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WHAT IS THE "DESERT RUN"?
 The Desert Run is an off-road course between 15 and 20 miles long with 5 game playing stations along the way and the ½ waypoint has a porta-potty. You’ll encounter some rocks, sandy washes, hills and some extreme areas for the hardcore enthusiast. If you don’t feel comfortable with an obstacle, we’ll direct you to the easy way around. Our event is co-sponsored by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and held at Means Dry Lake in Johnson Valley, CA. Our event will have plenty of family fun at Base Camp and a course sure to please everyone. Over 450 vehicles participate annually, making the total attendance at approximately 1800 people. There will be a Balance Beam, Vehicle Articulation Ramp, Kids Games, Bounce House, Prize Drawings, Vendor Displays, Hot Food, 50/50 Drawing! This is not a race, so bring the whole family!!! 4X4, Motorcycles, Quads, Buggies and all other off road vehicles welcome!!!!!
WHO CAN ENTER?
 Anyone who can legally drive his or her off-road vehicle in rough terrain. This is a family event and we encourage the whole family to participate. We offer a course designed to challenge everyone’s skills; whether it’s your first time out in your new sport utility or your hundredth in your reconditioned land rover, you’re sure to have a great time! We've included an easy way around tough obstacles. Entering allows you to play 5 different games and become eligible for the door prizes, given away after the event. This is a family event; not a race! So bring the kids and plan on a good time. Course length is between 20-30 miles through the desert, so be sure to bring plenty of water and gas for everyone in your vehicle.
FACILITIES
 There is open camping permitted. We provide port-o-johns, a first aid station, a chuck wagon and a trash dumpster at Base Camp. Trash bags are included with your entry packet. Hot food and drinks will be available on Friday till 7PM, Saturday 7AM till 7PM & Sunday 7AM till 10AM at Base Camp. Its 15 miles to the nearest town so bring plenty of water, ice, food and gas!
DIRECTIONS TO THE DESERT RUN
LOCATION CHANGE! Base camp will be located at Mean’s Dry Lake. Take highway 247 (19 mi North from Yucca Valley, 26 mi South from Lucerne Valley) to Boone Rd. Turn east on to Boone Road and follow the signs to base camp.
RULES & REGULATIONS
Motorcycles, quads, rails & ATV’s must have a current green or red Off-Road sticker. Helmets or seat belts must be worn
at all times. No riding in the back of vehicles without proper restraints. Alcohol, firearms, or explosives
(such as fireworks) are not allowed on the course. Pets must be on a leash at all times while at Base Camp.
The speed limit is 10 MPH around Base Camp and all other campsites. Participants and campers must follow all BLM rules
and regulations while on BLM land.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
HOW DO I ENTER?
PRE-REGISTRATION BY MAIL: Send completed registration forms and payment to:
WHERE DOES MY ENTRY MONEY GO?
Morongo Basin Search & Rescue is a non-profit volunteer organization with the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Dept.
The money is used to purchase new equipment and training for the unit.
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*Check in at Base Camp to
receive your packet. Check or money order must be mailed in by September 10, 2010 to receive
the discount. Due to the volume of entries, confirmation notices will not be mailed out. However, you may contact us
at 760-365-8185, 760-366-4175 or use the