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Apr.21.2020
Marine Corps 1775K Virtual Event Stories
Due to the impact and rapid development of coronavirus (COVID-19), the Marine Corps Marathon Organization (MCMO) has been making critical changes to the 2020 event schedule. One of those changes was the cancellation of the Marine Corps 17.75K, which was scheduled for March 28. Registered participants were offered the opportunity to run the event virtually […]
Apr.21.2020
Marine Corps Marathon Recognized as Gold-Level Sustainable Event
The 2019 Marine Corps Marathon (MCM) was awarded Gold level certification by the Council for Responsible Sport, an organization that independently verifies the socially and environmentally responsible work by sports events. This is the second time the MCM has earned the Gold level certification. Previously, the MCM earned Silver level certification in 2009 and again […]
Apr.17.2020
MCM Volunteer Spotlight: On the Frontlines with Niemann
Medical volunteer Andrew Niemann is incredibly busy on event morning setting up tents to receive runners. He remains there to work with runners in need well after the Marine Corps Marathon (MCM) is over. He admits event day can be long and tedious but says, “At the end of the day, I always feel that […]
Apr.16.2020
MCM Volunteer Spotlight: Brad Brecher, the Marine, Runner and Dream Volunteer
Brad Brecher, the Agency Legal Consultant for the North Carolina Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, served ten years on Marine Corps active duty as a Staff Judge Advocate, from 2009-2019. Major Brecher continues serving at the Marine Forces Reserve Office of the Staff Judge Advocate, headquartered in New Orleans, LA and he maintains a […]
Apr.14.2020
MCM Volunteer Spotlight: Semper Fi & America’s Fund
Along the 26.2 miles of the Marine Corps Marathon (MCM), runners receive water, Gatorade, Honey Stinger, Band-Aids, Jelly Belly Sport Beans, petroleum jelly and of course, encouragement from smiling strangers. The hundreds of smiling faces belong to the dedicated volunteers supporting the MCM community through rain, sleet and grueling heat. It’s next to impossible to […]
Apr.10.2020
Brother and Sister Meet for the First Time at Marine Corps Marathon
Steven Cole wasn’t looking for any new family members when he initially signed up for the 23andMe DNA test last August. “My intention was only to ensure the shamrock tattoo on my shoulder wasn’t there just for luck, and to make sure I was not carrying any debilitating diseases,” said Cole, a retired USMC Sergeant […]
Apr.03.2020
You’re in the MCM! Now What?
Congratulations, you’re running with the Marines at the 45th Marine Corps Marathon (MCM)! Now what? First, share the good news on social media using #RunWithTheMarines and tag us! Then, start planning for your success in October. Trust us when we say we know a thing or two about planning. Take our advice and use the […]
Apr.02.2020
Run for a Cause with MCM Charity Partners
Even if you didn’t get in the Marine Corps Marathon (MCM) through the Lottery, you can still #RunWithTheMarines at the 45thanniversary of “The People’s Marathon” in October. More than 60 official MCM Charity partners with causes ranging from medical research and military support to education and social justice are offering motivated runners a guaranteed entry […]
Mar.30.2020
Get Up, Get Out, Get Set and Go Race
Paula Golladay is a program analyst, content creator, former American Sign Language interpreter and a runner. She is also a bilateral BK (below-the-knee) amputee. In October 2017, at the encouragement of one of her friends, Golladay registered for her first running event – the Turkey Trot 10K, part of the MCM Event Series. With no […]
Mar.29.2020
MCM Marks National Vietnam War Veterans Day
The Marine Corps Marathon Organization (MCMO) salutes all service members on National Vietnam War Veterans Day. Running 26.2 miles is an incredible feat, but for those participating in honor of a family member who served or is serving, the accomplishment serves a bigger purpose. As we remember those that have fought and sacrificed for their […]