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MCRD San Diego Boot Camp Challenge

Sat October 19, 2024 San Diego, CA 92140 US Directions
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Events

Devil Dog (Individual Age 26+)

$54 incl. $4 Fee 9:00AM PDT - 1:00PM PDT Registration ends October 18, 2024 at 11:59pm PDT
Open to ages 26+.

Poolee (Individual Age 14-25)

$32.80 incl. $2.80 Fee 9:00AM PDT - 1:00PM PDT Registration ends October 18, 2024 at 11:59pm PDT
Open to ages 14 - 25.
Must show Military ID on event day

Semper Fi (Individual Active Duty Military)

$43.40 incl. $3.40 Fee 9:00AM PDT - 1:00PM PDT Registration ends October 18, 2024 at 11:59pm PDT
Open to ages 18+.

Squad (3-person Team) Adult Pricing (age 26+)

$160 incl. $10 Fee 9:00AM PDT - 1:00PM PDT Registration ends October 18, 2024 at 11:59pm PDT
Open to ages 26+.
Must show Military ID on event day

Squad (3-person team) Active Duty Military Pricing

$128.20 incl. $8.20 Fee 9:00AM PDT - 1:00PM PDT Registration ends October 18, 2024 at 11:59pm PDT
Open to ages 18+.

Squad (3-person Team) Youth Pricing (age 14-25)

$96.40 incl. $6.40 Fee 9:00AM PDT - 1:00PM PDT Registration ends October 18, 2024 at 11:59pm PDT
Open to ages 14 - 25.

Description

The Boot Camp Challenge and Festival is a day long adventure, which includes a 3-mile race using the fabled Marine Corps Recruit Training Area. Many of the same obstacles (tunnel crawls, log hurdles, 6 foot climbing wall, cargo net crawls) used by the young men and women in their quest to become a U.S. Marine. In addition, live music, fun giveaways, and a Ooh-Rah good time await you as you enter the gates of the fabled Marine Corps Recruit Depot. Admission is free to the festival, register for the Challenge. See how the Marines are made!

The 3-mile course features over 60 Marine Corps Drill Instructors encouraging and motivating runners along the course. This is an invitation from MCRD San Diego to the community to experience a truly unique opportunity to be a Marine for the day, using a fun race format. The course is designed for all fitness levels, no penalty for missed or incomplete obstacles. Great corporate team builder opportunity! 

Place

MCRD San Diego
3800 Chosin Ave
San Diego, CA US 92140

A fun festival for all - all day!

Stay for the day! Beer Garden, great music, and tons of vendors, giveaways and activities.

Event Information

Schedule:
EVENT DAY SCHEDULE
7:00 a.m. – Packet Pickup

8:30 a.m. – Pre-Ceremony Begins
Introduction to Senior Drill Instructor
Safety Brief
Static Displays
Commanding General’s Remarks
National Anthem
Marines’ Hymn

9:00 a.m. – Race begins in the following waves
Individual men
Individual women
3-person teams

11:30 a.m. – Post-race music and award ceremony (Top 3 male and top 3 female finishers)
K-9 demonstrations
Camouflage face paint
Interactive virtual games
Live music
Static displays

Individual Categories -  Awards for Individual Male and Individual Female will go to the top 3 finishers in the following age groups: 14-17, 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 & above.

3-person Categories -  Awards will go to the top 3 team finishers in the following categories: 3-Person Male, 3-Person Female, 3-Person Coed (must include at least 1 female), 3-Person Corporate, 3-Person ROTC. Note: You must cross the finish line together as a 3-person team in order to qualify for awards and official times.

Entry Fees:

Current Registration Pricing (includes processing fees): 

Individual Age 26+: $54.00
Individual Age 14-25: $32.80
Active Duty Military Entry: $43.40
3-Person Team Entry: $96.40-$160.00

You'll be picking up your race number and t-shirt at the Pre-Registered tent on event day. 3-person teams will pickup under the Captain's Last Name.

Please note: There are no refunds for this event. Event transfers and substitutions for team members can be made by managing your registration. By agreeing to our waiver, you also grant permission for the use of my name and/or likeness or that of my minor child’s, relating to my or minor child’s participation in the event. Pleae read the waiver for further details.

Course Map

How to Register a Team

The designated captain creates the 3-person teams by registering with their information, paying for the entire team, then choosing the type of team and name name. Upon completing registration, you'll be prompted to contact your team members to register. They start the registration the same way - registering with their information, then choosing your team to join. Remember to send them your team name you created. Once they get to the payment screen, the total will be zero cost.

You will need to have all team members registered prior to October 15th to be able to participate as a team. After October 15th, incomplete teams will be turned into individual participants.

Parking

Participants and spectators arriving through Gate 5 will be directed to park along the Parade Deck. Tram support to the race venue will be available to pedestrians entering through Gate 5.

DoD personnel arriving through Gate 4 will be directed to park between the Fitness Center and Community Center.

Race Website

Additional race information can be found at http://bootcampchallenge.com/.

Results

Results will be posted here at the conclusion of the event.

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