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Jun.27.2018
Roots Running Back to Belleau Wood
One hundred years ago at the Battle of Belleau Wood in France, Mary Wright Baylor’s Great Uncle, Marine Corps Corporal Richard Rose, lost his life in service to his country. Mary attended the Belleau Wood 8K to honor Richard and to cheer on her friend and fellow nurse, Kate Edwards, who ran the event in […]
Jun.21.2018
The Wood’s Take on Belleau Wood 8K
Brought to you by Sentara Healthcare, we improve health every day. Dakota Wood’s last name isn’t the only thing connecting him to the Battle of Belleau Wood. As a retired U.S. Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel, he honors the sacrifice and heroics of the Marines who fought in the Battle by participating in the Belleau Wood […]
May.24.2018
Eat Well, Live Well, Run Well
Your favorite grocery departments moved from the shelves to the streets as a group of Wegmans employees participated in the Marine Corps Historic Half. Runners from Wegmans bakery, seafood, deli and produce departments traded running down the aisles for pushing along the pavement of the Fredericksburg, VA-based 13.1 mile course. With the local Fredericksburg Wegmans […]
May.21.2018
The Two Best Locations to Book a Hotel for MCM Weekend
Running a marathon takes miles of painstaking preparation, but making travel plans for the Marine Corps Marathon (MCM) doesn’t need to be as tricky. Spend less time on travel searches and more time on training for “The People’s Marathon” by booking a room directly through the MCM Online Hotel Desk. With approximately half the field […]
May.21.2018
Finish Line Proposal
Chet-Tyler Cary of Fredericksburg, Va. surprised his girlfriend, Amanda Willging, at the finish line of the 2018 Marine Corps Historic Half by getting down on one knee and proposing. Willing, who turned 27 last week, was completely surprised and responded with an emotional “yes.” Actually, the most she could muster was head nod indicating ‘yes.’ […]
May.01.2018
The Dirt on Run Amuck's Mud Pits
Looking for an outrageous and wild (yet family-friendly) event this summer? Run Amuck presented by Camelbak is here to thrill athletes, rowdy runners and families with MCM’s messiest mud and obstacle event. This exhilarating and dirty obstacle course is the best way to cool off– and is guaranteed to be the most selfie-worthy event of […]
Apr.18.2018
What is the Marine Motivation Zone?
Located at mile 12 on the Marine Corps Historic Half course, the Marine Motivation Zone will allow runners to pay tribute and draw inspiration from Marines past and present, historical and personal. Runners will enter this inspirational stretch of the course after departing the Mary Washington Healthcare campus. Marine Corps flags will decorate the road […]
Apr.17.2018
Mameluke Sword Presented to MCM
April 17, 2018 (Quantico, VA)- United States Marine Corps Colonel James Fowler will be forever known as the Marine Corps Marathon’s founding father. In 1975, Fowler wrote a memo to his superior, Gen. Michael Ryan, outlining his plan for a Marine Corps Reserve Marathon, to promote community goodwill, showcase the Marine Corps, serve as a […]
Apr.11.2018
Six Reasons Parents Dig the Kids Run
Parents, it’s time for your youngsters to #RunWithTheMarines. Registration is now open for the MCM Kids Run presented by Virginia529 on Saturday, October 27 in the Pentagon North Parking Lot. It’s a one mile, just-for-fun run for kids ages 5-12. This is the perfect combination of a positive energy, physical activity and free giveaways. Even […]
Apr.05.2018
Intel Report: MCM10K and MCM Kids Run
After 30,000 runners trampled down the doors of the Marine Corps Marathon during March, individuals who are motivated to run with the Marines, but at a shorter distance, are getting ready for their registrations to open on Wednesday, April 11. That’s when sign ups begin for TWO favored MCM Weekend events – the MCM10K and […]