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Sunrise Run Before the Sundown

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Cherry Point, North Carolina, United States

calendar_today 02 Jun, 2026

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About the Event

Join us for the "Sunrise Run Before The Sundown" 5k run at Marine Corps Base, Cherry Point as we bid farewell to the legendary AV-8 Harrier. As the Harrier community commemorates the aircraft's storied history and its contributions to our Marine Corps, this 5K run will honor the remarkable flights and missions the Harrier has undertaken while safeguarding our great nation. This run will initiate a full day of activities to commemorate the Harrier Community as we bid farewell to the AV-8 aircraft.

Registration:

$25 through race day

Awards:

Top 3 Overall Male and Female
Top Male and Female in each age group: 15 & Under, 16–19, 20–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, 60–69, 70+
Top 3 Active Duty Spouse
Oldest Aviator
Oldest Marine
Youngest Marine

Giveaway:

Registration includes a race t-shirt

Course:

The Course will start and end on the West end of Runway 5 aboard MCAS Cherry Point, NC

Races Offered

5K

Jun 02, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$25.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for June in Cherry Point.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 21.2° / 29.2°

wb_sunny 22.8° / 30.6°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 11.2 /

water_drop 76.5%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 21.2° / 29.2°

wb_sunny 22.8° / 30.6°

air 11.2 km/h

water_drop 76.5%

About Cherry Point

Learn more about the host city, Cherry Point.

Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point or MCAS Cherry Point is a United States Marine Corps airfield located in Havelock, North Carolina, United States, in the eastern part of the state. It was built in 1941, and was commissioned in 1942 and is currently home to the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing.