500 Mile Club blazes its own trail with service members

Running 500 miles is equivalent to journeying from Camp Pendleton to San Francisco; a massive accomplishment for any avid runner.

Base fitness centers offer a program that encourages service members to challenge their ability and achieve a demanding feat of running that distance.

The 500 Mile Club is a program offered by Marine Corps Community Services’ Semper Fit division for service members interested in improving their run time and adding an edge to their physical fitness level.

The club has over 1,000 members, and is open to all active duty military, their families, retirees and Department...