• Zero Dark Dirty is now open to the general public with the following stipulations: Those without base access must do one of the following:
• Arrange to be sponsored by an authorized base patron to obtain a visitors pass.
• Arrange to be escorted in on race morning by an authorized base patron.
• Sign up for the race, bring your confirmation email (printed or on your phone), Real ID or passport, car insurance, and vehicle registration to the Visitor Center prior to event day to obtain a 1-day pass.

Other Restrictions

• You will need to pass a background check (at the Visitor Center) to obtain a visitor pass.
• Those under the age of 18 cannot obtain a visitor pass and must be escorted on base.
• Those in possession of a visitor pass cannot escort another adult who doesn’t have a pass.

Please do not register for the run unless these requirements have been coordinated. Patrons who don’t make arrangements or obtain a pass to enter Camp Pendleton will be turned away and no refund will be issued.

The Camp Pendleton Visitor Center is located in BLDG 20255T, adjacent to the Main Gate near I-5.

Business hours are: Mon-Fri 7:30am-3:30pm.

Due to the large demand for visitor passes, please obtain your pass as soon as you register to avoid being turned away due to extended waiting times or unforeseen closures. Usually, the best time to come is first thing in the morning. Avoid Fridays as that day is always extremely busy.

VIEW MAP FOR VISITOR CENTER

T-Shirts: $20 Limited quantities and sizes available.
Headlamps (REQUIRED): $5 online, $10 day-of purchase, or bring your own (must be headlamp or flashlight – you cannot use your phone light).

• Online pre-sale t-shirts sales closes Dec 27 at midnight.
• Online Registration closes Jan 18 at midnight.

• 13+ age limit (for safety, please adhere to the age limit)
• No headphones/ear buds allowed
• HEADLAMPS REQUIRED – No exceptions
• No strollers due to rough terrain
• Event is held rain or shine (unless deemed unsafe)
• Pendleton Races has the right to modify the course if necessary for safety or base training exercises
• Course closes at 7:30pm.

I-5 Southbound
Take the Camp Pendleton/Harbor Drive exit and turn left.
Enter the main gate and continue on Vandegrift for approximately 8 miles.
Turn left at Santa Margarita Road.
Turn right at Lake O’Neill Road and follow event signs to parking area.

San Luis Rey Gate
Enter the gate and proceed approximately 4 miles on Vandegrift.
Turn right at Santa Margarita Road.
Turn right at Lake O’Neill Road and follow event signs to parking area.