PACKET PICK-UP, EXPO & RACE DAY SCHEDULE
Day 1 - Race Packet Pick-up & Sponsor Business Expo - There will be Music & Refreshments
Date - Friday, 18 April 2025
Time - 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm - Packet Pick-up & Business Expo & Static Display
Location - Arden Hills Training Site (AHATS), 4761 Hamline Avenue N, Arden Hills, MN 55112
A photo ID is required to pick up your race packet. If picking up a race packet for another runner, you must have a photocopy of the runner's photo ID. Cell phone image works too. One individual can pick up multiple packets.
Important Notes:
Packet Pick-up will be on Friday, 18 April 2025.
Please email adejesus@umn.edu if you cannot pick up your race packet until race day.
A photo ID is required to pick up a packet.
Race is held rain or shine. No refunds.
Ensure you are parked on-site at the Ben Franklin Center no later than 8:45 am. Please visit this link for Event Parking Information.
Please visit this link for Complimentary Overnight Lodging.
Day 2 - Race Day & Sponsor Business Expo - Music and food will be available for purchase by a local food truck vendor.
Date - Saturday, 19 April 2025
Time - 6:30 am - Participant Check-in & Ruck Weigh-In
Time - 8:00 am - 1:00 pm Business Expo & Static Displays
Time - 8:30 am - National Anthem & Invocation by COL Buddy Winn
Time - 8:35 am - Opening Remarks by AUSA Vessey Chapter President
Time - 8:40 am - Remarks by Norwegian Consulate - Vice Consul Britt Ardakani
Time - 8:45 am - Event Briefing by Event Director
Time - 9:00 am - UTC - 30K Foot March & Trail Run Start - AUSA Vessey Chapter President
Time - 12:00 pm - Awards Presentation (30K Trail Run Only) - Awards presented by AUSA Vessey Chapter President
Time - 2:00 pm - Awards Presentation (30K Foot March Top Finishers Only) - Awards presented by AUSA Vessey Chapter President
**Note - The Norwegian Foot March Certificate & Badge will be presented individually immediately after completion of the race.
Location - Arden Hills Training Site (AHATS), 4761 Hamline Avenue N, Arden Hills, MN 55112