The JSO 10K is a unique trail race located on the beautiful and scenic tank trails and fire breaks of Historic Fort Liberty. This all off-road course is a very challenging dirt, mud, gravel and sand trail. There is an 800 limit for registered participants.
The race is open to all ages and abilities. While the majority of our participants come from the Fort Liberty and the surrounding community, we do have participants from nearby states. It is a great time for all, bring your friends and family, and enjoy a great event that you just cannot find anywhere else in this area. The JSO 10K is part of the Triangle Race Series.
The Joint Special Operations 10K Run/5K Walk page is sponsored by the Special Operations Communicators Association.
- 2024 event is Saturday, November 9, starting at 8:00 am
- Registration fee through 2 November will be $35. After that it is $40
- Please join us in saluting our military and their families
- The course is USA Track and Field certified #NC-10117-PH
- The race will feature state-of-the-art disposable bib-chip timing by Precision Race, LLC
- Although we love our 4-legged friends, absolutely no pets at the event. This is not our policy but MWR's. We ask that you please leave them at home
- SOCA pays MWR to use the pavilion. No outside organizations are authorized to conduct any fundraising, set-up tents, or advertising. Thank you for understanding.
- Off-road jogging strollers are acceptable on the course. The course is a trail run with sand and possibly muddy. A standard sidewalk stroller will not make it through the course
- Packet pick-up and day-of-race registration is at Beckwith Lodge on Fort Liberty between 6:00-7:30 am
- Pre-race packet pick-up with t-shirts will be available on November 7th at the Airborne innovation Lab parking lot (old Sports USA ) on Long Street between 4:00-6:00 pm and the following day November 8th at DICK'S Sporting Goods at the Freedom Town Center between 12:00-3:00 pm. We will also accept late registrations during these times. Remember registration cost at that time will be $40.
- Packets include your race T-shirt, the DICK'S Sporting Goods coupon, your coveted 2025 calendar, and possibly some other goodies.
- While at DICK'S Sporting Goods on 8 NOV, be sure to use your 20% coupon inside your race packet. The coupon is good from 8 NOV 24 (Friday) to 10 NOV (Sunday). *Coupon does have a few exceptions.
- Superior Bakery fried croissants and Krispy Kreme donuts are available to refuel after the race. Water is also avaialble with coffee provided by the Mindful Mug after the race.
- After the awards ceremony, we raffle prizes. All registered participants will receive a free raffle ticket. Prizes range from $50 DICK'S Sporting Goods giftcards to local running store giftcards as well as local eating establishment giftcards. We love our sponsors and donors!
- All children, regardless of age, must be registered unless being carried or in a stroller
- Awards are presented to the one overall male and female (will not be eligible for age group awards). Top 3 Male & Female runners in each age group (1st gold, 2nd silver or 3rd bronze medal). Oldest and youngest 10K finishers will also receive a small trophy.
- The 5K for runners or walkers will not be officially timed
- All runners and walkers will receive a commemorative finishers coin at the finish line
- Appropriate attire required. Please remember this is a family event
- We do not accept team entries
- Registration online at www.ItsYourRace.com or please send your completed registration and a check or money order to the below address
- 5K runners and walkers will be issued a bib number without a timing chip; only 10K runners are timed
Participating in the Virtual 10K:
Complete your virtual 10K and enter your results by November 9, 2024.
You can get your virutal 10K results online in either of two ways:
- Use the ItsYourRace mobile app to track your 10K. The app can track, measure, and time your run, notify you when you have completed your 10K distance, and prompt you to upload your time into the online results. You can even include a "selfie" or other photo from your phone in your results.
- If you don't want to use the ItsYourRace app you can time your 10K run however you want - in another app (e.g. MapMyRun, Strava, etc). You can then manually upload your time into the online results. CLICK HERE to get to the results, click the "Update Time" button next to your name and add your time. (You will need to be logged into your ItsYourRace account with the same address you used to register for the event.)
SOCA
P.O. Box 73409
Fort Liberty, NC 28307-5002
