12U Boys race the 2017 Camp Pendleton Marine Corps Mud Run

The 12U OCWPC Boys teams paired up & geared up for some team building and down-and-dirty good fun at the annual Camp Pendleton Marine Corps Mud Run this year and they had a blast! Here are a few photos from the day; hope you enjoy!

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Suited up and ready to jump on the next available bus to take us to the next leg of our journey towards the Camp Pendleton Mud Run.

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We had to hoof it for a mile or so to get to the mud run, but there was plenty to see along the way.

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Couldn’t pass up this opportunity – the coaches & the boys pose with Marines and their surface-to-air missile transport.

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Checking in and getting their race numbers.

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The troops advancing on the mud run festivities.

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Coach Adam leading the advance.

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Our race wasn’t for 30 minutes or so, so there was plenty of time to grab freebies like t-shirts being shot out of a cannon into the crowd.

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Alright! It’s “Get Ready” time! Heading to the startline.

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A last minute huddle before pushing into the crowd at the start line.

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“Bang!” It’s “Go” time!

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Let’s go, OC!

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This is near the end of the race; the teams coming in together as one.

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Coach Vlaho getting ready to take the muddy plunge.

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Coach Nick leading the way into the muddy finale!

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Vlaho with an assist! The rest of the gang slogging through and having a great time.

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No, that’s not a scene from Platoon, it’s the boys pushing through the last hurdles, heading to the finish line.

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You made it! Congrats, OC! Way to go! Now – off to the showers!

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Getting ready to walk through the body wash stations and head into the crazy fun Dr. Bronners’ Magic Foam Experience Machine.

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Ah, yeah! Dr. Bronner’s Magic Foam Experience Machine blanketing the kids and coaches in soapy peppermint fantastic foam! Now that’s how you get clean!

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Coach Nick enjoying the foam!

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Ah! The final wash down before heading off to even more good times with the team.

The day was amazing – the kids, coaches & parents had a blast and the team grew stronger. Can’t wait until next year! Go, OC!

 

Photos by Christie S. & Jesse Brossa

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