Marine Corps Marathon

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Date of Event 10.26.2025
Recognized for impeccable organization on an iconic course managed by the US Marines in Arlington, VA and the nation's capital, the Marine Corps Marathon is one of the largest marathons in the US and the world. Known as 'the best marathon for beginners,' the MCM is the largest marathon in the world that doesn't offer prize money, earning its nickname, “The People's Marathon.”
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Privacy Act Statement –
Authority: 10 U.S.C. 5041, Headquarters, US Marine Corps; Marine Corps Order P1700.27B, Marine Corps Community Services Policy Manual (MCCS); Marine Corps Marathon Charter effective 27 Mar 2007; and SORN MMC00010 and SORN NM01700-1.

Purpose: To register, acknowledge and promote participation in Marine Corps Marathon Organization events. Information is used to plan, organize, coordinate and execute the events and communicate with the runners and volunteers before, during and after the event to include publication of finisher results, finisher certificates and race photographs, videos and motion pictures. Data and photographs, videotape, motion pictures and other recordings may be used by the Marine Corps Marathon Organization and its select sponsors for surveys, publications on websites, race programs and promotions, newspaper articles, newsletters and other race marketing purposes and runner enhancements.

Routine Uses: Information is accessed by Marine Corps Marathon Organization personnel with a need to know to meet the purpose. Information may be provided to television, online and print media to provide publicity on the Marine Corps Marathon Organization events and to selected sponsors approved by the Marine Corps Marathon Organization. A complete list and explanation of the applicable routine uses is published in the authorizing SORN available at https://dpcld.defense.gov/Privacy/SORNsIndex/DOD-wide-SORN-Article-View/Article/570650/mmc00010/.

Disclosure: Voluntary. However, failure to provide the information may result in ineligibility to participate in the Marine Corps Marathon Organization events.

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Registration

Registration for the 50th Marine Corps Marathon will open soon. For runners who participated in the 49th Marine Corps Marathon Weekend, please check your inbox for an exclusive offer.

If you would like to register for the Marine Corps Marathon as part of either our Distinguished Participant or Semper Fidelis Challenge please use the registration links below.

2025 Marine Corps Marathon Registration Plan

October 28th – November 10th    Registration Opens for all Participants of the 49th Marine Corps Marathon weekend, Active Duty, Runners Club, with Early Bird Pricing. (Please check your participant email for your unique registration link)

October 28th– November 10th – Semper Fidelis Challenge ( will include the Historic Half Marathon & 50th MCM in 2025) and Distinguished Participant Bundle (to include the MCM10K virtual as a onetime qualifying option) Bundles open with Early Bird Pricing for all events.

December 1st – January 1st  – Bundles reopen with Early Bird Pricing for all events.

General Registration Open -April 7, 2025, with Early Bird Pricing.

General Registration shifts to Standard Rate Pricing after one week on April 14, 2025.

50th MCM Early Bird Rate: $220

50th MCM Standard Rate: $240

50th MCM Active Duty Military Rate: $176 (20% off the EB Rate and does not change)

***Registration and any associated purchases are not refundable through the MCM Organization. If you have refund protect, follow the instructions at the bottom of your registration confirmation.

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defer re-registration

Those who hold a current deferment will be receiving an email with instructions and a dedicated link to register for the 2024 Marine Corps Marathon. Current deferments must be used before any other means of registration. Otherwise, runner will risk forfeiting their deferred entry.

Deferring your current registration

The Marine Corps Marathon Organization offers deferments to runners who may no longer be able to participate after initially registering. Please note, in order to defer to 2025, you must have registered with a new entry in 2024. The deferment and transfer window will close on September 30, 2024.

How to Defer:

  • Go to
    https://manage.hakuapp.com/login/marine-corps and login to your participant account.
  • Once logged in, click on “Your Registrations” on the top of the page.
  • On the right side of the tile for your registration, click on “View Registration.”
  • At the bottom, click on the grey button labeled “Registration Options,” then click on “Defer.”
  • Select the option to “Pay $ the deferment Fee” (green button) to complete the process.
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MCm runners club

Runners who have successfully completed at least five Marine Corps Marathons are eligible to join the MCM Runners Club. This exclusive group of motivated marathoners receives guaranteed annual access to MCM registration, during a designated period, eliminating any registration uncertainty for these frequent runners.

The Runners Club application will reopen in February 2025.

