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Semper Fred 5k

Date of Event: 05.17.2025
Days Till Event: 22
The Semper Fred 5k is a family-friendly, all ages event in historic Fredericksburg, the day BEFORE the Marine Corps Historic Half.

Additional Events: Healthy Lifestyle Expo

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05.18.2025

Marine Corps Historic Half

The Marine Corps Historic Half is perfectly situated halfway between the capital of the Commonwealth in Richmond and the nation’s capital. The hugely popular Marine Corps Historic Half has made historic Fredericksburg a fashionable spring weekend getaway.

Additional Events|Healthy Lifestyle ExpoEsprit de Corps Challenge

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07.04.2025

250 for the corps: Virtual Challenge

Celebrate 250 years of excellence and distinguish yourself among others with a 250-mile virtual challenge. Explore the history of the Marine Corps from its founding at Tun Tavern, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to today. From July 4th to the Marine Corps’ birthday on November 10th, explore the legacy and embrace the future of the Marine Corps.

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08.23.2025

Quantico 12k

Rise to the Challenge and #RunWithTheMarines through the grounds of the Officer Candidates School (OCS). The 7.46 mile course offers unique access to the training area for future Marine leaders.

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10.26.2025

Marine Corps Marathon

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.”

Additional Events|ExpoRace ProgramMCM AppMCM Kids Run

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11.22.2025

Turkey Trot

Unleash a pre-emptive strike on holiday calories by running a 10K along the tree-lined roadways of Marine Corps Base Quantico. Have a little Turkey Trotter that wants to #SemperGobbleGobble? Check out the 1-mile distance that’s perfect for runners of all ages.

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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.

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Marine Corps 17.75K

The Marine Corps 17.75K distance commemorates the year the Marine Corps was established.

About the Marine Corps Marathon Organization

THE MCM IS ONE OF THE LARGEST MARATHONS IN THE US AND THE WORLD AND STANDS AS THE LARGEST MARATHON IN THE WORLD THAT DOESN’T OFFER PRIZE MONEY, EARNING ITS NICKNAME, “THE PEOPLE’S MARATHON.” THE MCM HAS BEEN VOTED “BEST MARATHON IN THE MID ATLANTIC,” “BEST MARATHON FOR CHARITIES” AND “BEST SPECTATOR EVENT.” HOSTED ANNUALLY IN THE ARLINGTON, VA AND THE NATION’S CAPITAL, THE MCM OFFERS AN EXPERIENCE FOR RUNNERS TO TOUR THE NATION’S MOST RECOGNIZABLE LANDMARKS WHILE BEING SUPPORTED BY THE MEN AND WOMEN OF THE UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS.

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 Virtual MCM10K and Virtual MCM50K.