Assemble for Zero Dark Dirty and test your skills.

The course offers three different obstacle sections and the challenge of running at night.

HEADLAMPS ARE REQUIRED - You have the option to pre-purchase one during the registration process for $5 (Special Online Discount - YAY!) or bring your own on race day.

Headlamps will also be available for purchase at check-in for $10.

5:00pm – Check-In and Day of Registration Open
6:00pm – Start Time

Age limit 13+

Must show valid authorized base ID to Check In.  

Main Gate Entrance
I-5 Northbound
Take the Camp Pendleton exit.

I-5 Southbound
Take the Camp Pendleton/Harbor Drive exit and turn left.

Enter the main gate and continue on Vandergrift for approximately 8 miles.
Turn left at Santa Margarita Road.
Turn right at Lake O’Neill Road and follow event signs to parking area.

San Luis Rey Gate Entrance
Enter the gate and proceed approximately 4 miles on Vandergrift.
Turn right at Santa Margarita Road.
Turn right at Lake O’Neill Road and follow event signs to parking area.

PLEASE NOTE Participation rules below:

AUTHORIZED BASE PATRONS ONLY are allowed to participate. An active duty ID card, dependent ID card, retiree ID card, DOD authorized identification card, or a CAC card must be presented when checking-in on race morning.
The general public, sponsored visitors, contractors, and other non-base patrons with DBIDS cards or visitor passes, are not eligible to race. Unfortunately, at this time, patrons with Veteran Health ID Cards are also not eligible to participate in Hard Corps Race Series events.