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  • Schedule
  • Awards
  • Point System
  • Volunteers

2012 Schedule
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11 Feb All Terrain 4 Mile Challenge, Camp Lejeune

All Terrain
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24 Mar Cherry Point Half Marathon, Cherry Point,
POC: Berna Crosby, 252-466-2208

Cherry Point Half Marathon
24 Mar Diligence Dash, Wilmington, POC: 910-815-4528
31 Mar USO of NC Run for the Troops, Fayetteville,
POC: 910-495-1437
14 Apr X-Treme Endurance Challenge 10K, Camp Devil Dog

X-Treme Endurance Challenge
5 May Yellow Brick Road Run, New Bern,
POC: Liz Henderson, 252-514-4360
12 May Mud, Sweat and Tears 5-Mile Mud Run, Stone Bay

Mud, Sweat and Tears
19 May Run for the Warriors 5K/10K/Half Marathon, Jacksonville, POC: Peggy Rochon, 910-938-1817
21 Jul “Sand-sational” 8K Beach Run, Onslow Beach

Sand-Sational
25 Aug Cherry Point Sprint Triathlon, Cherry Point,
POC: Berna Crosby, 252-466-2208
15 Sep Cherry Point Duathlon, Cherry Point,
POC: Berna Crosby, 252-466-2208
22 Sep Marine Corps Half Marathon, Camp Lejeune

Marine Corps Half Marathon
13 Oct Beirut Memorial 10K, Camp Johnson
20 Oct Neuse River Bridge Run 5K/10K/Half Marathon, New Bern, POC: www.bridgerun.org
4 Nov Battleship North Carolina Half Marathon, Wilmington,
POC: Ed Fore, 910-398-5539 

Battleship NC Half Marathon
17 Nov Hampstead Turkey Trot, Hampstead,
POC: www.hampsteadkiwanispark.com
1 Dec Merry Fitness 5K, Jacksonville,
POC: Alicia Alford, 910-251-9622
8 Dec Santa Shuffle 5K, 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.

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.
GRAND PRIX SERIES 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.

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:
910-449-560

The Ultimate Fitness Challenge

The 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 2012 will include events at Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune, Marine Corps Air Station, Cherry Point, and 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 the public.

All Terrain 4 Mile Challenge

All Terrain 4 Mile Challenge

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