30 km Ruck Challenge
Open to militaries and reservists only.
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8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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Saint-Jean Garrison
Date: October 22
Location: Streets in the North Sector of Montreal Garrison
Schedule:
- 8:00 a.m. – Participant arrival, rucksack weigh-in, individual warm-up, and course marker setup
- 8:30 a.m. – Group start
- 2:30 p.m. – Deadline to complete the march without withdrawing and cleanup of the activity area
- 3:00 p.m. – End of activity
Are you ready to step out of your comfort zone and put your endurance to the test?
This fall, military personnel from the Montreal region are invited to participate in the 30 km Ruck Challenge. Inspired by the renowned Norwegian Foot March, this challenge celebrates endurance, resilience, and personal achievement.
Whether you want to take on the full challenge or progress at your own pace, several distances will be available: 5 km, 10 km, 15 km, 20 km, or 30 km.
A request for official recognition will be submitted to the Norwegian authorities. If approved, participants who successfully complete the march within the established time standards will receive an official certificate as well as the Norwegian Foot March badge, in accordance with the applicable criteria.
This event is an opportunity to take on a demanding personal challenge while sharing a rewarding experience with your colleagues.
30 kilometres. One mission. One challenge to accomplish together.
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Age |
Female – Required Time (hours) |
Male – Required Time (hours) |
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18–20 |
5:25 |
4:35 |
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20–34 |
5:15 |
4:30 |
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35–42 |
5:25 |
4:35 |
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43–49 |
5:30 |
4:40 |
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50–54 |
5:40 |
4:50 |
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55–59 |
5:50 |
5:00 |
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60+ |
6:00 |
5:15 |
Will you accept the challenge?
ESSENTIAL MARCH REQUIREMENTS
The march requires participants to complete a 30-kilometre (18.64-mile) route while carrying a rucksack with a minimum dry weight of 11 kilograms (24.25 pounds), within a time limit established according to the participant’s age and gender.
Although the modern event no longer requires participants to carry a firearm as part of the weight requirement, organizers may choose to include the weapon’s weight in their calculations and deduct it from the required rucksack weight. The rucksack must be weighed before the start of the event and again after crossing the finish line.
Participants are no longer required to complete the march before dawn or to perform a full day of duty afterward. However, organizers who wish to incorporate these traditional elements into their event may do so.
DRESS REQUIREMENTS
Military participants must wear their service combat uniform and authorized military boots throughout the march.
Modifications to dress standards are permitted provided they comply with the applicable service regulations (for example, wearing a combat shirt or Merrell boots) and are authorized at the discretion of local organizers and commanders.
The wearing of a headdress is not mandatory during the march.
Rucksacks used for the event must either be issued by the armed forces or meet the equipment standards specified by the organizer’s military regulations.
Civilian participants must wear clothing similar to a military combat uniform, including long pants and boots, with a total clothing weight of 1.5 kilograms (3.3 pounds).
Civilians are not required to use a military rucksack and may instead use a civilian hiking backpack.
The use of weighted vests, body armour, or weighted plate carriers to meet the weight requirement is not permitted. Participants may wear such equipment in addition to the required rucksack weight, but this practice is not encouraged.
To obtain a personalized training plan and prepare for this challenge, you are encouraged to contact the PSP Fitness Team at svcopspspmontreal@forces.gc.ca.
For any questions, please contact Justin Monfette-Théoret at justin.monfette@forces.gc.ca.
