‘Romp in the swamp’ set for Feb. 25

Marine Corps Community Services

Marine Corps Community Services will host the “dirtiest race in town” at Marine Corps Base, Hawaii (MCBH), Kaneohe Bay at 7 a.m. Feb. 25, starting at Boondocker Field.

The 5-mile “Swamp Romp” will consist of various obstacles including mud pits, water holes, a beach run, low crawls and climbing walls.

Registration is open at http://www.mccshawaii.com/ cgfit.shtml until 4:30 p.m. today. Fees are $135 for a six-person team and increase to $150 after the Feb. 17 early deadline. Late registration will be accepted by walk in or by mail at the Kaneohe Bay Semper Fit Center. All entries must be received by Feb. 22.

The six-person team event, with roughly 450 teams, is open to the general public.

In addition, a Swamp Romp Health, Fitness and Wellness Expo will be held from 3-7 p.m. Feb. 24 at the Kahuna’s Ballroom on MCBH. All military members, family members and civilians are welcome to both events. Packet and timing chip pickup for the race will be available at the expo. Packets will not be available for pickup on race day.

The health, fitness and wellness expo will feature an array of booths offering products, services and workshops geared toward healthy living.

For more information, call the Semper Fit Varsity Sports coordinator at 2547590.