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The Marine Corps Marathon

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Marine Corps Marathon runners with the Washington Monument in the Background

Marine Corps Marathon runners with the Washington Monument in the Background

Photo Credit: Courtesy of MarathonFoto
Description:
A weekend of fun surrounds this annual race, now in its 33rd year. The beautiful course, which has appropriately earned the nicknames The Marathon of the Monuments and the People's Marathon begins in Arlington, Virginia, crosses into Washington, D.C., passing the Kennedy Center and numerous monuments and memorials, including the Lincoln, FDR, Korean War and Vietnam Veteran's memorials, Washington Monument, and the U.S. Capitol. The course finishes in Arlington at the U.S. Marine Corps Memorial.

See pictures of previous races and some of the beautiful views along the course: Marine Corp Marathon Picture Gallery
Date and Starting Times:
  • Date - October 25, 2009

  • Starting Times - Marine Corps Marathon wheelchair and hand cycle participants start at 7:50 a.m. Marathon Runners start at 8:00 a.m. The MCM10K begins at 8:20 a.m.
2009 Marine Corps Marathon Registration:
Online Registration for the 2009 Marine Corps Marathon begins on April 1, 2009 at noon ET.

Active Duty Military members (including Reservists) can register between March 2 and March 31, 2009 at a discounted rate. When registering with this option, your active duty ID card is required at Packet Pick-up to receive race materials.

Online Registration: Marine Corp Marathon Registration
10K and Healthy Kids Fun Run Registration:
  • 10K Race - Registration for the 10K race will begin on May 13, 2009. The race field is limited, so sign up early to make sure you receive a spot.
  • Healthy Kids Fun Run - The MCM Healthy Kids Fun Run is an untimed, one-mile run for children ages 6-13. Registration begins online on May 13, 2009.
Additional Information:
To find out about the Marine Corps Marathon weekend events and other MCM scheduled races and events: For information about many other popular and unique Southern marathons, visit: Marathons in the Southeast U.S.
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