INDIVIDUAL MARCHER
U.S. - Official Military Delegation
The U.S. is one of the ten "Major" Official Military Delegations in 2026. The others are Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom, along with the host nation of the Netherlands. Canada should return as a major delegation soon, and Spain may become a major sending nation as well.
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Rules and Regulations
The U.S. military delegation respects and follows the rules of the host nation.
Kamp Heumensoord is a Royal Netherlands Military installation where the U.S. Delegation participates respectfully as guests. All U.S. participants should also respect the cultures of other nations participating in the camp.
Registration is open to all branches of service: Army, Air Force, Coast Guard, Marines, Space Force and Navy. Members must have an official ID showing active, reserve/guard, retired, or ROTC status. Uniformed participants must be at least 18 years of age to lodge at the camp.
Uniform Requirements
All U.S. military marchers are required to be in an authorized uniform dependent upon your branch and unit regulations.
Military marchers are also required to wear headgear when entering any town during the march. Outside of town/city limits, marchers are permitted to stow headgear.
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There are generally no uniform exceptions allowed for the U.S. military. In the event a marcher is given medical permission by a military medic/doctor to deviate from standard uniform requirements, this will be allowed. An example would be a boot/shoe change due to medical reasons.
All members should be prepared to march in uniforms and headgear. This is especially required during the "Defilé or Via Gladiola" on the final day coming into Nijmegen. There is a large reviewing stand with Generals, Ambassadors and possibly even the King of the Netherlands.​
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Individual Marcher
The routes marched, as well as the medal and certificate, are the same as the "Teams" unless doing the 50k.
Only members completing the march will receive the award and medal.
Every individual must process through each checkpoint, including starting and finish points.
Individuals march alone unattached to any unit. The only difference between an Individual marcher and a Team marcher is the Individual is 100% responsible for his/her participation and may choose whom they march with, pace, and when they take breaks.
Start and Finish Times
1. All individuals MUST start in their designated time slot.
2. Do not forget to scan in each day before starting as required.
3. Individuals are scheduled to start at 0430 on days 1,2,3 and at 0330 on day 4.
4. Finish times are firmly established as 1700 each day unless otherwise notified due to weather considerations.
5. Individuals or team marchers not scanned at the finish by 1700 will be administratively eliminated by the 4Daagse administration from the march without exception.
MAPS
Select each image for a PDF of the route
