COURSE: Our Duathlon is one of the best in the business! Your first 5K will be on a mostly flat course that loops through the 43 Area. The 30K bike course takes you out and back through scenic Camp Pendleton. The last leg will be another 5K through the 43 Area. This course is fully supported with water points and aid stations. Chip timing with split times for each leg of the race. 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. – mass start. Day of race registration, chip pick-up, t-shirt pick-up and the transition area open at 7:00 a.m. Transition area closes for all participants at 8:15 a.m.

ENTRY FEES: CIVILIANS: $40 (individual) and $70 (2-person relay) on or before April 6th, $50 (individual) and $80 (relay) after April 6th or on race day. ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY (not stationed at Camp Pendleton): $35 (individual). 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- April 6th, online registration deadline- April 16th. Register by April 6th to receive your race number and confirmation by mail, free of charge. 

RULES: Helmets are required and USAT rules will apply - no drafting. Minimum age for participating is 15 years old. . No headsets allowed during the event. 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 45 minute time limit on the completion of the course.

TRANSITION AREA: The transition area is first come first served – no assigned racking. Transition area opens at 7:00 a.m. There is no riding in the transition area or over the transponder mats. 

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.+), Mountain Bike, Challenged Athlete, and 2-person relays. Age groups are 15-19, (18-24 military), 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, (50+ military), 50-54, 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 the top 3 in each division. Points for the 2008 Hard Corps Race Series awarded to the top 10 overall male and females in both military and civilians categories. For Camp Pendleton Active Duty, points go towards the Pendleton Cup. Complete results with split times posted Wednesday, April 25th by 9:00 a.m. and photos posted the week following the event 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