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May.18.2020
MCM Event Series Lineup Receive a Shakeup
The Belleau Wood 8K and Recon Ruck, events originally planned for June 20, will occur alongside the Quantico 12K on August 22 with corresponding virtual options. Run Amuck will become a do-it-yourself (DIY), virtual-only experience, while the Quantico Tri will be removed from the event schedule and be replaced by a new virtual option. “Marines […]
May.18.2020
Announcing the Marine Corps Duathlon
The dual skilled challenge has been issued. Ride and run. The sprint distance multisport event is offered as a virtual only competition in 2020. Participants receive an incredible shirt and stunning finisher medal. Registration Register to participate in the inaugural Marine Corps Duathlon to bike and #RunWithTheMarines. This event replaces the Quantico Tri on the […]
May.11.2020
4 Ways to Stay Connected to Your Running Community
With stay-at-home orders and social distancing still in place to help combat the global pandemic we’re all facing, runners may be missing the motivation and camaraderie that comes with group training and running with friends. While group meetings are not physically possible right now – and we don’t know how long it will last – […]
May.08.2020
MCM Mother's Day Stories
In celebration of Mother’s Day, the Marine Corps Marathon (MCM) community shared stories of their moms – the role models, the cheerleaders, the warriors and the heroes. Janette Brindle I originally started running this marathon in 2012 when a friend of mine told me about it. He told me if I was going to run […]
May.07.2020
A Home Away From Home for Military & Veteran Families
Fisher House is proud to have been part of the Marine Corps Marathon since 2006. It has been a cornerstone of the athletic event fundraising program and a wonderful way to support those that serve. For Fisher House Foundation runners, the Marine Corps Marathon is just as much about supporting military and veteran families as […]
May.07.2020
Injury Prevention Tips While Running
The coronavirus pandemic has undoubtedly brought about new challenges and stressors with so many people stuck at home. Exercise routines have been uprooted and even for the avid runner, going outside for a routine run can feel overwhelming and lonely trying to remain socially distant from other runners and pedestrians. While everyone is looking for […]
Apr.27.2020
Tips for Training in the time of COVID-19 from the MCM Psyching Team
Established in 2019, the Marine Corps Marathon (MCM) Psyching Team consists of sport psychologists and sport performance consultants who provide mental strategies, as well as relaxation and mindfulness techniques to participants while on specific segments of the MCM course. Psyching Team members are trained in these methods and can appropriately tailor advice to the individual […]
Apr.24.2020
Volunteer Spotlight: Employers Leading the Charge
Marine Corps Marathon (MCM) sponsor, KPMG, works with global businesses and industries to develop solutions for asset management, health services, manufacturing and energy and natural resources, just to name a few. On event day, their employees are focused on providing solutions and support for nearly 30,000 runners. KPMG’s extraordinary level of organization and motivation makes […]
Apr.24.2020
Celebrating Kids who are Running Virtually, Too
Since 1986, April has been designated by the Department of Defense (DOD) as the Month of the Military Child to honor and recognize the sacrifices that military children make when one or both parents are in the military. Military families and children are great sources of inspiration. By virtue of having one or more of […]
Apr.22.2020
Volunteer Spotlight: Blumling on Finding Her Place as a Key Volunteer
Susan “Susie” Blumling has a kind and true heart. As an English Special Education teacher and case manager for Special Ed students at Potomac Senior High School, Blumling steadfastly works to guide her students through high school and onto receiving diplomas. She brings the same passion to her volunteer work at the Marine Corps Marathon […]