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Marine Recon Challenge

The Recon Challenge is a grueling competition that involves two-man teams of Marines competing in various demanding events. The challenge typically includes activities such as running over sand and slick rocks, swimming in the surf, and carrying heavy rucksacks.
 
The challenge is known for pushing the teams through some of the most arduous events in the world of Marine reconnaissance, covering a distance of almost 26 miles.

FRA & Marine Recon Challenge

Since the start of the Marine Recon Challenge, the Force Recon Association (FRA) has helped sponsor this event every year as well as attending to support their Brothers. This annual event happens on Camp Pendleton, CA typically in the spring of every year. 

Join us to  support the participants of the intense Recon Challenge and connect with our Recon Brothers with the Recon Challenge Reunion with the FRA. 

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16th annual

Recon Challenge

Friday 25 April 2025

 Advanced Infantry Training Battalion, SOI (West)

REMINDER: San Onofre Gate to SOI-W is closed

Take Cristianitos Gate or Las Pulgas Gate

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Hosted by Reconnaissance Training Company

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Live Updates on the Recon Challenge

Provided by RTc

Go to the website in the button then use the username and password below to log in.

Username

recon@blackohm.com

Password (case sensitive)

RECONview25! 

You will need to select the Active Event.  It will be the only event listed.

16th Annual Recon Challenge
Spectator Information

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Details

Location

Recon Training Company (RTC), Camp Pendleton


Base Access Point

Cristianitos Gate only

Timeline

Base Access

0500–0900

(Must enter during this time)

 

Event Start

0600

Awards Ceremony

1800

Transportation

RTC will serve as the central spectator hub. Most morning events will take place here. Transportation will be provided to designated training areas for spectators wishing to observe additional portions of the challenge.

Note: An RTC representative will be at Cristianitos Gate from 0500–0900. Spectators must check in during this window to gain access.

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The Marine Recon Challenge
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The Marine Recon Challenge

Silhouetted palm trees dotted a creeping sunrise to the east, and a waning moon hung in the black sky above the Pacific Ocean at 5 a.m. Friday morning as 22 current and former Reconnaissance Marines stood on the San Onofre Beach shoreline aboard Camp Pendleton, California, waiting to start a grueling day. “Three! Two! One!” a Marine yelled, starting the 2021 Recon Challenge. Competing in two-man teams, the Marines took off over sand and slick rocks, rifles slung across their backs and carrying rucksacks weighing at least 50 pounds. Without hesitation, they waded into the surf, shrinking smaller and smaller until they disappeared in the waves. The 1,000-meter ocean swim was an initial baptism to kick off the 2021 Marine Recon Challenge. Competitors put their strength and endurance to the ultimate test during the punishing, daylong contest. Each Recon Marine wore the name of one of his fallen brothers on his pack, and the Gold Star families of the fallen were on hand to observe the commemorative event throughout the day. They cheered competitors on at several of the challenge’s 10 events and welcomed the Marines at the finish line. Continue reading here: https://coffeeordie.com/marine-recon-challenge-2021/ ----------------- #usmc #marines #recon #military #blackriflecoffee #coffeeordie Want to keep up with all the latest stories on Coffee or Die? Go to https://www.coffeeordie.com. Make sure to follow Coffee or Die Magazine on social media: Facebook: www.facebook.com/coffeeordiemag Instagram: @coffeeordiemag Twitter: @coffeeordie1754 Follow BRCC on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackriflec... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blackrifleco... Twitter: https://twitter.com/blckriflecoffee
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