Sat, Jun 1 at 8:30am

Are you ready to get muddy?

Obstacles include:

  • Chosen Reservoir
  • Reload, Refuel
  • Boot Camp
  • Leave No Man Behind
  • Sugar Cookie
  • Force Protection Blockade
  • Triple Threat
  • Oscar Hotel Papa
  • Fox Hole
  • Storm the Castle
  • Alpha Oscar Lima
  • Walk the Plank
  • Tire Assault
  • Hellzapoppin’ Ridge
  • Stunt Puddle
  • Mud pits and more


SCHEDULE
7:30am Runner Check-In, Venue, and Bag Check Open
8:30am Race Start Wave #1
Additional Waves start every 10-15 minutes

 
FEES
MCI-West Active Duty - $40 Military
Dependents/Retirees - $50
General Public - $65 Entry 
Fee includes, a fun and challenging 7K obstacle course & mud run, finisher medal, finish line refreshments, and venue activities (food booths, music, lawn games, vendor booths and more). 
Optional MCMR T-Shirt - +$15 Additional T-Shirts may be available on race day for $20 (limited supplies/sizes)


REGISTRATION
Online registration opens Apr 2 at 9am
Online registration closes May 23rd at 9am

Day-of registration taken if space available Fee is an additional $10
Please arrive 90 minutes prior to wave time
 
The Marine Corps Mud Run is open to the General Public with the following stipulation:

  • Those without base access must arrange to be escorted in on race morning by an authorized base patron.
  • Please do not register for the run unless this requirement has been coordinated. Patrons who don’t make arrangements to enter Camp Pendleton will be turned away and no refund will be issued.

MCCS/Hard Corps Race Series cannot provide base access escorts. Grab a family member or friend and join the fun!

 
AGE LIMITS
Due to the difficulty and size of some obstacles, there is an age limit of 13+


GOODY BAG
All runners will receive a “Grab ‘n Go” goody bag as they finish the run filled with nutrition, hydration, and various sponsor items.


RULES

  • Absolutely no headphones/ear buds allowed.
  • Service and working dogs only in the venue.
  • No Strollers or dogs allowed on the course (due to rough terrain)
  • Event held rain or shine (unless deemed unsafe).
  • Pendleton Races has the right to modify the course if necessary for safety or base training exercises.
  • Entry fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.

 
MORE MUDDY INFO

  • There will be a bag check area for you to drop off your items while you run. Please note that MCCS Camp Pendleton is not responsible for lost or misplaced bags. We highly recommend leaving your valuables in your vehicle.
  • Post-race venue will include food trucks, lawn games, Dr. Bronner's Magic Foam Experience, sponsor booths, and our Hard Corps Store selling vintage race t-shirts and other Hard Corps Race Series items.

 
DIRECTIONS
Base Access via Main Gate:
Follow Vandegrift Road approximately 9 miles, stay in the left lane as you approach Rattle Snake Canyon Road.
Do NOT veer right up Rattlesnake Canyon, stay in the left lane for another mile and then turn left at Santa Margarita Road and follow “Event Parking” signs to access the participant parking areas.
 
Base Access via Pulgas Gate:
Take the Las Pulgas exit and head east towards the Las Pulgas gate.
Continue on Las Pulgas Rd until you reach Basilone Rd and turn Right.
At Vandegrift, turn left and stay in the left lane as you approach Rattle Snake Canyon Road. 
Do NOT veer right up Rattlesnake Canyon, stay in the left lane for another mile and then turn left at Santa Margarita Road and follow “Event Parking” signs to access the participant parking areas.
 
Base Access via San Luis Rey Gate:
Follow Vandegrift Rd approximately 4 miles, turn Right onto Santa Margarita Road and follow “Event Parking” signs to access the participant parking areas.
 

PARKING
Once in the Lake O’Neill area, please follow the Event Parking signs to the designated parking areas. Note that some parking lots may have up to a 1-mile walk to the venue.
 
