Your registration fee covers your medal, ribbon, event patch and certificate. 

You will earn a ribbon for wear on your AGSU or ASU, a medal and certificate which you will need for approval for wear.

There will be no refunds for this event. Plan accordingly prior to sign up.

Per Danish standards there is no time limit but due to training, personnel supporting and other constraints we ask that all participants give it their all in attempting to finish the event in a timely manner. 1200 will be a hard shutdown time. You will be picked up in by the trail van and marked as DNF (Did Not Finish).

Yes, it was added as part of the 11 MAR 2026 update to Table 1, AR 600-8-22. 

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Unfortunately, no. Participants are limited to current Army (and sister service equivalents) active duty, reserve, and national guard components, service civilian (DoD) employees, retirees, and cadets.

We ask that you don't as we don't have the means to support them, we are limited in parking spots and other units will be training on post, so we don't want to congest the area anymore than we are for this event.

No. We have to ensure for safety purposes only people on the route are actual participants. This is for accountability for us as well.

You can if they are a fellow participant. If they are not, please see question above.

You will be required to wear your combat uniform (OCPs-your daily uniform) and follow the 23 lbs. pack standard. This extends to any outside branches participating as well (i.e., Navy, Marines, Air Force). The uniform must be within regulation during the march. For you Army folk, you will come to the event following AR 670-1 standards. Combat shirts are authorized. You do not have to use and Army issued ruck, but it must be of military grade. Other examples allowed include Mystery Ranch, Hyperlite, Tactical 5.11. This is a highly visible event on Fort Detrick.  You want to reflect the highest standards of your command. Those who show up with a unprofessional looking bag will be disqualified from the event. ACH and weapon are not needed for the event.

A water source, reflective belt, gel packs for energy.

Yes, there are many hotels in the area, such as Holiday Inn, Travelodge, Best Western and Country Inn. We will not be providing lodging for those who live far away. You take the responsibility and risk when you sign up for the event. Plan accordingly.

See below.

The route has areas of flat road but has some elevation and several rolling hills in areas. It is a 6.2-mile loop route. A good majority of it is concrete and the rest is dirt road.

Water will be available prior to leaving starting area and along the route.

Depending on the weather, the race director will make a determination whether to cancel or postpone the event due to lighting and thunder only. They will keep an eye on the forecast leading up to the event as well.

There is parking in the 21^st Theater Signal Brigade parking lot and nearby.

No. Per Danish guidelines, a ruck sack is the only authorized item. If you have a weight vest and want to use it for weight in your pack you can, but the ruck sack must be worn for the event (and be 23 lbs.).

All rucksacks will be weighed before the race begins after check-in (dry weight). After that, you will receive your race bib. The rucksack will be weighed again immediately after finishing the event.

Parking will be available in the 21st Theater Signal Brigade parking lot, across the street, and next to the Brigade parking lot. Parking along the street and in designated spots is prohibited.

Only one earbud may be worn during this event to ensure situational awareness of your surroundings while moving along the route.