COURSE: The 1.5K swim is in the boat basin of Del Mar Beach, Camp Pendleton. The average water temperature for the event is 68 degrees. We advise wearing wetsuits. The out & back 40K ride leaves Camp Del Mar, follows Vandegrift Blvd. to Stuart Mesa Rd., and continue east to a turnaround point on Las Pulgas Rd - moderate hills throughout. THE BIKE PORTION IS NOT A CLOSED COURSE. YOU WILL BE SHARING THE ROAD WITH CARS - PLEASE RIDE SAFELY. The 10K Run will be a 2-loop course through Camp Del Mar. This run is flat and fast with a few easy inclines. Aid stations: at the transition, at the bike turnaround & every mile on the run. Please note: there is a 3 hour 40 minute time limit on the completion of the course.

 SCHEDULE: Race starts at 8:00 a.m. - you will be going off in 5-minute waves based on age and division. Chip, swim cap, T-shirt pick-up and the transition area open at 6:30 a.m. Transition area closes for all participants at 7:45 a.m. Transition racking will be by wave.

ENTRY FEES: CIVILIANS: $70 on or before July 6th, $80 after July 6th. ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY (not stationed at Camp Pendleton): $55.  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 - July 6th, online registration deadline - July 16th (or until sold out). Register by July 6th to receive your race numbers and confirmation by mail, free of charge. Limited to the 1st 800 entrants – this race sells out early each year – register early!

RULES: Wetsuits optional (but advised) and helmets are required. 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.

TRANSITION AREA: The transition area is assigned racking by waves. Transition area opens at 6:30 a.m. There is no riding in the transition area or over the transponder mats.

 DIRECTIONS: From I-5, exit Camp Pendleton - Oceanside/Harbor Drive and enter through the main gate. Once on base, make a left at the first light. Go over the bridge and follow “RACE EVENT” signs to Del Mar Beach. 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.+), Mountain Bike 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 a 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 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. Finish results posted at 3:00 pm on race day and complete results with splits post the following Wednesday by 9:00 a.m. here and photos posted the week following the event at www.CampPendletonRacePix.com.

2008 HARD CORPS RACE SERIES STANDINGS

2008 RESULTS: CIVILIAN .... MILITARY

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