Questions: race@usmc-mccs.org

Stay connected and share your Marine Corps Mud Run experience with us.
@hcrscp  @semperfitcp 

Are you ready to get muddy?
The Marine Corps Mud Run has returned and is open to the public. *
 
OBSTACLES

  • Chosen Reservoir
  • Reload, Refuel
  • Boot Camp
  • Leave No Man Behind
  • Sugar Cookie
  • Force Protection Blockade
  • Triple Threat
  • Oscar Hotel Papa
  • Fox Hole
  • Storm the Castle
  • Alpha Oscar Lima
  • Walk the Plank
  • Tire Assault
  • Hellzapoppin’ Ridge
  • Stunt Puddle
  • and multiple mud pits

 
MUD RUN VENUE AND START/FINISH LINE (view map)
Lake O’Neill, Camp Pendleton

 
SCHEDULE
7:30AM Runner Check-In, Venue, and Bag Check Open
8:30AM Race Start Wave #1
              Additional Waves start every 10-15 minutes
 

RACE FEES
MCIWest Active Duty - $50
Military Dependents/Retirees - $60
General Public - $70
Entry Fee includes a Mud Run t-shirt, finisher medal, and venue activities
Additional t-shirts may be available on race day for $20 (limited supplies/sizes)
 

REGISTRATION
Registration opens on August 15 at 9am.
Registration closes on September 20 at midnight.

Day-of registration is available for the 9:15am wave.
Please arrive 90 minutes prior to wave time.

Active Duty Chesty Challenge Registration opens August 29 at 9am.


* BASE ACCESS

The Marine Corps Mud Run is open to the General Public with the following stipulation:

  • Those without base access must arrange to be escorted in on race morning by an authorized base patron.
  • Please do not register for the run unless this requirement has been coordinated. Patrons who don’t make arrangements to enter Camp Pendleton will be turned away and no refund will be issued.
     

AGE LIMITS
Due to the difficulty and size of some obstacles, there is an age limit of 13+
 

GOODY BAG
All runners will receive a “Grab 'n Go” goody bag as they finish the run filled with nutrition, hydration, and various sponsor items.
 

RULES

  • Absolutely no headphones/ear buds allowed.
  • Service and working dogs only in the venue.
  • No Strollers or dogs allowed on the course.
  • Event held rain or shine (unless deemed unsafe).
  • Pendleton Races has the right to modify the course if necessary for safety or base training exercises.
  • Entry fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.

 
MORE MUDDY INFO

  • There will be a bag check area for you to drop off your items while you run. Please note that MCCS Camp Pendleton is not responsible for lost or misplaced bags. We highly recommend leaving your valuables in your vehicle.
  • Post-race venue will include food trucks, lawn games, a fitness challenge area, sponsor booths, and our Hard Corps Store selling vintage race t-shirts and other Hard Corps Race Series items.


DIRECTIONS
Base Access via Main Gate:

  1. Follow Vandegrift Road approximately 9 miles, stay in the left lane as you approach Rattle Snake Canyon Road.
  • Do NOT veer right up Rattlesnake Canyon, stay in the left lane for another mile and then turn left at Santa Margarita Road and follow "Event Parking" signs to access the participant parking areas.

 
Base Access via Pulgas Gate:

  1. Take the Las Pulgas exit and head east towards the Las Pulgas gate.
  2. Continue on Las Pulgas Rd until you reach Basilone Rd and turn Right.
  3. At Vandegrift, turn left and stay in the left lane as you approach Rattle Snake Canyon Road. 
  • Do NOT veer right up Rattlesnake Canyon, stay in the left lane for another mile and then turn left at Santa Margarita Road and follow "Event Parking" signs to access the participant parking areas.

 
Base Access via San Luis Rey Gate:

  1. Follow Vandegrift Rd approximately 4 miles, turn Right onto Santa Margarita Road and follow"Event Parking" signs to access the participant parking areas.

 
PARKING
Once in the Lake O’Neill area, please follow the Event Parking signs to the designated parking areas. Note that some parking lots may have up to a 1-mile walk to the venue.
 
QUESTIONS
race@usmc-mccs.org

Stay connected and share your Marine Corps Mud Run experience with us.
@hcrscp  @semperfitcp

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