This June marks two important battles in the history of The Queen’s Own Rifles of Canada. June 2nd, 2022 will mark the 156th Anniversary of the Battle of Ridgeway, the Regiment’s first combat action. On June 6th, the 78th Anniversary of D-Day takes place.

Members of the QOR Regimental Family will have the opportunity to participate in the Challenge March between June 1st and 8th in order to commemorate the Battle of Ridgeway and D-Day invasion.

The challenge will consist of the following options:

Those under 50 years of age: 2 x 20 km back-to-back marches (2 days in a row), with a 15 kg pack, between June 1-8, 2022.

Those over 50 years of age: A total of 40 km in marches, with no pack, between June 1-8, 2022.

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Upon completion you will receive a certificate from The Queen’s Own Rifles of Canada, and the Normandy / Ridgeway Challenge Coin. This will be mailed to you or presented at MPA.

Please note that you will need an 1860 Club account to register. Membership is complimentary, and comes with a range of benefits.

Ridgeway and Normandy Challenge 2022

  • June 1 - 8, 2022