Pope Mud Run Published Oct. 14, 2010 POPE AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. -- Pope AFB will hold their first-ever mud run Nov. 19. The 5K is open to military and DoD civilian participants only and will be held at the site of the former Pope Willow Lakes Golf Course. The run will begin at 1 p.m. with runner registration beginning at 11 a.m. In conjunction with the event, there will also be tailgating beginning at 10 a.m. Both military and civilians are invited to attend. For race day information and registration, please call 394-3600 or to reserve your tailgate spot contact 394-1324.