The Royal Danish Air Force March / Danish Flyver is a single-day, 20-kilometer march that draws a huge portion of the Royal Danish Air Force together as part of a morale, fitness, and service-centric event. The Royal Danish Air Force is allowing the event to be conducted virtual this year. The event will be hosted by the 645th Regional Support Group in collaboration with HHD 177th Regional Training Institute.

      Requirements: 

• Conduct the march on the same day (this year will be the 28th or 29th of August)
• Conduct the march in your duty uniform (OCPs or service equipment)
• Carry a dry weight of 10 kg / 23 lbs
• Complete a 20-kilometer (12.4 miles) course (there is no time limit for this event)

This event is non-refundable. Please plan accordingly prior to registration and signup.

THIS IS A VOLUNTARY EVENT. THIS IS NOT A FUNDRAISER EVENT AND THERE ARE NO SPONSORS.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What does the registration fee go towards? Your registration fee covers your medal, ribbon and certificate. Any leftover funds go directly to Fort Custers Morale, Welfare and Recreation program with Custers First Stand, a canteen to provide R&R to troops conducting training on post.

• What do I earn completing this event? You will earn a ribbon for wear on your AGSU or ASU, a medal and certificate which you will need for approval for wear.

• Are there refunds for the event? There will be no refunds for this event. Plan accordingly prior to sign up.

• Is there a time limit for this event? 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. 1400 will be a hard shutdown time. You will be picked up in by the trail van and marked as DNF (Did Not Finish).

• Is this approved for wear by HRC? Yes, it was added as part of the 11 MAR 2026 update to Table 1, AR 600-8-22. 

• How do I get this approved for wear? https://www.hrc.army.mil/content/Foreign%20Award%20Info

• I am a civilian. Can I register for this event? Unfortuately, no. This event is currently only open to currently serving members of the armed forces.

• Can I bring people to spectate? 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.

• Can I bring an unregistered participant to walk with me? No. We have to ensure for safety purposes only people on the route are actual participants. This is for accountability for us as well.

• Can I walk with my training partner? You can if they are a fellow participant. If they are not, please see question above.

• I am a member of the military. What am I required to wear? 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 used the 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 Custer.  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.

• What else would I need for the event? A water source, reflective belt, gel packs for energy.

• I live far away, but want to sign up for this event. Are there hotels in the area? 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 responsiblity and risk when you sign up for the event. Plan accordingly.

• How do I prepare for this type of event? Below will be a great training plan. This is recommended for those completing the Bataan Death March. The events are similar endurance events so the example below will be a great one to follow.

• What is the route? See below.

• What does the route look like? The route has areas of flat road but has a lot of elevation and rolling hills in areas. It is a 6.2 mile there and back route. A quarter of it is concrete and the rest is dirt road.

• Are there water stations located on the route? Water will be available prior to leaving starting area and will be provided at turnaround point.

• What if there is inclement weather? Depending on the weather, the race director will make a determination whether to cancel or postpone the event. They will keep an eye forecast leading up to the event as well.

• Where will parking be available? There is parking on post and you will receive instructions in your welcome letter the closer we get to the event (will be sent out a month out from event).

• Am I allowed to wear a weight vest instead of carrying a ruck sack? 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).

• I can't make the event. How do I tranfer my slot to someone else? Below the route is a visual walkthrough on how to transfer your slot to another person. There are no refunds for transfers and they are setup as gift transfers. Once you fill out the person who you are registering to you will go to one more page where you then be given the option to finalize the transfer. Once you have transferred it is up to the person you have transferred to to accept the transfer. They will need a RunSignUp account.

Route

How To Transfer Walkthrough

Example Training Schedule