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Sunrise Run Before the Sundown

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Events

5K

Price: $25
Time: 8:00AM EDT
Registration ends June 2, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT

Place

MCAS Cherry Point
Cunningham Gate
Havelock, NC, 28533

Description

Join us for the "Sunrise Run Before The Sundown" 5k run at Marine Corps Base, Cherry Point as we bid farewell to the legendary AV-8 Harrier. As the Harrier community commemorates the aircraft's storied history and its contributions to our Marine Corps, this 5K run will honor the remarkable flights and missions the Harrier has undertaken while safeguarding our great nation. This run will initiate a full day of activities to commemorate the Harrier Community as we bid farewell to the AV-8 aircraft.

 

Registration:

  • $25 through race day


Awards:

  • Top 3 Overall Male and Female
  • Top Male and Female in each age group: 15 & Under, 16–19, 20–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, 60–69, 70+
  • Top 3 Active Duty Spouse
  • Oldest Aviator
  • Oldest Marine
  • Youngest Marine


Giveaway:

Registration includes a race t-shirt 

Course:

The Course will start and end on the West end of Runway 5 aboard MCAS Cherry Point, NC

 

Event Timed by Run The East, LLC

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Directions

MCAS Cherry Point
Cunningham Gate
Havelock, NC, 28533

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