Headquarters Support Company, Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion Royal Danish Air Force March is a rucking race on August 28, 2026 in Fort Hood, TX.
From the Organizer
The HSC, HHBN Royal Danish Air Force March is an elite military endurance event challenging service members to complete a 20-kilometer (12.4 miles) ruck march while carrying a minimum 23 lb dry weight. Hosted at Fort Hood, Texas, this closed event offers participants the opportunity to earn the prestigious, officially recognized Danish Marching Medal (Danmarksmarchen), symbolizing physical resilience, camaraderie, and military excellence.
This event is a test of individual stamina and mental toughness, requiring participants to maintain steady pacing under challenging conditions. Successful finishers within the designated time constraints will be awarded the official Danish decoration, certificates, and ribbons.
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
95°
Typical Low
71°
Chance of Rain
17%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Killeen, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
Nearest Airport
GRK
Killeen Regional Airport / Robert Gray Army Airfield · 6 mi
Major Hub
AUS
Austin Bergstrom International Airport · 65 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
Approximate location — pin shows the host city, not the exact venue.
Your Next Start Line
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Days to train
Plan your trip
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From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
Rucking is covering ground on foot under a weighted pack — borrowed from the military and turned into everything from timed solo challenges to long team events. Simple to start, deceptively hard to finish.
It rewards steady effort and mental grit over speed, and the community side — moving together under load — is a big part of the draw.
Covering a distance on foot under a weighted rucksack — from timed solo challenges to longer team events.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Headquarters Support Company, Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion Royal Danish Air Force March
Aug 28, 2026