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Jun.13.2019
Six Hour Road Trip Distinguishes Father/Daughter Relationship
The US Marines are spirited individuals who are known for their dedication and loyalty. In partnership with running specialty store VA Runner, the Marine Corps Marathon Organization offers runners an opportunity to display these same values by completing four distance challenges throughout the year. By doing so, runners earn a spectacular limited release medal and […]
Jun.12.2019
Dishing the Dirt on Run Amuck
Are you ready to Run Amuck? Here’s the dirt on the super popular mud and obstacle event happening on Quantico this weekend. Fly through your Inflatable Obstacles to start off the event. Run then dive head first through the series of tubes and tricks in the center of Butler Stadium. Dig deep and move fast […]
Jun.04.2019
Reduced Fees Mark Global Running Day
Marine Corps Marathon Organization (MCMO) celebrates distance running and the honor, courage and commitment of every day athletes who choose to #RunWithTheMarines. On Wednesday, June 5, 2019, the MCMO will support Global Running Day. Throughout the annual event calendar, the MCMO will host runners from every state and more than 50 countries, truly global gatherings. […]
May.31.2019
Let the Marines Prepare Dinner for You
Events hosted by the Marine Corps Marathon Organization bring together runners, their supporters and the Marines in the spirit of competition and the pursuit of athleticism. Now, there’s a new way to gather these parties…at the dinner table. Whether registered for Run Amuck, Recon Ruck, Belleau Wood 8K or the sold-out Crossroads Challenge, you’ll want […]
May.29.2019
Six Events that Celebrate Marine Corps Culture
Memorial Day offered an opportunity for reflection and a chance to remember those who served and sacrificed for our nation. Such reflection is present on the MCM and Historic Half courses along the wear blue Mile. The Marine Corps Marathon Organization honors those who have served by celebrating the storied history of the United States […]
Apr.10.2019
Three August Events Open Registration on April 17
Swim, bike and run or…just run with the Marines on August 24. Registration opens on April 17 for the three distinct events to be hosted aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico. The Quantico Tri features a start near Officer Candidates School (OCS) with a 750 meter open water swim in the Potomac River. Athletes transition to […]
Apr.01.2019
R U A Running Fool?
Today is April Fool’s Day – a day notoriously known for pranks and jokes. Except this is real. For TODAY ONLY on April 1, all Historic Half Weekend and Run Amuck Weekend events are 10% off by using code: RUNNINGFOOL19. No joke, so register TODAY for any of the following events: May 19: Historic Half […]
Mar.28.2019
There's Still a Way into the MCM
Runners tweeted messages of joy, relief, excitement and anxiety as MCM Lottery notifications were delivered to inboxes around the world. Individuals were officially registered from all 50 states, Washington D.C. and 52 countries. The top states to register outside the national capital region were New York, Massachusetts, Florida and Pennsylvania. Limited entries are still available […]
Mar.22.2019
Celebrating a Run with the Marines
Ten individuals are celebrating their birthdays on March 23, as they #RunWithTheMarines at the Marine Corps 17.75K. Nine runners and one volunteer will participate in the event. Why run on your birthday? There’s no better way to ring in a new era than with 3,300 other runners and friends from across the country and around […]
Mar.19.2019
Karnazes to Run 50K; Speak at Carbo
Renowned ultramarathoner and bestselling author, Dean Karnazes, is set to run the inaugural MCM50K on Oct. 27 in Arlington, VA. Karnazes, named by TIME magazine as one of the “100 Most Influential People in the World,” will also be the featured speaker at the MCM Carbo Dining In on Oct. 26, as part of MCM […]