Finish Line

After crossing the finish line at the Marine Corps War Memorial, beaming with pride, runners often wonder what happens next? At times, the finish line can be crowded with as many as 100 finishers per minute so its best to know what to expect. Marathon finishers will receive their finisher's medal from the men and women of the Marine Corps stationed directly behind the finish line.  Space blankets will be available at the finish upon request.

Immediately following the presentation of the medal, runners may have their finish photo taken in front of the Marine Corps War Memorial by MarathonFoto. There is no greater image to reflect the commitment and dedication required to finish a marathon than a runner proudly wearing the MCM finisher medal in front of the Marines hoisting the flag on Iwo Jima.

POST-RACE HOSPITALITY
After receiving a finisher medal, runners proceed to the Hospitality Area where they will be ners will be presented a FitFul Race Day pack containing the proper balance of macro (protein, fats and carbohydrates) and micronutrients (vitamins, minerals and trace elements) from natural food sources.  Every portion has been carefully selected to be easily digestible-providing for rapid delivery to tired muscles and jump starting the recovery process.

The FitFul packs will include hummus and crackers, pretzels, Dole fruit, dark chocolate and dry roasted edamame. Bagels, fresh fruit, water and Mixed Berry and Orange flavored Gatorade also will be available at the finish. 

 

FINISH FESTIVAL
Runners, spectators and the local community are invited to the MCM Finish Festival, located in Rosslyn, VA. Here runners and families may reunite in the Family Link Up area, receive a post-race massage, pick up bags at the UPS trucks and enjoy other entertainment, food and sponsor-hosted activities.  Visit the Finish Festival page for more information.

Runners and their support crew should plan to meet in Family Link Up, part of the Finish Festival in Rosslyn, along Lynn Street. The MCM recommends choosing the first letter of the runner's last name as the pre-planned location to reunite. The link-up areas are designated by 13-foot tall, yellow towers with letters of the alphabet prominently displayed.

CHARITY VILLAGE
After enjoying the MCM's post-race hospitality, runners participating with a MCM Charity Partner will want to cross the parade deck to reach Charity Village to meet up with their group, claim their baggage and celebrate this accomplishment.