Marine Corps Mud Run®

Are you ready to get muddy?

• Reload
• Refuel
• Boot Camp
• Leave No Man Behind
• Force Protection Blockade
• Triple Threat
• Oscar Hotel Papa
• Fox Hole
• Alpha Oscar Lima
• Walk the Plank
• Hellzapoppin' Ridge
• Stunt Puddle
• mud pits

NOTE: The 2026 Marine Corps Mud Run is open to authorized base patrons only.

MAP
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SCHEDULE
7:30am  Runner Check-In, Venue, and Bag Check Open
8:30am  Race Start – all runners
 
ONLINE PRE-REGISTRATION RACE FEES  (does not include additional processing fee)
Entry fee includes finisher medal, hydration stations, finish line refreshments, bag check area, showers, and venue activities.

MCIWest Active Duty  $40
Military Dependents/Retirees  $50
Authorized Base Patrons  $65

Day-of registration  +$10
Optional Pre-Order T-shirt  $15  T-shirts may be available on race day for $20 (limited supplies/sizes).

REGISTRATION
Online registration opens March 31 at 9am.
Online registration closes June 2 at 9am.

Limited registration – sign up early!
Day-of registration accepted only if not sold out (fee is an additional $10).
 
AGE LIMITS
Due to the difficulty and size of some obstacles, there is an age limit of 13 years+. For safety purposes, please adhere to the age limit.

GOODY BAG
All runners will receive a "Grab 'n Go" goody bag filled with nutrition, hydration, and various sponsor items as they finish the run.

• Absolutely no headphones/ear buds allowed.
• Service and working dogs only in the venue.
• No strollers or dogs allowed on the course due to rough terrain and obstacles.
• Event held rain or shine (unless deemed unsafe).
• Pendleton Races has the right to modify the course if necessary for safety or base training exercises.
• Entry fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.

• There will be a bag check area for you to drop off your items while you run. Please note that MCCS Camp Pendleton is not responsible for lost or misplaced bags. We highly recommend leaving your valuables in your vehicle.
• Post-race venue will include food trucks, lawn games, sponsor booths, and our Hard Corps store selling vintage race t-shirts and other Hard Corps Race Series items.

1. Follow Vandegrift Road approximately nine miles, stay in the left lane as you approach Rattlesnake Canyon Road.
2. Do not veer right up Rattlesnake Canyon, stay in the left lane for another mile.
3. Turn left at Santa Margarita Road.
4. Follow "Event Parking" signs to access the participant parking areas.

1. Take the Las Pulgas exit and head east towards the Las Pulgas gate.
2. Continue on Las Pulgas Road until you reach Basilone Road and turn right.
3. At Vandegrift, turn left and stay in the left lane as you approach Rattlesnake Canyon Road.
4. Do not veer right up Rattlesnake Canyon, stay in the left lane for another mile.
5. Turn left at Santa Margarita Road.
6. Follow "Event Parking" signs to access the participant parking areas.

1. Follow Vandegrift Road approximately four miles.
2. Turn right onto Santa Margarita Road.
3. Follow "Event Parking" signs to access the participant parking areas.

 
PARKING
Once in the Lake O’Neill area, please follow the Event Parking signs to the designated parking areas.

NOTE: Parking lots are a 1-mile walk to the venue. Please plan your arrival time accordingly.

QUESTIONS
race@usmc-mccs.org

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