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ARCHIVED RACE: Operation Commando @ Bluestone, National Park, Pembrokeshire, Wales on 05 October 2012
Race Info & Description
Race Information:
- Event Name: Operation Commando
- Date: 05 October 2012
- Start Time: 19.00
- Venue: Bluestone, National Park
- Organised By: Royal Marines Association
- Race Website: Click Here.
Race Facilities
- Has Toilets? Yes
- Has Changing Facilities? Yes
- Has Water Stations? Yes
- Has Prizes / Awards? No
Race Description
– OPERATION COMMANDO –
Repel Hostile Forces with The Royal Marines
Have You Got What It Takes to Be a Royal Marine for the Weekend?
Prepare to Move Out: October 5th – 7th 2012
Location for Battle: Bluestone, National Park, Wales
“Hostile forces have landed on a remote coastline. They are steadily making their way inland. You are part of an elite four man team briefed to repel the impending attack.”
The Mission: Undertake a mission with The Royal Marines that will test your physical endurance, mental ability, teamwork and leadership skills. Gather a team of four friends, for one weekend only and transform yourself into a Royal Marines Fire Team.
Battle Orders: Fire and maneuver, minefield extraction and casualty evacuations are just a few of the challenges which each team will endure over the weekend. Suitable for all fitness levels, Operation Commando is an adventure weekend designed by the Royal Marines to give mere mortals a taste of life in the armed forces. Designed with true spirit and passion, this adventure weekend will be like no other. Help raise funds for wounded Royal Marines and have a great time doing so. Over 30 serving and former Royal Marines will be guiding all teams through Operation Commando to provide an authentic Royal Marines experience.
The Price To Save A Life: Operation Commando starts from just £149 per adventurer. Teams are required to raise funds prior to the event. Places are limited so gather a team of four friends now!
Visit www.operationcommando.co.uk if you think you have what it takes.
Facebook: www.facebook.com/operationcommando
Twitter: @opcommando
– OVER AND OUT –
Race Venue and Map
Race Location:
- Venue: Bluestone, National Park
- Town/City: Narberth
- State/County: Pembrokeshire
- Country: United Kingdom
- Postcode / Google Map Co-ordinates: SA67 8DE
- How to Find Start Line:
- Nearest Parking: Bluestone
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Race Entry
Race Entry
- Entry Fee: £100 deposit per team
- Enter on Day: No
- Online Entry:

- Postal Entry: No
- Closing Date:
- Entry Limit: 16 team places (4 people each) left as of 17th March 2012
- Entry Contact / Race Secretary: opcomm@captiveminds.com
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