The Commodore Run Returns to NSA Crane

September 10, 2015

CRANE, Ind. – Don’t miss out on the chance to experience the hidden gem of southern Indiana running when the Naval Support Activity Crane Commodore Run returns on Saturday, Oct. 24. The NSA Crane Commodore Run began in 1986 and was held annually until of the events of 9/11 led to its suspension. Following a 14-year hiatus, this highly-anticipated event is ready to make its return. The 2015 NSA Crane Commodore Run, proudly sponsored by Crane Federal Credit Union, will feature a half marathon, a 5K run/walk and a post-race party and awards ceremony for all participants. Entry for the 2015 Commodore Run is open to the public, and costs $50 per person for the half marathon and $30 per person for the 5K run/walk. All half marathon participants will receive a long sleeve technical shirt and all 5K run/walk participants will receive a short sleeve cotton t-shirt. Half marathon finishers will also receive a unique finisher’s medal. Awards will be presented to the top two male and female finishers for each age division in both the half marathon and 5K run/walk. The half marathon will feature 10 age divisions: 19 and under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59 and 60 and over. The 5K run/walk will have six age divisions: 19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59 and 60 and over. Participation in this year's event is capped at 500 runners, and the deadline for online registration is Sunday, Oct. 18 at midnight. If the race is not sold out by this time, cash only late registration will be accepted on Friday, Oct. 23 at packet pick-up. Late registration is $55 for the half marathon and $35 for the 5K run/walk, and participant shirts are not guaranteed. Race packet pick-up will be held at the following locations during the designated times:
  • Friday, Oct. 23 from 8 a.m. to noon at NSA Crane Cafeteria, Bldg. 121, 300 Hwy 361, Crane, IN 47522 (authorized base patrons only).
  • Friday, Oct. 23 from 2 to 6 p.m. at Crane Federal Credit Union, Bloomington Branch, 3855 W. Jonathan Drive, Bloomington, IN 47404.
  • Saturday, Oct. 24 from 6:30 to 8 a.m. at West Gate Training Center, 13598 E. Westgate Drive, Odon, IN 47562.
All participants are encouraged to arrive on race day prior to 8 a.m. to ensure parking availability and allow for adequate time to prepare for the race. Authorized personnel can park in the Crane Cafeteria parking lot.  Parking for all others will be available at the West Gate Training Center with shuttles running every 15 minutes between the hours of 6:45 and 8:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The half marathon is scheduled to start at 9 a.m. with the 5K run/walk starting at 9:30 a.m. The post-race party will last from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.  The post-race party will feature hot chili, and registered participants ages 21 and over will receive two complimentary beers. Participants unaffiliated with the base are allowed to bring one guest each and must identify the name of their guest at the time of race registration. Guests can pay $5 for entry into the post-race party and beer will be available for purchase. To volunteer for the 2015 NSA Crane Commodore Run, contact the volunteer coordinator at volunteer@discovermwr.com, call (812) 854-3773, or visit http://www.discovermwr.com/commodorerun/volunteer-sign-up. All volunteers will receive at t-shirt. For more information, visit www.discovermwr.com/commodorerun/ or contact David Helming at (812) 854-3835 or e-mail commodorerun@discovermwr.com.