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Course
The Marine Corps 17.75K begins at 8:00 a.m. at the Quantico Center, located just off I-95 at exit 152B, in Prince William County, Virginia. The centerpiece of Quantico Center and location of the start line is just outside the main lobby of the MCM Event Series headquarters hotel, the Holiday Inn Dumfries-Quantico Center. Situated at the intersection of Fettler Park Drive and VA- 234, the 17.75K start will launch runners on an 11.03 mile course that first travels northwest on VA -234 away from I-95.
After three miles of paved roadway, the course veers into Prince William Forest by entering the National Park at Spriggs Lane. The course will tour the beautiful campgrounds, fragrant woods, trickling streams that have hosted generations of campers, hikers, bikers and nature lovers for nearly 80 years. Upon entering the Park, the initial mile will be on an unpaved, gravel road. Elevation will plateau from mile 4.5 - 8 before embarking on a rolling approach to the finish. The final five miles of the course are on paved roads. Participants cross the finish line in Pine Grove Camping Ground.View the 17.75K Brainshark with important race day information below:
Shuttles, Parking and Spectator Acccess
Runners are encouraged to park in the Route 234 Commuter Lot (Coordinates: 38°34'37"N 77°18'55"W), located off exit 152A and east of I-95, just prior to Route 1 across from McDonald's. To access the parking lot, take exit 152A to merge onto VA-234 S/Dumfries Rd toward Dumfries. Shuttles will deliver runners and spectators to the event start line from 6-8 a.m. Additional parking is located at the Quantico Center start line in front of the MCM Event Series headquarters hotel, the Holiday Inn Dumfries-Quantico Center. The Quantico Center lots are located at 3901 Fettler Park Drive off I-95 at exit 152B. Access to these spaces will be restricted after 7:45 a.m.
Spectators may take shuttles from the start line to the finish after the event is underway. No spectator vehicles will be allowed into the Park on event morning. Due to the nature of the course, spectators will have limited or no access to portions other than the start and finish. Post-event shuttles from the finish line to the Commuter Lot and the Holiday Inn will run from 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Course Preview
In a special presentation, endurance athlete Doug Marocco will host a Marine Corps 17.75K course preview and race Q&A on March 22 during Packet Pick-up at Marine Corps Marathon headquarters located at 3399 Russell Road, Quantico, VA. Packet Pick-up will be conducted from 7:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., with Marocco speaking in two sessions at 11:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. The event is free and open to all with no registration necessary.
Marocco has represented the Marine Corps and Team USA in endurance events both in and out of uniform. He is a former USA Triathlon National Champion and four-time Military Triathlon Champion. He is a 32-time All-Marine Athlete and has competed in over 350 events with 46 overall wins. Marocco’s honors include being a Timmie Award recipient, Armed Forces Athlete of the Year and twice named Marine Corps Athlete of the Year. Upon his retirement in 2004, he was honored with the first ever Marine Corps Lifetime Achievement Award for his contributions to the All-Marine Sports Program.
