Road March begins and ends at Bldg. 700  Each loop is approximately 6 miles.  The max number of loops is 2.  Begin time is at 9:00 AM and Last loop start is at 9:30 AM.  Race ends at 13:00 and a small meal provided.

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A raffle will also happen at the end of the race.  Items to be raffled are:

• 2 Go Ruck Rucksacks

• 4 - $50 Scheels gift cards

• New Dawn Nutritional Supplements

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EVENT RULES

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General Rules - All Participants

1. Course and finish time: The route is a six-mile loop inside Camp Ashland. The march begins at 0900 and ends at 1300. Light Division participants may complete one loop or as many as they can within that time.

2. Footwear: All participants must wear footwear.

3. Light Division attire: Participants may wear any clothing and footwear appropriate for road marching and November weather at Camp Ashland.

4. Organizational teams: Teams representing military, police, fire departments, or other organizations may wear uniforms. Uniforms should be suitable for the weather and physical activity. Distinctive unit or team T-shirts are encouraged.

5. Water: There is no minimum water-carrying requirement. However, each participant is encouraged to carry at least one quart of drinking water along the route at all times. Water is available at points along the course.

6. Marching poles: Pioneering poles and hiking poles are permitted.

7. Weighted vests: Weighted vests are prohibited in all divisions.

8. Animals: Animals are not permitted on the course.

9. Weapons: Weapons and items that resemble weapons, including replicas, are prohibited on the course.

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Heavy Division - Additional Requirements

1. Distance and deadline: Marchers must complete 12 miles (two laps of the six-mile course) by 1300.

2. Minimum weight: Marchers must carry a rucksack or backpack weighing at least 35 pounds. The pack and its frame count toward the required weight; water does not.

3. Authorized packs: ALICE-style, Blackhawk, MOLLE, or military-issued packs are authorized.

4. Pack contents: Rocks, logs, water, and other items that could be picked up along the route may not count toward the required weight. Sandbags are permitted only if securely taped shut.

5. Weight verification: Rucksacks/backpacks will be weighed and verified at the finish line. Marchers with less than the required 35 pounds will be disqualified from Heavy Division competition.