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Jan.12.2017
Get the Digi Camo Training Shirt
Get fired up to run Hospital Hill while training for the 13.1 mile run with the Marines, the Semper 5ive or the new Devil Dog Double during Marine Corps Historic Half Weekend on May 19-21, 2017. Just unveiled. The 2017 Historic Half Weekend training shirt. It’s an awesome, all-over sublimated shirt with digital camo print […]
Jan.11.2017
Introducing the Quantico 100
The MCM joins the celebration, as only it can, when Marine Corps Base Quantico celebrates its 100th anniversary this year. Forgo the party hat and cake and lace up your running shoes. During the evening of April 29, the Quantico 100 will challenge runners to log as many miles as possible in a 100-minute window. […]
Dec.13.2016
Double the Challenge
Remember the exhilarating feeling of riding a roller coaster, rolling to a stop and being overtaken by excitement to do it all over again. That, dear runners, is the essence of the Devil Dog Double. The Marine Corps Historic Half to be held in Fredericksburg, Virginia on May 21, 2017 boasts the most infamous on-course […]
Dec.13.2016
A Whole Ten Years for the Half
The Marine Corps Marathon is a well known destination run for motivated individuals from across the country and around the world. They appreciate the historic sites, the display of American pride and the opportunity to interact with the United States Marines. They also seek to conquer the hill that resides just before the finish line […]
Dec.12.2016
Dream Until Your Dreams Come True
The past is gone. It went by, like dusk to dawn. -Aerosmith, Dream On Another year gone by and its again time to establish resolutions. What successes were achieved in 2016? What prompted the shortcomings? Were goals met? Chances are the mission for the new year will include being healthy, active and fit and what […]
Nov.30.2016
For the Love Me Wall
In the weeks following “The People’s Marathon,” the MCM combs through all split times and finisher data to confirm results and validate the age awards. At the conclusion of this process, the database is deemed official and finisher certificates are made available to MCM participants. And that time is now. Runners may now download and […]
Nov.28.2016
Shop MCM on Cyber Monday
With the Thanksgiving holiday and Black Friday now in the rear view mirror, shoppers, playing the part of Santa’s little helpers, are happily clicking away to buy presents for friends and loved ones. MCM runners are encouraged to take a break and stuff their own stockings with collectibles, apparel and keepsakes in celebration of “The […]
Nov.09.2016
Festive Shirts and Costume Contest
Like the autumn holiday its hitched too, the Turkey Trot 10K has its own set of traditions. Hosted aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico on Saturday, November 19, the 10K and accompanying one-mile dash will feature the most festive, Thanksgiving-themed event shirts yet again. Past participants have been adorned in apparel featuring an over-sized turkey sketch, […]
Nov.09.2016
Futures Running
These are the formative weeks, when individuals develop resolutions to guide actions and intentions in the upcoming, new year. Physical fitness and pursuit of a healthy lifestyle should always be paramount to one’s initiatives. Make the 42nd Marine Corps Marathon and the other MCM-organized events part of the plan for 2017. The 2017 MCM Event […]
Nov.01.2016
Timeless Commitment: Why The U.S. Mint Supports the MCM
On October 30, thousands of runners summoned the strength and fortitude to finish the Marine Corps Marathon’s 41st annual race. The United States Mint commends all Marine Corps Marathon participants and attendees for making this enormous feat possible. The Marine Corps Marathon is a true team effort: from the dedicated volunteers and sideline supporters who […]