NIBELUNG MARCH

Description

QUICK EVENT OVERVIEW

The NIBELUNG MARCH is a military rucking, participants have six hours to complete the 25km EINHERJAR (Regular) or 35km BERSERKER (Special) route carrying a 10kg. This year the march will be conducted virtually. This means participants will complete the march distance individually or in group, at their own pace and location, between January 3rd - February 3rd.
The purpose of the march is demonstrate the physical preparedness of our members, and promote the airborne brotherhood and the comradeship among soldiers of different nations.

ABOUT THE NIBELUNG MARCH

The Nibelung March is an official military rucking event organized by the European Paratroopers Association. Born from the success of the Spartan March, this challenging operational event expands our historic lineup with new loaded ruck marches inspired by the Greco-Roman-Germanic roots of European civilization. With the Nibelung March joining the Spartan March, and the future Centurion March already on the horizon, this trilogy of distinct events unites ethical values, physical endurance, and historical memory. It stands as a testament to our ancestors and the shared heritage of today's European peoples.
Our identity is forged in the warrior ethos and the timeless values of Europe’s ancient lineages.

Three Myths. Three Marches. Three Legacies.
Embrace your roots. Honor your values. Forge your identity.

REGULATIONS & RULES

Military (active, reserve, retired) persons without age limit may organize their Nibelung March-Virtual between January 3rd - February 3rd. Every participant participates at the march at his own risk! Participant must finish the 25km EINHERJAR (Regular) march or 35km BERSERKER (Special) march the within the time limit of 6 hours, carrying a military backpack weighing 10 kg (please note that gear, beverages and food are not included). It is recommended to bring at least 3 liters of water and energy food. EPA members should wear the EPA service uniform or their national military combat uniform, other participants should wear their national military combat uniform or sterile combat uniform. Boots are mandatory. The use of tracking sticks is not allowed. Any civilian clothing and equipment is not allowed. Participation can be done individually or in group.

Before start the march please:

• Download the application "Adidas Runtastic Running App":
• ANDROID
  https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.runtastic.android
• APPLE OS
  https://apps.apple.com/us/app/adidas-runtastic-running-app/id336599882
• Make your Adidas Runtastic Running App account and then:

1) Add the European Paratroopers account (https://www.runtastic.com/user/YTZLA5E35RF6XWDM) as a friend in the application runtastic and configure your privacy settings to let friends see activities, photos and maps;
2) Record the 25km EINHERJAR (Regular) march or 35km BERSERKER (Special) march as activity with the application;
3) Take a full body picture wearing the equipment at the beginning, middle, end of march with the application;
4) Start the march and complete it within 6 hours time limit;
5) Share with us the activity details with the map. You can do it when inside the activity by tapping the share button or you can do it by email at [email protected] (by email share also the date of the activity, the photos and your runtastic account name or link).

REGISTRATION

The registration fee of €165 includes a special awards set features a medal, a diploma, a t-shirt, a patch and stickers, as well as the package international express courier (DHL/FedEx/UPS) shipping. At the moment of registration you will be required to provide your personal data (Rank, Name, Surname), a payment of 165 euros, and your T-shirt size (S, M, L, XL, XXL). After your registration, you will receive a confirmation by email.

AWARDS

The Nibelung Medal will be awarded to all participants who will successfully complete the Nibelung March EINHERJAR (Regular Category) 25km/10kg. BERSERKER (Special Category) 35km/10kg participants will get the Nibelung Medal with Valknut Ribbon Clasp. This is included in the registration fee - together with Medal Certificate, T-Shirt, Patch and Stickers).

NIBELUNG MEDAL

Participants who will successfully complete the Nibelung March will be awarded with the medals listed below:

From left to right:

Nibelung Medal, EINHERJAR (Regular Category) and Nibelung Medal with Valknut ribbon clasp, BERSERKER (Special Category).

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Please take care of the environment and only dispose your garbage in trash bin lined with a plastic bag, if there are no trash bin in the route, please put your garbage in your backpack or in your pocket.

FAQs

Q: What I have to do to register for the Special Category?
A: There is nothing you have to do now. On the march day, if you will complete 35km you will get Nibelung Medal with Valknut Ribbon Clasp. So do not forget to share with us the activity details with the map on Adidas Runtastic Running App.

Q: Will the Nibelung Medal be awarded?
A: Yes. Every successful finished participation will be awarded the NIBELUNG Medal.

Q: Can I register a team?
A: Yes. Each member of your team must still log their march individually using the application and indicate what team they are part of indicating the name of the team when they send us the email with the activity details.

Q: Can my team be virtual (spread out across my country)?
A: Yes. The goal of this march is to march together, virtually or in person.

Q: Is there a limit to the number of people on my team?
A: No. We encourage all comrades and friends to participate.