Join us for this iconic Trail Run held at the Home of the 11th Marines on Camp Pendleton.  The race offers multiple distance choices including a Super Hero Kids Run and features the famous Heartbreak Ridge Hill climb.

Due to an Increased Sercurity Policy Heartbreak Ridge is open to Authorized Base Patrons Only.

Conquer the Ridge! 

Heartbreak Ridge Run® is the first race of the 2025 Tactical Triad™ & Survive the Five™ Challenges

All runners who complete three of the five races: Heartbreak Ridge Run,  Run to the Radar (May 3) Oscar Mike Hill Challenge (Jul 19), Buffalo Alley (Sept 27) and Tun Tavern Ten (Nov 14) in 2025 will receive a Tactical Triad Medal. If you complete all five races, you will receive a Triad Medal AND a Survive the Five long sleeve t-shirt. 

SCHEDULE

7:00am – Venue and Runner Check-In Opens

8:00am – 1/2 Marathon Start

8:10am - 1K Kids Super Hero Run Start

8:30am – 10K Start

8:40am - 5K Start

11:30am - Course Closes 

Age limits

1/2 Marathon & 10K - 13+

5K -  9+

1K - 4-12 yrs.

Directions​

Las Pulgas entrance:  From Interstate 5, take the Las Pulgas exit and head east towards the Las Pulgas gate. Continue on Las Pulgas for 4-miles until you reach Camp Pulgas (43 Area)​

​Main Gate entrance:  From the main gate, stay on Vandergrift for about a mile until you reach Stuart Mesa/Ash Road.  Turn LEFT and proceed North 7-miles to Las Pulgas Road, turn RIGHT and continue 4-miles to reach Camp Pulgas (43 Area)