Varusteleka’s Remote Military March is back for the sixth time, Friday, April 25 - Sunday, April 27, 2024, at a place of your own choosing! Mark your calendar, pack your ruck, and get ready to march!
- Choose your distance and complete the march anywhere in the world.
- Go solo or grab your crew – it’s up to you.
- Share your experience on social media and be part of the global community.
Created in 2020 as a Covid-safe substitute to the canceled South Karelia Military March, this event has become a popular annual international challenge that keeps you moving and mission-ready.
#vrmm2025 #ves2025 #remotemilitarymarch
Marching orders
When and where
Friday, April 25 - Sunday, April 27, 2024, at a place of your own choosing.
Marching distances
25 km or 50 km (15.6 or 31.1 miles) (except for the Family division). The route is up to you but should include both paved and unpaved roads.
Divisions
- Open: Your choice of clothing and shoes, at least 10 kg / 22 lbs rucksack from start to finish
- Military: Combat uniform (no matter which pattern, you can mix & match), boots that cover the ankle, at least 10 kg / 22 lbs rucksack from start to finish
- Recon: Minimum requirements as in the Military Division. In addition, you must spend the night outside (under a tarp, in a tent or hammock, or something along these lines) and march back during the following day. The marching distances can be chosen from the available ones below, for example, 50 + 50 clicks. ATTENTION! Please be aware of your own performance level and health. If you are unsure or do not have the experience required, do not take on this challenge.
- Family: Take the juniors with you and march a distance of your choosing (min. 1 km / 0.62 miles). Since when marching with little ones sometimes requires you to carry not only your backpack but also your companion, there is no minimum requirement for the wight of the rucksack in this division. Your choice of clothing and shoes.
Sign up by submitting the form
The sign-up for the 2025 march has closed. Participation is free. You can sign up by filling out the form below. If you sign up, we will send you a diploma and a discount code for the March patch 2025.
After signing up, it’s quite simple: march your preferred route, post some images on social media with the hashtags #vrmm2025, #varusteleka, and @varusteleka, and enjoy! Remember to stock up on some after-march drinks and snacks.