Registration for the 50th MCM for Runners Club members is now open. Members will receive a designated link via email. In 2025, a virtual MCM finish will not count toward the Runners Club.

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seeded runners

To qualify as a seeded runner, an individual will be required to submit a marathon race result from a certified race (via a URL link).  The result must be from a race that has taken place within three years of the 2024 Marine Corps Marathon race date.

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MCM Four star package

The MCM Four Star Registration Package offers a stellar bundle of benefits starting with guaranteed entries to the 2024 MCM and to stay at the location of the MCM Health & Fitness Expo, the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center. This incredible comprehensive bundle includes entries, hotel nights, hospitality, transportation and more! Choose from packages based on length of stay, days of the week and one or two runners. All packages include a guaranteed MCM, MCM50K or MCM10K entry. Two runner package options offer a second entry for any of the MCM Weekend events.

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charity partners

For those who want to dedicate participation to a cause, MCM Charity Partner organizations offer guaranteed access to the MCM. Make a personal connection to a cause and contact MCM Charity Partners directly to learn about programs, fundraising requirements and the registration process.

Charity registration for the 50th MCM will open soon.

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transfers

After registering, some runners are unable to participate in the MCM or they may wish to switch their registration to a different MCM Weekend event. These runners may opt to transfer their entry to a non-registered runner through the MCM Transfer Program. The MCM is not responsible for identifying individuals for the transfer. Often, runners are able to connect via the MCM Facebook page. A fee is associated with this service. Transfers may be executed any time after a runner is officially registered.

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travel agencies

Annually runners from more than 50 countries participate in the MCM. Enhance the experience if traveling from abroad and make the visit to Arlington, VA and the nation’s capital even more significant. Register for the MCM through one of the partner travel agencies.

teams competition

Do you have a group of friends, classmates, service members or more that all run? The Marine Corps Marathon Organization is excited to announce the addition of an affiliated-based Teams competition to the live 50th Marine Corps Marathon. Gather your squad and get ready to take on the mission!

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semper fidelis challenge Bundle

In 2025, the Semper Fidelis Challenge will once again encapsulate the Marine Corps Marathon Organization’s three premiere events and bring them together in an exciting new way. The Semper Fidelis Challenge will now be available as a bundle! This bundle is on sale now.

Runners who qualify for the challenge will complete the following live events:

Finishers will receive all three event medals, plus an exclusive challenge medal. Additionally, individuals will now have the chance to compete for category awards.

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Distinguished Participant

In 2025, runners can now register for all five event weekends at one time with the 2025 Distinguished Participant bundle. Take on the Marine Corps 17.75K, Marine Corps Historic Half, Quantico 12K, the 50th Marine Corps Marathon and the Turkey Trot and earn a special medal!

Those who would like to participate in the Semper Fidelis Challenge as well as Distinguished Participant should register for the DP Bundle and ensure that they are registering for the Marine Corps 1775K, Marine Corps Historic Half and the Marine Corps Marathon. This will allow individuals to be eligible for both challenges.

Ambitious runners who seek to earn this coveted title and exclusive medal in 2025 must register and complete one live event of the following tiers:

refundable registration

Participants who are concerned they may not be able to participate in a Marine Corps Marathon Organization event can pay an additional service fee (14% of all items purchased, excluding event processing fees) for a 100% refund. The service fee will be the only amount not refunded. Refundable registration must be purchased as part of the registration process. Participants cannot go back and purchase once registration is complete.

For more information on the perils covered by refundable registration visit: https://refundable.me/haku/.

Please note, refundable registration does not cover the following:

  • If the participant does not attend the event because they are concerned about the coronavirus (COVID-19) or are self-isolating without a positive COVID-19 test or other non-COVID-19 communicable diseases leading to quarantines or travel restrictions.
  • If event organizers cancel the race.
  • Processing fees associated with items (entry fee, ancillary products, etc.) purchased during the application process.

Register for the Marine Corps Marathon Weekend

Recognized for impeccable organization on an iconic course managed by the US Marines in Arlington, VA and the nation’s capital, the Marine Corps Marathon is one of the largest marathons in the US and the world. Known as ‘the best marathon for beginners,’ the MCM is the largest marathon in the world that doesn’t offer prize money, earning its nickname, “The People’s Marathon.” The weekend also offers the MCM10K and MCM50K.

REGISTER NOW!