HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – A University of Southern Indiana (USI) tradition will celebrate its 22nd Anniversary on November 14.
USI officials say the Norwegian Foot March, an intense mental and physical challenge, will take participants 18.6 miles through Evansville’s west side. Carrying a 25-pound rucksack, participants will begin and end on the USI campus, working to make it back to the finish line generally in under four and a half hours depending on age and gender.
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Officials say ROTC cadets, active duty and reserve service members, veterans and civilians are welcome to participate. Registration can be completed online or by calling USI Outreach and Engagement at 812-464-1989. Early registration is recommended. Registration cost is $35 for ROTC cadets from any school and $55 for others. Registration will close on November 2 or when the event is at 500 registrants.
According to USI, proceeds from the march will enhance the training of students in the ROTC program. Funds are used to cover costs associated with training, travel, team development and additional equipment.
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A canned food drive will also be conducted to coincide with the march. Participants are encouraged to use non-perishable food items as their required weight and donate them upon completion of the event. Food items will be donated to Archie’s Pantry, a service for all members of the USI community…