Runners are encouraged to arrive early and utilize pre-race shuttles from one of three designated lots. There is no parking at the start-finish area for Marine Corps 17.75K.
Marine Corps 17.75K shuttles will service the following parking locations:
Carpooling is strongly encouraged to ensure all participants can obtain parking at one of the three lots. Other non-shuttle parking options are available in the area including Moncure Park, Brittany Neighborhood Park and Montclair Commuter Lot, each located off Route 234.
Runners being dropped off by someone or using a rideshare service should use Rt. 234 N. at Waterway Drive (Lake Montclair Center).
Free pre-event shuttles are accessible to runners and spectators from the designated parking locations. On event morning, shuttles will begin operating at 4:30 a.m. It is strongly recommended runners arrive no later than 6 a.m. The last shuttle will depart the designated parking lots at 6:20 a.m. to ensure that all participants arrive to the start line in time.
Post-event shuttles are available to runners and spectators beginning at 8:30 a.m. Shuttles will depart from the 17.75K finish area and return to the designated parking lots. Each shuttle bus will be labeled with a specific parking destination.
The biggest delays will be seen on Route 234 between Waterway Drive and Country Club Drive. Closures and times will follow as such:
Event Day Detours:
South Route 234 traffic will be detoured onto Waterway Drive starting at 6:30 a.m. Traffic will be rerouted to Route 234 at Country Club Drive.
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The 17.75K works with Jems Hospitality, proud housing partner, to secure the best discounted deals with convenient hotels for 17.75K participants. Available hotels include the Hampton Inn Dumfries/Quantico, SpringHill Suites Potomac Mills Woodbridge, Hilton Garden Inn Woodbridge and more.
**JEMS Hospitality is the only authorized housing agent for the 17.75K. Please be aware that there have been some pirating sites.**
Recognized for impeccable organization on an iconic course managed by the US Marines in Arlington, VA and the nation’s capital, the Marine Corps Marathon is one of the largest marathons in the US and the world. Known as ‘the best marathon for beginners,’ the MCM is the largest marathon in the world that doesn’t offer prize money, earning its nickname, “The People’s Marathon.” The weekend also offers the MCM10K and MCM50K.