"I just want to write to say THANK YOU! That was one of the best races I've ever done -- personally too. I enjoyed the new course, the people working the course were great, and it was just a blast....And please tell everyone involved thank you, my friend and I had the best experience in a race ever. It could be that there were enough bathrooms for everyone, it could be the weather was just perfect, but I think it was the people who supported the runners. It was just great. I can't say enough -- so I will stop with thank you."

COURSE: 13.1-mile course, 90% gravel off-road through the breathtaking rolling hills of Camp Pendleton in the 43 area. Course is on packed fire-roads. This race draws over 1,000 runners who compete for awards in 50 categories. This course offers a little bit of everything - it’s an out and back course, including rolling hills and some flat and fast stretches intermixed throughout. Course support is plentiful with water/electrolyte replacement and medical aid stations throughout.

SCHEDULE: Race starts at 8:00 a.m. – mass start. Day of race registration & T-shirt pick-up opens at 6:30 a.m.

ENTRY FEES: CIVILIANS: $40 on or before August 31st, $45 after August 31st or on race day. ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY (not stationed at Camp Pendleton): $35.  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 - August 31st, online registration deadline - September 10th. Register by August 31st to receive your race number and confirmation by mail, free of charge.

RULES: Minimum age for participating is 15 years old. Events are held rain or shine. Entries are non-refundable and non-transferable. Sorry, no dogs, strollers or baby joggers on the course. Liability waiver must be signed by all participants on race morning. Please note: there is a 3 hour 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.+), and Athena (female 160 lbs.+) 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: Award ceremony will take place once the majority of racers are in. Awards given to the top 3 overall and 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 the Camp Pendleton Active Duty, points go towards the Pendleton Cup. Results also posted at 3:00pm on race day; photos posted the following week at www.CampPendletonRacePix.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