COURSE: This 26-mile road race starts in the 43 Area, down Las Pulgas Road towards the ocean and onto Stuart Mesa Road, heading south. There is an approximate 1-mile steep climb that levels off, keeps climbing at mile 13, then descends down at a 10% grade. The remainder of the course is rolling. Ocean views are throughout the majority of the course; this is one of four opportunities to ride on base. Perfect warm-up for the Duathlon and Triathlons. THE BIKE PORTION IS NOT A CLOSED COURSE. YOU WILL BE SHARING THE ROAD WITH CARS - PLEASE RIDE SAFELY.

SCHEDULE: Race starts at 8:30 a.m. – you will be going off in 10-minute waves. Day of race registration & T-shirt pick-up opens at 7:00 a.m.

ENTRY FEES: $35 on or before February 17th, $45 after February 17th and on race day. MILITARY Active Duty (not stationed at Camp Pendleton): $30. MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: MCCS Fund 0140. Entry fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. FREE to Active Duty stationed at Camp Pendleton. Active Duty stationed at Camp Pendleton please download an application and mail into the race office.

DEADLINES: Mail in deadline - February 17th, online registration deadline – February 27th. Register by February 17th to receive your race number and confirmation by mail, free of charge.

RULES: Helmets are required. Minimum age for participating is 15 years old. No recumbent or tandem bicycles allowed. No aero bars allowed. Events are held rain or shine. Entries are non-refundable and non-transferable. Liability waiver must be signed by all participants on race morning. Please note: there is a 2 hour 30 minute time limit on the completion of the course.

DIRECTIONS: From I-5, exit Las Pulgas and follow “RACE EVENT” signs to the race site. Bring a valid driver’s license, proof of insurance and vehicle registration. Allow 30 minutes from the base gate to the race site.

CATEGORIES: Military and Civilian Divisions offer categories for Age Group, Clydesdale (male 200 lbs.+) & Athena (female 160 lbs.+) and Mountain Bike (no age group), and Challenged Athlete. Age groups are 15-19, (18-24 military), 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, (50+ military), 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79 and 80+.

RESULTS, AWARDS, POINTS & PHOTOS: Awards ceremony will take place once the majority of racers are in. Awards given to the top 3 overall finishers as well as top 3 in each division. Points for the 2008 Hard Corps Race Series awarded to the top 10 overall males and females in both military and civilian categories. For Camp Pendleton Active Duty, points go towards the Pendleton Cup. Results also posted at 3:00 p.m. on race day; photos posted the week following the event at www.camppendletonraces.com. 

2008 HARD CORPS RACE SERIES STANDINGS

2008 RESULTS:  CIVILIAN... MILITARY

2007 RESULTS:  CIVILIAN... MILITARY

2006 RESULTS: CIVILIAN .... MILITARY

2005 RESULTS: CIVILIAN .... MILITARY

2004 RESULTS: CIVILIAN .... MILITARY

2003 RESULTS: CIVILIAN .... MILITARY