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Lt. Alexander Bonnyman
Marine Corps League
Detachment No. 924
Knoxville, TN
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If you have a question or comment - post it on our discussion forum - click here
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| No changes wanted | | Best run and most fun I've had in a while. Don't change a thing (other than maybe adding more mud)..... | |
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| Recruiting | | Loved it! I am already recruiting participants for next year!! This year was for fun; next year: In it to WIN it!..... | |
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| Returning runner said... | | I have been in the MUD RUN all 4 years, and I love it. If I only do one race a year it has to be this on. You guys are doing a great job coming up with new stuff each year..... | |
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| He loved it | | First-timer and loved it..... | |
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| Awesome | | Awesome race! I loved it all! I can't wait to see what you come up with next year!..... | |
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| next time running for time | | Great Race – First time out. This time was for fun, next time for time. The mud is tough on contacts - I will have to figure something out for next year..... | |
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| Gut Check Hill Survivor says... | | Another first timer, without a doubt..back next year !!! Gut check hill was a killer but I loved it!!! Will come with reinforcements (team) next year! Must share this experience with friends...Fantastic!!!!..... | |
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| You be the judge | | This is the best run in this area hands down..... | |
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Date, Time and Place:
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Saturday at 0900, 13 September 2008. Race starts and finishes at the Knox County Melton Hill Park.
Take Pellissippi Pkwy to Hardin Valley Rd.
Go west on Hardin Valley for 2 miles to Steele Rd.
Turn right onto Steele Rd. for 0.8 miles to Sam Lee Rd.
Turn Left onto Sam Lee Rd for 3 miles into the Melton Hill Park
Park at the Knoxville Radio Control Club Lot (gravel off to right)
(adjacent to beautiful Melton Hill Lake.)
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Course Description
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This course will be CHALLENGING. Would you expect anything less from Marines? It consists roughly of 3 miles of off-road running, which entails some obstacles, hills, and of course, mud pits. We recommend that you wear old clothing and shoes as well as long pants.
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Individual Registration and Fees
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Pre-registration fee (postmarked by 1 September 2008) is $25.00.
THERE WILL BE NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION
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Individual Awards
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Aside from the Purple Hearts that will be earned on our course, awards will be given at an awards ceremony following the race to the top Three Overall, female and male. Overall winners are not eligible for age-group awards (three deep). Awards must be picked up on race day.
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Age Group Awards
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Age Groups: Male and Female
Under 10, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60+
Awards must be picked up on day of race.
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Team Awards
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There will be Team awards in five categories: MALE ONLY, FEMALE ONLY, COED, JROTC and PARA-MILITARY. Teams will consist of at least 4 members. Because Marines never leave their buddies behind all team members must cross the finish line together. TO REGISTER AS A TEAM, HAVE EACH TEAM MEMBER COMPLETE THE INDIVIDUAL APPLICATION AND THEN SUBMIT THEM ALL WITH THE TEAM APPLICATION ON TOP. FOR ACCURATE TEAM REGISTRATION, WE MUST HAVE ALL THE TEAM MEMBERS INDIVIDUAL FORMS WITH THE TEAM APPLICATION. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place awards to the winners of each team category following the race. Awards must be picked up on day of race.
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Team Registration and Fees
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Pre-registration fee (postmarked by 1 September 2008) is $25.00 per team member.
You may register online at www.active.com or download a registration form below.
THERE WILL BE NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION
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Registration Forms
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You may register online at www.active.com or download a registration form below.
THERE WILL BE NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION
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T-Shirts
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Pre-Registrants for the 5K will receive a T-shirt to wear with pride, proving they completed our challenge. Shirts will be picked up on race day. Late registrants may receive a T-shirt subject to availability in your size. Extra T-shirts may be ordered on your registration form.
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Kids Mud Run
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There will also be a short (200 meter) kids mud run after the 5K for a $5.00 donation and will receive a commemorative Mud Run ID tag for their accomplishment.
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Information
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Email - MR2008@mclknox.org
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Click to Download
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Individual Application
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Team Application
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Sponsor Information
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Event Poster
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