Marine Corps Half Marathon
Camp Lejeune, NC
- Half Marathon
- Road (Paved)
- Official race website
Experience the storied legacy of the Marine Corps at the Marine Corps Half Marathon on Camp Lejeune. This flat and picturesque course offers runners breathtaking views of the New River, Morgan Bay, and Farnell Bay. You will travel between the fairways of the Paradise Point Golf Course, where the Heroes … MORE
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Great first half marathon
This is a great way to start running long distance. The course was pretty flat and it had nice water stations on the route. The course did not have many … MORE
This is a great way to start running long distance. The course was pretty flat and it had nice water stations on the route. The course did not have many opportunities for bystanders to cheer on the runners.
A Little Tough but Scenic
This was a small, low-key race held on Camp LeJeune Marine Base. It required a background check and base pass. All initiated after registration. There was good communication via email … MORE
This was a small, low-key race held on Camp LeJeune Marine Base. It required a background check and base pass. All initiated after registration. There was good communication via email from the week before the race up to race day. There was no expo, just packet pickup. I did score a pair of free Bib Boards. The swag included a t-shirt, a plastic bag for gear check, and a keychain flashlight. The race began on time, and there were numerous photo opportunities with the Marines. The course was mostly flat, with a few hills and scenic. It wasn’t too tough. We ran pass fallen soldier photos during the Hero Mile. Water and Gatorade stations were available at every other mile up to mile 12. Marines and police officers controlled the traffic. However, there were a few spots shared with cars. Powerade and a great spinner medals was provided at the finish line. At the post race party, there was one food truck, a few vendor tables and a table offering ziti and beer. I achieved my goal to mark North Carolina off my list and receive a nice medal.
I feel proud to have completed two halfs in the Marine Corps Marathon series.
A must do.
If you served on Lejeune it is a must. I'm blown away of the changes, and it was fun to show the kids. Meet up with people you served with … MORE
If you served on Lejeune it is a must. I’m blown away of the changes, and it was fun to show the kids. Meet up with people you served with and enjoy.
Challenging race with scenic course
This is a challenging race as it’s in mid-September which means humidity and heat. The course is relatively flat and scenic as you run through Camp Lejeune Marine Corps base. … MORE
This is a challenging race as it’s in mid-September which means humidity and heat. The course is relatively flat and scenic as you run through Camp Lejeune Marine Corps base. The memorial mile honoring fallen Marines is always moving. Definitely recommend this race. This was my second time running this one and it is still my PR race for half marathon distance.
Nice and Flat
This race has a great flat course for a PR. Race support is sparse on the base but the families and spectators that do come out are wonderful. The race … MORE
This race has a great flat course for a PR. Race support is sparse on the base but the families and spectators that do come out are wonderful. The race has a patriotic atmosphere. There is a blue mile with photos of fallen heroes, it is a beautiful way to reflect on all we have to be grateful for. The post race food and refreshments (beer, etc.) are great. Packet pickup, race day parking and all logistics of the race are simple and well organized. This is a great race to add to your list if you love the military races!
Really flat
Race is on a Military base. Course starts and ends at location with indoor restrooms, there are also portapots. Nice asphalt roads and a concrete bridge. Mile markers. Plenty of … MORE
Race is on a Military base. Course starts and ends at location with indoor restrooms, there are also portapots. Nice asphalt roads and a concrete bridge. Mile markers. Plenty of water stations and a few portapots on route. Blue mile with photos of fallen soldiers. Good refreshments afterwards. Results posted fast. Short sleeve shirt and nice size medal.