Online Registration
Printable Grand Prix Series Brochure
Race Results
Joggin For Your Noggin 5K - 15 Mar 08
Volunteers
Dedicated volunteers are always needed to assist military personnel on race day. If your family, friends, co-workers, or organization would like to volunteer, please contact us to sign up. Volunteers will receive a commemorative T-shirt in appreciation for their support.
Camp Lejeune:
910-451-0092
Cherry Point:
252-466-2208
MCAS New River:
910-449-5605
Lejeune 8K Mud Run
Sat, 12 Jul - 0800
Goettge Memorial Field House, Camp Lejeune
click above for information and entry form
Point System
INDIVIDUAL: Grand Prix Series points will be awarded to individuals on the following basis for each event:
Finishing = 5 points
Age Category Winners: First - 15 Second - 13 Third - 11 Fourth - 9 Fifth - 7 |
Overall Winners (Male, Female, Masters Male, and Masters Female): First - 18 Second - 17 Third - 16 |
Total points accumulated from all the races determine the Grand Prix Champion.
Awards
Awards will be presented as determined by the race host. Each race director will publicize their individual races with details on age groups and overall awards.
The Ultimate Fitness Challenge
The 2008 Marine Corps Grand Prix Series offers a variety of events and a unique opportunity for individuals of all backgrounds and abilities to test their physical fitness, mental preparedness, and athletic skills. The series for 2008 will include events at Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune, Marine Corps Air Station, Cherry Point, and Marine Corps Air Station, New River as well as several local events where participants can earn Grand Prix points. Points earned at those races will count toward total Grand Prix points. Events are open to male and female participants of all ages, including military personnel from all services, civilian employees, retirees, and military family members.
Schedule
| 2 Feb | School of Infantry 5K Challenge | Camp Geiger |
| 15 Mar | Joggin For Your Noggin 5K | Camp Lejeune |
| 5 Apr | Cherry Point Half Marathon | MCAS Cherry Point |
| 12 Apr | Jacksonville 10K | Jacksonville |
| 26 Apr | European Cross Country 10K | Camp Lejeune |
| 17 May | Run For The Warriors 5K & 10K | Camp Lejeune |
| 31 May | Cherry Point Sprint | MCAS Cherry Point |
| 12 Jul | 8K Mud Run | Camp Lejeune |
| 20 Sep | Cherry Point Duathlon | MCAS Cherry Point |
| 27 Sep | Marine Corps Half Marathon | Camp Lejeune |
| 11 Oct | Beirut 10K | Camp Johnson |
| 18 Oct | Neuse River 5K/10K | New Bern, NC |
| 1 Nov | Jacksonville 5K | Jacksonville |
| 7 Dec | Jingle Bell Run | MCAS New River |
| 3 Jan 09 | New Year's Resolution 5K | Camp Lejeune |
| Jan 09 | Awards Ceremony | Camp Lejeune |
The courses located aboard Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune have been designed to provide individual challenges; a professional race staff conducts events with all timing performed using the ChampionChip system. Over 90 awards per event are presented with all finishers accumulating Grand Prix points to qualify for the Grand Prix Awards at the end of the year. Regardless of your athletic background or your competitive desires, the Marine Corps Grand Prix Series offers an event planned for you. Begin planning your race strategy now, as you accept our challenge to gain “ultimate athlete status” at the end of the Marine Corps Grand Prix Series! For additional information, contact Event Coordinator and Race Director Mike Marion at (910) 451-0092 , Fax (910) 451-5841, or email marionmj@usmc-mccs.org. Regardless of your athletic background or your competitive desires, the Marine Corps Grand Prix Series offers an event planned for you. Begin planning your race strategy now, as you accept our challenge to gain “ultimate athlete status” at the end of the Marine Corps Grand Prix Series!
For additional information, contact Event Coordinator and Race Director Mike Marion at (910) 451-0092 , Fax (910) 451-5841, or email marionmj@usmc-mccs.org.
