Camp Pendleton Races: Hard Corps Race Series Overview

WHO IS SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA'S TOP ALL-AROUND ATHLETE?

Race the series to find out! Join us for the 2008 CAMP PENDLETON HARD CORPS RACE SERIES, an nine-race series to determine the Hard Corps Race Series Champion in four divisions: civilian male, civilian female, military male, and military female. Points awarded each and every race 10 deep in both military and civilian category.

Camp Pendleton events are located on the Marine Corps Base in Oceanside, convenient to San Diego, Orange County, Los Angeles, and Riverside County participants. Camp Pendleton Marine Corps Community Services has been hosting a race series aboard the Marine base for over 10 years. These fun and challenging races, with commemorative t-shirts, tremendous course support, custom awards, and great locations, are the best local events for first-time participants as well as seasoned athletes.

Bulldog Bike Race
The Bulldog Bike Race is one of only a few road bike events in Southern California and one of four opportunities to ride your bike on Camp Pendleton base. 26-mile out-and-back course. This is a great warm-up for the Duathlon and Triathlons.

Saturday, March 1, 2008
8:30 a.m. START
43 Area Las Pulgas, Camp Pendleton

Devil Dog Duathlon
The Devil Dog Duathlon mixes a 30K on-road bike leg with 2 off-road 5K runs. Chip timed with splits provided.

Saturday, April 19, 2008
8:30 a.m. start
43 Area Las Pulgas, Camp Pendleton

World Famous Mud Run Saturday, Sunday, and Extra
The World Famous Mud Runs will be held two weekends in a row for 2008 due to its popularity. The race cap is 3,500 participants each day. The original and the best! This is a 10K obstacle run with mud walls, tunnel crawls, mud pit, and much more. Race individually or part of a 5-person team. This is the most fun you can have running a 10K!

June 7, June 8, and June 14, 2008
9:00 a.m. start
Lake O'Neill, Camp Pendleton

International Triathlon
The International Triathlon is located at Del Mar Beach, one of the most beautiful race sites in California. Distances: 1500 meter swim, 40K bike, and 10K run. Register early for this event as well – race cap is 800 entrants to preserve the quality of the event. Chip timed with splits provided.

Saturday, July 19, 2008
8:00 a.m. start
Del Mar Beach, Camp Pendleton

Sprint Triathlon
The Sprint Triathlon, new to Camp Pendleton in 2006, is located at ACU-5, Home of the Swift Intruders. Distances: 550 yard swim, 30K bike, and 5K run. Register early for this event as well-race cap is 800 entrants to preserve the quality of the event. Chip timed with splits provided.

Saturday, August 9, 2008
8:00 a.m. start
ACU-5 area, Camp Pendleton

Heartbreak Ridge Half Marathon
The Heartbreak Ridge Half Marathon is a breathtaking 13.1-mile all gravel off-road course is through the rolling hills of Camp Pendleton in the 43 area. Course is on packed fire roads.

Saturday, September 13, 2008
8:00 a.m. start
43 Area Las Pulgas, Camp Pendleton

Buffalo Alley 10K Run
The Buffalo Alley 10K Run is a 10K off-road cross-country run. To start your challenge early, the first mile is uphill, over 500 feet of climbing, to the top of the ridge, then you will follow the ridge on a loop course that takes you past scenic vistas.

Saturday, November 1, 2008
8:30 a.m. start
53 Area Camp Horno, Camp Pendleton

2008 HARD CORPS RACE SERIES STANDINGS