obtained.