VANDENBERG WARRIOR CHALLENGE FIVE MILE MUD RUN

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VANDENBERG WARRIOR CHALLENGE FIVE MILE MUD
RUN Are you ready for the challenge? Are you
ready for the mud! The route covers paved roads,
ORV trails and the obstacle course. Mud pits
courtesy of your friendly local Civil
Engineering Squadron. The course is designed to
test the physical and mental toughness needed for
the Warrior Ethos--the foundation of what it
means to be an Airman. This is definitely not
your average Team Vandenberg Monthly Run! You
will run, walk, crawl and scramble through sand,
obstacles, trails, mud pits and more. Are you
ready for the challenge? DATE/TIME/START June
30th, 100 PM. Teams check in at Base Track
between 1200-1245. All participants must be at
the track for a mandatory safety brief at
1245. Five Mile Run starts at the Base Track and
ends at Cocheo Park (see map for full
course). Takes the place of the normal monthly
Vandenberg Run. Rules/attendance policy for
monthly Vandenberg run applies (i.e. mandatory
for 30 SW Active Duty). Open to all Wing Tenant
organizations. Open to DoD Civilians (waiver form
required). Wing CC Call at Cocheo Park after the
run, with refreshments! REGISTRATION All
Teams (Squadron Challenge and Open Division) must
register. All DoD Civilians must complete waiver
forms. Individual runners are NOT required to
register. REGISTRATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
AFTER JUNE 20th! Turn in completed registration
forms and any required waivers to your Unit
Fitness Program Manager or drop off at the new
Fitness Center.
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THE BASICS DO wear old clothes and running
shoes. DO NOT wear PT gear! SAFETY BRIEF Due
to the nature of the course, there will be a
mandatory safety brief at 1245. Safety will be
the number one priority during the event.
Runners will conduct themselves in a controlled
and serious manner while navigating pits and
obstacles. No headphones or jewelry in the mud
pits your iPod will no longer work and your
jewelry will be forever lost in the mud!
Individuals and teams competing for prizes must
complete each obstacle and challenge
station. Runners out only for the run may bypass
(go around) mud pits. All runners will complete
the challenge stations. Teams must start and
finish together no exceptions. Teams must
cross the finish line arm-in-arm! There will be a
check-in station at the Base Track. All teams
must report to the station between 1200 and
1245. Parking and Showers Parking at Cocheo
Park and the Obstacle Course is reserved for
volunteers only. Showers at the Fitness Center,
Annex, Airman/Family Readiness Center and HAWC
will NOT be available for use. Race Divisions
and Awards Awards will be presented to the
overall winners in the following
divisions Individuals Male / Female Open
Teams (Junior) Male / Female / Co-Ed Open
Teams (Senior) Male / Female / Co-Ed Squadron
Challenge Team There will be a spirit award
for the best team uniform judged at the
check-in station presented at end of race.
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Safety Reminders MEDICAL CONDITIONS Comply
with all medical profile requirements. If you
have a medical condition that may impact your
health during the run, check with your medical
health care provider before running the
race. MEDICAL ASSISTANCE Trained medical
personnel and first responders will be on-site
for medical assistance. FIRST AID AND WATER
STATIONS First aid and water stations will be
located at the obstacle course and finish
line. HEAT STRESS Request medical assistance
and stop immediately if during the run you have
any of the following heat related danger
symptoms/illnesses heat rash, cramps,
exhaustion, or stroke. HYDRATION Drink fluids
before, during and after the race. Water and
thirst quenching drinks, such as Gatorade, are
best stay away from sodas. MUD PITS Do not
dive head first into the mud pits or sand
obstacles. Warrior Run Tips HEADPHONES
Headphones prohibited in the mud pits water and
electronics generally dont mix! FELLOW TEAM
MATES/RUNNERS This is a Warrior Run so
remember the Airmans Creed I will never leave
an Airman behind, so help your teammates and
other runners if they need help. Running Attire
Wear grubby clothes and old sneakers. To qualify
for an overall award you must complete all
obstacles. Runners not competing for an overall
award can save their shoes by going around the
mud pits. CLEAN CLOTHES Bring a change of shoes
and clothes, there will be a rinse off area.
Bring a trash bag to carry your muddy gear home
without trashing your vehicle . HAIR AND JEWELRY
If you have long hair, it is best to put it up.
Leave rings and necklaces at home. Runners at
these types of events tend to lose jewelry in the
mud or sand. START AS A TEAM, FINISH AS A TEAM
All teams must cross the finish line arm-in-arm.
Teams not finishing in this manner will be
disqualified from receiving any awards.
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TEAM COMPETITION Get in on the fun! Put a
team together to compete in either the Open Team
Division or the Squadron Challenge. Challenge
your friends and co-workers to compete as a team.
And dont forget about the spirit award for the
best team uniform! OPEN DIVISION JUNIOR MALE/
FEMALE/ CO-ED TEAM Total combined age of all
team members must be under 150 years. SENIOR
MALE/ FEMALE/ CO-ED TEAM Total combined age of
all team members must be 150 years or greater.
All Open Division teams comprised of 5
members. Co-Ed teams must include TWO members of
the opposite sex. Open Division teams may be made
up of any 5-persons (Active Duty or DoD Civilian)
assigned to Vandenberg AFB. SQUADRON CHALLENGE
One 5-person team representing your squadron, no
age requirements. Each squadron may enter one
team in the Squadron Challenge. Team composition
will be Co-Ed, minimum one member of the opposite
sex. One team member will also be from senior
leadership (CC, DO, or Superintendent). All
Squadron Challenge team members must be from the
same squadron, no exceptions.
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Course route 1-Start 2-Right turn onto Alaska
3-Roundabout into Cocheo Park 4-Left turn on S.
Dakota 5-Right turn on Washington, immediate
right onto fire road 6-Left turn onto Nebraska
7-Right turn onto Ocean View 8 Left turn to
obstacle course 9-Enter obstacle course 10-Exit
obstacle course 11-Left turn onto ORV trail
12-Right turn on ORV trail 13-Right turn on ORV
trail 14-Left turn onto Washington 15-Left turn
onto S. Dakota 16-Right turn onto fire road
behind Cocheo Park 17-Finish Trails on the
route may be under construction use caution if
running the course between points 9-12.