Marines plan two-day, 230-mile run on Okinawa
CAMP FOSTER, Okinawa — Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Bases Okinawa, will host the 230-mile USMC Birthday Commemorative Run this year to honor the Marine Corps’ birthday.
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Stars and Stripes
Pacific edition, Wednesday, September 28, 2005
CAMP FOSTER, Okinawa — Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Bases Okinawa, will host the 230-mile USMC Birthday Commemorative Run this year to honor the Marine Corps’ birthday.
The event will be held on Camp Foster and consist of individuals running one-mile increments, culminating in a formation run for the final two miles. Interested runners will be able to sign up for a time slot and will have 10 minutes to run the one-mile segment.
The run begins at 5 p.m. Nov. 8 and continues until 7 a.m. Nov. 10.
This event is open to all Defense Department personnel, civilian employees, family members and local nationals with base access. No base access will be granted to participate in this event.
For more information and details on registering, contact Capt. Butts at DSN 645-5389 or e-mail companyofficeh&sbn@mcbbutler.usmc.mil.