RACE OVERVIEW

ABOUT US

We welcome you aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton to run our Marine Corps Mud Run on the same ground that America’s finest fighting force trains! The obstacles in our run are all military inspired and include running through combat town complete with US Marine Corps vehicles and our very own United States Marines who are there to motivate you through this course. Sign up and see for yourself what Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton has to offer!

AVAILABLE EVENTS

INDIVIDUAL // TEAM // KIDS

RACE COURSE OPTIONS

Marine Corps Mud Run
10K Obstacle Course

  • 10K (~6 Miles) Miles
  • 25+ Obstacles
  • Marine Corps Mud Run
    5K Obstacle Course

  • 5K (~3 Miles)
  • 9+ Obstacles
  • Marine Corps Mud Run
    KIDS 2K Obstacle Course

  • 2K (~1 Mile)
  • Kid Friendly Obstacles & Mud!
  • RACE CATEGORY

    TIMED WAVES
    (Competitive)

    RACE COURSE

    • Marine Corps Mud Run 10K Obstacle Course

    START TIME

    • 8:30AM
    • 8:50AM
    • 9:10AM

    AGE REQUIREMENT

    • 13+

    PRICE

    • $90+

    WHAT’S INCLUDED

    • Race T-Shirt
      • T-shirt pick up must be done prior to the race. T-shirts will not be available after the race. 
    • Finisher Medal
    • Awards for Top 3 Overall Male & Female in the Competitive Waves
    • Division Awards for Top 3 in each Division (ONLY Timed Waves are eligible for awards)

    RACE NOTES

    • Arrive at the Main Gate no later than 2HRS prior to your race wave start time.
    • Chip Timing available for $10.

    NON-TIMED WAVES
    (Non-Competitive)

    RACE COURSE

    • Choice of Marine Corps Mud Run 5K/10K Obstacle Course

    START TIME

    • 10:00AM-12:10PM
      • Waves start every 20 minutes.

    AGE REQUIREMENT

    • 9+

    PRICE

    • $60-80+

    WHAT’S INCLUDED

    • Race T-Shirt
      • T-shirt pick up must be done prior to the race. T-shirts will not be available after the race.
    • Finisher Medal

    RACE NOTES

    • Arrive at the Main Gate no later than 2HRS prior to your race wave start time.
    • Chip Timing available for $10.

    2K WAVES
    (Ages 6-12 Only)

    RACE COURSE

    • Marine Corps Mud Run KIDS 2K Obstacle Course

    START TIME

    • 9:30AM

    AGE REQUIREMENT

    • Ages 6-12 Only

    PRICE

    • $15+

    WHAT’S INCLUDED

    • TBD

    RACE NOTES

    • Kid’s Run does not include Race T-Shirt.
    • Arrive at the Main Gate no later than 2HRS prior to your race wave start time.

    RACE ORGANIZER

    Hard Corps Race Series

    (760) 725-7223

    race@usmc-mccs.org

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

    RACE AID

  • Hydration stations, post race refreshments and medical attention along the race.
  • SPECTATORS

  • FREE. No entry fee for spectators, so bring your family and friends and stay a while.

  • There are bleachers at the end of the final mud pit for family and friends to capture photos.
  • PARKING

  • Free General parking is located across from the Air Station race staff will direct you to parking and bus shuttle locations. Free parking and shuttle are available starting from 6am.

  • Preferred Parking: $20; less than a mile away from venue.

  • VIP parking is available with VIP package purchase. VIP parking is located a few steps away from the venue at Lake O’Neill Road. (Please have your VIP parking pass displayed).
  • AFTER PARTY

    MUD RUN FEST

  • Bring your small umbrellas, lawn chairs or blankets and relax in our large Mud Run venue featuring a grassy area before and after the race.

  • SHOE DROP RECYCLING
    Don't throw out your muddy shoes, donate them after the race at our on-site shoe drop.

  • MUD RUN STORE
    Forget to bring something to the race? The Mud Run Store offers a variety of mud run needs. Exclusive Mud Run and USMC apparel also available.

  • FOOD/DRINK SAMPLING
    Variety of food and drink sampling.

  • MUSIC
    Live DJ playing crowd favorites. Dance along with our Marine Volunteers and guests.

  • BEER GARDEN
    Cool off after your run in our large beer garden. Separate limited seating area available for beer garden.

  • VENDORS
    Food & vendor list revealed closer to event.
  • PHOTO GALLERY

    FAQ

    OBSTACLES

  • 10K COURSE
    Challenging course with Marine inspired obstacles, including running through a real training combat town, a cargo net climb, six mud pits and other hard corps obstacles. Finally, a crawl through the Marine Corps Mud Pit before the finish.

  • 5K COURSE
    5k Run includes Marine Inspired obstacles, four mud pits and a crawl through the final mud pit before the finish. Vehicle displays and Marines to “Motivate” along the way.

  • 2K COURSE
    Get dirty just like the big kids. Kids have the chance to test their might against kid friendly obstacles and finish at the muddiest pit in the world!
  • VOLUNTEER INFORMATION

  • Volunteer opportunities available.
  • SPONSORSHIP

  • Sponsor opportunities available.
  • DISCOUNTS

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    VIP Add-Ons Available:

    Prime VIP Parking just a few steps away from the venue. Your bib will be mailed to you along with your VIP parking pass.

    VIP OPTION 1 - $150

  • VIP Parking steps from venue entrance.
  • Parking Pass mailed.
  • Private VIP shaded area.
  • VIP Check-in with t-shirt, bib distribution and bag check.
  • Private VIP Showers and toilets
  • Buffet Style meals with expanded hours

  • VIP OPTION 2 - $100
  • Free Shuttle and Parking
  • Private VIP shaded area.
  • VIP Check-in with t-shirt, bib distribution and bag check.
  • Private VIP Showers and toilets.
  • Buffet Style meals with expanded hours
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