# E-62THAAD Royal Danish Flyver March

- **When:** Thu, Aug 27, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT
- **Where:** 1887 E Range Rd, Fort Hood, TX, 76544
- **Event page:** https://runthis.run/event/rs-213893-e-62thaad-royal-danish-flyver-march

## Registration

Register on the event's own site: https://runsignup.com/Race/TX/FortHood/ETHAADRoyalDanishFlyverMarch?aflt_token=58wBqomPr6bPwa1YDhuKo0IQvrNCjzTq

## Description

Event: Royal Danish Flyver March

What it is: A 20-kilometer ruck march hosted by E-62THAAD, acting liaison HSC, HHBN, open to Soldiers and participants who want to complete an organized, supported 20 KM foot march under load. NOTE, THIS IS AN INTERNALLY RAN EVENT, UNIT SOLDIERS WILL HOLD PRIORITY, OTHERS SOLDIERS MAYBE ASKED TO LEAVE DUE TO LACK OF AVAILABLE EVENT STAFF.

Date: 28 August 2026

Location: Tank Trial Behind 69th BDE

Signup Deadline: 27 AUG 2026

What to Expect:

This is a physically challenging but low-risk event: a 20 KM route consisting of 1 lap(up and Back) on the tank trail parallel ton Nollan Rd, with a turnaround point, water points along the route, and full event support. Participants must carry a minimum ruck dry weight of 23 lbs. There is no set time limit under official rules, but a 6-hour cutoff applies.

 

Event Timeline:

• 0400 — Show time / Check-in

• 0430 — Safety Brief/ Step Off

• 0500 — Begin march (1st Wave)

• 1100 — Projected end

 

Uniform & Gear:

• OCP uniform and boots

• Camelback or canteen

• Headlamp recommended

• Ruck with 23 lb dry weight minimum

 

Cost:

$0

Points of Contact:

 

• Main POC — SSG Balboa, George 559-649-8723

• Secondary POC — SFC Ortiz, Gabriel 626827-6783

 

Why It Matters

 

The Royal Danish Air Force March recognizes the historic Danish military tradition of demanding, disciplined long-distance ruck marches. This event brings that heritage to Fort Hood as a unit cohesion and fitness challenge—testing endurance, preparation, and mental toughness in a structured, supported environment.

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Source: [https://runthis.run/event/rs-213893-e-62thaad-royal-danish-flyver-march](https://runthis.run/event/rs-213893-e-62thaad-royal-danish-flyver-march) — data from Run This (runthis.run).