Headquarters Support Company, Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion Royal Danish Air Force March
Race Date
Aug 28, 2026
Location
Fort Hood, TX
Quick facts
- Date
- Friday, August 28, 2026
- Location
- Fort Hood, Texas
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi)
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
The Experience
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.
Logistics
Race Day
Friday, August 28, 2026
Start Time
5:00 AM
Start Location
941 Sabot Drive, Fort Hood, TX, 76544
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Rolling Hills
Quality Score
first year
no finisher counts yet
small race — neutral
needs a few years of results
limited extras
no finisher data yet
no winner time yet
typical high 94°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
77°
Afternoon (High)
94°
Hot conditions — adjust pace expectations, prioritize hydration
0.1"
Precipitation
11 mph
Wind
60%
Humidity
Frequently asked
When is the Headquarters Support Company, Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion Royal Danish Air Force March?
The Headquarters Support Company, Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion Royal Danish Air Force March is held on Friday, August 28, 2026, starting at 5:00 AM.
Where does the Headquarters Support Company, Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion Royal Danish Air Force March take place?
It takes place in Fort Hood, Texas.
What distances does the Headquarters Support Company, Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion Royal Danish Air Force March offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles).
Is the Headquarters Support Company, Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion Royal Danish Air Force March course flat and good for a PR?
The Headquarters Support Company, Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion Royal Danish Air Force March is a rolling hills, loop course course.
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