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Jan.12.2018
25 Reasons to Register Early for the Half
Tiered registration prices are not uncommon in the running community. Many events publicize specific dates in which the registration fee escalates to a new and higher price. This process doesn’t reward commitment. It actually is an incentive to procrastinate that prompts runners to wait until the last possible moment to register. A #RunWithTheMarines is about […]
Jan.09.2018
How will the Devil Dog Double change in 2018?
It’s the coup de grace of all dares, the sinister double-dog-dare. Starting last year, the Marine Corps Historic Half dared participants to scale the challenging Hospital Hill not once, but twice in one morning, by participating in the Semper 5ive and then turning around to complete the 13.1 Half. Runners accepted the challenge and sold […]
Dec.07.2017
World Record Finish at MCM’s Turkey Trot
Caleb Hymans flew across the finish line at the Turkey Trot 10K aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico on November 18 and ran right into the record books. The 12-year-old from Annandale, VA not only broke the tape to finish first among all participants but set a new 10K world record for 12-year-old males. He did […]
Nov.29.2017
Three Reasons for these Local Schools to Celebrate
The MCM and Sodexo will recognize five Northern Virginia schools with the Healthy School Award, as the result of their overall student participation at the MCM Kids Run presented by Virginia529 on Saturday, Oct. 21 in Arlington, VA. The award-winning schools are: Claremont Immersion School, Arlington Public Schools-332 students James K. Polk Elementary, Alexandria City […]
Nov.03.2017
New Personalized MCM Finisher Certificates
Traditionally, the MCM finisher database is finalized between three and four weeks following the event. After the conclusion of the event, a thorough investigation is conducted to validate runner data and ensure all results are accurate. When the MCM finisher data is approved, runners may begin to access and download the official finisher certificate through […]
Nov.03.2017
Why January is Important to Runners Club
Runners who have successfully completed at least five Marine Corps Marathons are eligible to join the MCM Runners Club. Currently, the Club boasts 3,535 members. During October 2017, more than 1,740 club members participated in the 42nd MCM. Annually, more than 300 individuals earn access to the Runners Club by completing their fifth MCM. This […]
Nov.03.2017
Four Things to Know about 2018 MCM Events
The 2018 MCM Event Schedule will include 14 different running challenges over six weekends starting in March and concluding in November. As runners wrap up 2017 and set new goals for the upcoming year, here are some important things to know about the 2018 MCM event calendar. 1-Registration platform change. The MCM is switching registration […]
Oct.26.2017
Former Groundpounder Announces MCM Retirement
Will Brown of Raleigh, NC, formerly recognized as one of the Marine Corps Marathon (MCM) beloved Groundpounders, is announcing his retirement from running the event after having participated in “The People’s Marathon” for 42 consecutive years. The 71-year-old Brown made his final run during the 42nd MCM on Sunday, Oct. 22. The Groundpounders were a […]
Oct.11.2017
Scaffolding at MCM Finish
The U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial is currently undergoing a lengthy rehabilitation and will remain hidden by scaffolding on MCM Day. Runners will still receive finisher medals from U.S. Marines at the foot of the Memorial and have memories preserved by MarathonFoto photographers, who will capture images of runners in front of a backdrop featuring […]
Oct.02.2017
Seven Inspiring Runners who will Speak at MCMTalks
MCMTalks delivers short, powerful messages from runners to runners during the MCM Runners Conference, taking place in conjunction with the Health & Fitness Expo during MCM Weekend. This free conference is a unique and exciting opportunity for runners to hear inspirational stories of goal-setting, mind-over-matter, lifestyle changes and overcoming tremendous obstacles to complete a 26.2 […]