Up for 30km with an 11kg load?
We’re back for the second run of the Norwegian Foot March (NFM) challenge!
SVs who are up for the challenge, we will be running this on the 25 October, 2024. As usual, participants need to complete 30km with an 11kg load in under 4-6 hours (depending on your age group and gender). It’s considered a tough military march challenge and it ain’t easy - just ask our SVs who attempted this last December!
Please note the registration for Challengers is closed. We still need volunteers for logistics support. Please sign up below.
For those participating in the Challenge, there will be $20 registration fee.
Challenge Ready Reviews
Please note that we will be conducting a few Challenge Ready Reviews before the actual hike. These are timed sessions using part of the distance and/or load so that you can evaluate whether you are ready for the main Challenge! Please look out for the dates (to be confirmed soon).
Unsure you’re up for the challenge?
Want to find out more about the Challenge before committing? Join our Intro Briefing to NFM at 2000 on 31 July, 2024 via Zoom.
Call for Volunteers!
Not up for the Challenge itself but still want to be part of the SV team that will be the first to square away the Norwegian Foot March Singapore Challenge? 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
Please note that the route is subject to changes and will be confirmed closer to the date.
Requirements
| Item | Requirements |
|---|---|
| Distance | 30km, dirt road or good path |
| Load | Rucksack with 11kg |
| Attire | Civilian attire, long pants and boots |
Timing Requirements
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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The route for 2024 is still being finalized. You can take a look at the route for 2023 for reference as it will be similar.
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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.