Fulda March
The Fulda March is a three-day people's hike that begins every September / October in the German city of Fulda . The organizers are the “Volkssportfreunde Fulda 1986 eV”.
history
The march was first conducted in 1986. The number of participants reached a record in 1997 with 4800 participants. Since then the number of participants has been between 3,400 and 4,500.
execution
The event will be held in several categories. In order to receive an award, the daily stage with a length of at least 11 km must be successfully completed on two consecutive days regardless of age and status (civil or military) without a time limit. However, it is also possible to complete 1 × 42 km or 2 × 21 km.
All stages start and end at the same place every day (at the German-American Sports Center, at Washingtonallee 14). The routes run around the city. Numerous spectators follow the spectacle. The event is logistically supported by numerous associations. The march has been part of the International Marching League (IML) marching events since 1996 .
Awards
After successfully completing the Fulda March, a medal , a certificate of attendance and a patch are awarded as an award.
Bundeswehr soldiers , law enforcement officers of the Federal Police (Germany) and helpers from the Federal Agency for Technical Relief are not allowed to wear the medal as a ribbon buckle or a large badge on their uniform, as it is not a badge of honor donated by a public authority.