Version: 20190613 v4
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The assignments are using the Recon Ruck Course Map
WPSS are self-service water points. There are no volunteers at these points but us.
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We will meet at the McDonald’s at 13500 Russell Rd A, Quantico, VA 22134. This is the McDonald’s located on base, at the rear gate next to the Exchange. Please remember to bring appropriate identification to get on base (you driver’s license is acceptable, other forms of government ID may also be).
We will meet at 0500. Recon Ruck steps off at 0600, Run Amuck Wave 1 starts at 0700. Operators at Mile 5 and Main Aid need to be at Start-Stop to meet their guide to their location by 0500.
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Our primary mission is eyes on the course to provide safety and back up the Marine Corps Marathon personnel. In the event of a downed runner, contact OSV immediately. There will be appropriate medical support on site for the duration of the event under the command of Top Doc.
There are three concurrent races occurring during this event.
Run Amuck: The messiest MCM event guarantees runners will slip, slide and slosh through nearly four miles of wild obstacles, fun challenges and muddy terrain.
Belleau Wood 8K: Run 4.97 miles in the spirit of the Marines who earned the nickname “Devil Dogs.”
Recon Ruck (NEW): The Recon Ruck sends participants into Quantico’s hills, trails and roadways for a 12-mile journey while wearing a weighted pack [1].
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We have permission to park at, or near the critical points. Please make sure to keep your vehicle as far off the course as possible.
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Based on our site survey, the course can be managed with HTs, with a couple of caveats:
Where possible, a headset is a valuable asset.
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We will plan to operate on simplex at 147.525, the normal ARES operational frequency. Relays may be needed. All support requests need to be sent to OSV, where they will be managed as in an EOC situation.
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Any questions asked by the public or the media, are to be directed to the Race Officials. We will have our PIO, Tom, W4PIO on site if anyone has questions about Amateur Radio specifically.
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The Recon Ruck sends PWCARES into Quantico’s hills, trails and roadways for a 12-mile journey while wearing a weighted pack full of radio gear. ↩