MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. -- In honor of the fallen and wounded heroes who serve our country, more than 800 runners competed in the annual Buffalo Alley 10k, 5k and 1k Race at Camp Pendleton’s 52 Area, Oct. 16.
The race occurs annually in accordance with the Marine Special Operations Command Hard Corps Race Series, and is the final of six yearly events offered for participants.
Buffalo Alley is designed to meet the wide range of participants needs by offering three different categories. The 10 and five kilometer races are designated for participants ages 15 and up, while the 1k is for children 14 and below.
The courses ran the rolling hills of Camp Horno and were peppered with water and medical-aid stations for the runners. The event also had designated food and entertainment areas for spectators.
When the majority of the racers crossed the finish line, the award ceremony began, awarding the overall top three racers, and the top three in each age category. Richard Powell took first overall, crossing the finish line at just under 38 minutes for the 10k race.
Points for the entire 2010 MARSOC Hard Corps Race Series were also awarded to the top 10 overall males and females in both military and civilian categories. For any base service member who participated in the run, points were awarded toward the Pendleton Cup, which benefits those individuals’ unit.
For more information on the series and to find out about next year’s events, visit www.camppendletonraces.com.