Sunrise Run Before the Sundown
About this race
Join us for the "Sunrise Run Before The Sundown" 5k run at Marine Corps Base, Cherry Point as we bid farewell to the legendary AV-8 Harrier. As the Harrier community commemorates the aircraft's storied history and its contributions to our Marine Corps, this 5K run will honor the remarkable flights and missions the Harrier has undertaken while safeguarding our great nation. This run will initiate a full day of activities to commemorate the Harrier Community as we bid farewell to the AV-8 aircraft.
Registration:
- $25 through race day
Awards:
- Top 3 Overall Male and Female
- Top Male and Female in each age group: 15 & Under, 16–19, 20–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, 60–69, 70+
- Top 3 Active Duty Spouse
- Oldest Aviator
- Oldest Marine
- Youngest Marine
Giveaway:
Registration includes a race t-shirt
Course:
The Course will start and end on the West end of Runway 5 aboard MCAS Cherry Point, NC
Join fellow runners on June 2, 2026 for the Sunrise Run Before the Sundown. It's a fantastic 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Cherry Point.
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5K
About Cherry Point
Sunrise Run Before the Sundown takes place in Cherry Point, North Carolina, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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