7th Annual
Health Net
Complete with Obstacles and Mud - Norfolk, Virginia - August 9, 2008 – 8 a.m.
Sponsors
Registration
The Course
Race Day
Results
The ASYMCA
NO. There will not be race day registration. Please register early.
YES, if the race limit has not been reached.
Pre-registration is being accepted for the mini-Mud Run this year.
Field is limited to 250 youngster aged 12 & under.
Packets MUST be picked up on Thursday, August 7th from 5 to 7pm or Friday, August 8th from 2 to 7pm at Final Kick Sports. Packets will include a base pass which you MUST have in order to enter the base.
Final Kick is located at 2865 Lynnhaven Drive (located off Great Neck Road, near Shore Drive) in Virginia Beach.
Yes, in fact this is encouraged as all packets will include one window decal, which will grant you access to the base, without delay, on the morning of the race.
Online registration is closed, but you can still register at packet pickup.
Teams consist of 5 members and to receive a finishing time all 5 members of the team must cross the finishing line together, arm-in-arm. Failure to cross as a team will disqualify your team. Team members are not eligible for individual awards.
| Female | 5 females to a team. |
| Male | 5 males to a team |
| Co-ed | At least two team members must be female. |
| Active Duty Military | All members must be from the same unit. |
| Public Safety | All members must be from the same unit. |
| Boots and Utes | All members must wear boots and military utilities. |
| Couple | Due to the wave starts, many couples are not able to run together so the Couple category was created. This is a coed couple (great for fathers/daughters and husbands/wives) and they must finish together - link arms as you cross the finish line! (Sorry ladies, you do have to finish with your male counterpart, so please wait for him on the course!) |
Teenagers are more than welcome. However, those aged 13 to 17 must be accompanied by an adult on the course.
The mini-Mud Run for 5 to 12 year olds takes place at 9:30am. The mini-Mud Run is approximately a 1 mile long with two mud pits. Also, the mini-Mud Run will be broken down into two wave starts, first the 5 to 8 year olds, and then the 9 to 12 year olds. All participants are winners and will be presented with finishing medals. It's only $10 per child. Download a copy of the mini-Mud course.
There are no refunds even if the race is canceled or modified due to dangerous conditions.
The CourseThe course is an 8K run with obstacles through the surf, sand, mud and muck of Little Creek Amphibious Base.
Obstacles on the Mud Run course include wire crawl, tire obstacles, mazes and of course the infamous mud pit.
Muck is a mixture of mud, salt water and sand - all natural, nothing gross!
Race DayAll runners must be in the corral on the beach by 7:15 a.m. SHARP. Please have your number on your front and your chip on your Ankle
There will be one window decal per packet, which must be displayed in your window the morning of the race to get on the base.
Take the Northhampton Blvd. Exit (exit 282). Follow Northhampton to the 2nd Independence Exit (Amphibious Base). Follow to Shore Drive where you will turn left. Follow Shore Drive to your 1st light, which is the entrance to Gate 3. After passing through the gate, please follow signs to the designated parking areas.
From I-264, take the Independence/Pembroke Exit. Follow Independence until the end (Shore Drive). Take a left at the light on Shore Drive. Follow Shore Drive to the 1st light, which is the entrance to Gate 3. After passing through the gate, please follow signs to the designated parking areas.
Enter Little Creek Base using Gate 3, proceed to Gator Blvd., turn left. Make a right on to Hewitt Drive and follow security signs to designate Mud Run parking areas. Don't forget a photo ID to show at the base gate. Please follow the instructions of the volunteers and security personnel.
ResultsAwards will be given out after the last runners have finished. There may be a slight delay to ensure accurate compilation of results, meanwhile enjoy cheering on the youngsters in the mini Mud Run
The goal is to post results on this site www.asymcamudrun.com within 24 hours of race completion.
No, but the awards will not be mailed. If you can't arrange for someone to pick up your award, it can be picked up at the Armed Services YMCA.
The ASYMCAThe Armed Services YMCA of Hampton Roads is a branch of the Armed Services YMCA of the USA which in turn is an association of the YMCA of the USA. ASYMCA is a charitable, not for profit who receives funding from the United Way/ Combined Federal Campaign, fees charged for programming and fund raising efforts like the MUD RUN. Our mission is to improve the quality of life for junior enlisted military members, their spouses, and children through values oriented social, recreational, personal development, crisis prevention, deployment separation and child development programs
ASYMCA programs include child care, child development, spouse support activities like Mom' s day out, jiggles and giggles, Scampers, aerobics classes, Baby sitting classes, Ship Support Group meetings, Unit arrival support, and the Military Lounge at Norfolk International airport.
The main location is in Virginia Beach just off Independence Blvd. located at 1465 Lakeside Road near Little Creek Naval Amphibious Base. Other locations include the community centers at Wadsworth Navy Housing, Ben Moreell Navy Housing, and Norfolk Crossing. As previously mentioned, the ASYMCA is also located at the airport.
Either call the ASYMCA at 757-363-1884 or e-mail the ASYMCA
First, by participating in the Mud Run and encouraging family and friends to also join the fun, you're helping to raise funds for the ASYMCA. However, you can also help by selecting the ASYMCA as your designated charity during the annual CFC and United Way Fund Raising drives. The ASYMCA agency number for both the CFC and United Way is 5007. Thanks for your support.