What is the date for the 2009 Marine Corps Marathon?
The 34th anniversary MCM will be held on October 25!
How many participants will you accept?
The 2009 race field is limited to 30,000 participants.
How do I register?
Registration for the 2009 MCM is now closed. Entries may still be obtain through a charity partner or by obtaining a transfer entry. See the registration page for more information about transfers.
Do I need a qualifying time to participate?
You do not need a qualifying time for "The People's Marathon." However, you will need to be able to maintain a 14-minute per mile pace to Beat the Bridge- All runners must reach 14th Street Bridge (Just before mile marker 20) by 1:15 pm. At that time, the street will reopen to vehicular traffic. If a runner does not reach the 14th Street Bridge on time, he or she will have to board a straggler's bus and may not finish the race.
Can I walk this marathon?
You must maintain a 14 min/mile pace in order to finish the race. The 14th Street Bridge opens to traffic (just before mile marker 20), which will make it unsafe for any participant to finish the race.
What is the age requirement?
To run the Marine Corps Marathon, you must be at least 14 years of age on October 25, 2009.
How do I know that my registration went through when I signed up online?
You will receive an email that contains your confirmation number and other important information. Please make sure you keep your confirmation number.
When will I receive my bib number?
Your bib number will be listed on your e-confirmation card that will be available in September online.
How do I get my e-confirmation card?
There will be a link on the MCM website in September to retrieve and print your e-confirmation card. You will need your confirmation number available in order to access the e-card. Your confirmation number can be found included in the confirmation email you received after successfully registering.
What if I can’t print my e-card or my confirmation number does not work?
All runners received an email with the confirmation numbers. Please ensure you type in this number and your data of birth in order to print the e-card needed for Packet Pick up. Please contact support@active.com if you have further problems.
How do I defer my 2009 MCM entry to 2010?
The 2009 deferment entry form is now available for registered runners to postpone their 2009 run for a guaranteed spot in the 2010 MCM.
What does a team consist of?
A team consists of no less than three and no more than five runners. There is no additional team entry fee. Awards are given to the top three teams in six categories: Men, Women, Masters, Organizations, Military, Mixed.
How do I register a team?
Please download the team entry form to create a team. Each team member must be registered as an individual first before a team entry can be filled out.
What are the Expo/Packet Pick-up hours?
The MCM Health and Fitness Expo will be held on Friday, October 23 and Saturday, October 24 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.
What do I need to bring to Packet Pick-up at the Health and Fitness Expo?
E-Confirmation printout and a photo ID are required.
Can someone else pick up my race packet for me?
Runners are highly encouraged to pick up their own race packet and to verify information. However, if you must have a family member or friend pick up your packet, they will be required to present a letter from you giving permission to release your packet. Be sure they have their photo ID and your e-confirmation card.
What is in my race packet?
Your race packet contains your bib number, safety pins, disposable timing tag, a commemorative MCM patch, a 34th MCM Mock Neck shirt and a goodie bag including special giveaways and offers as well as the informative Race Program.
What is the best way to get to the Expo?
The Washington Convention Center is located at 801 Mount Vernon Place, NW
Washington, DC 20001 and offers plenty of parking as well as easy access to the Metro. Click here for driving directions or take the yellow or green Metro lines to the Mt. Vernon Square/7th Street station.
Do you have a half marathon?
The thrird annual Marine Corps Historic Half will be held on May 16, 2010. Click here to learn more.
What other events are held MCM weekend?
Be sure to enjoy all the vendors at the Health and Fitness Expo, carb-load at the Carbo Dining In, check out the Finish Festival immediately after the marathon and head down to Crystal Run for a fun fall festival atmosphere.
What can the kids participate in?
Even the younger members of the family can enjoy race weekend activities. The MCM Healthy Kids Fun Run is a great opportunity for children ages 6-13 to get involved in the fun. The one-mile run is not timed and all participants receive a medal, shirt, goodie bag and post race snacks. Registration is now open.
When is the Marine Corps Marathon Healthy Kids' Fun Run?
View the full details of this event.
Where and when is the Crystal Run?
A great spectator location situated on mile 22 and 23 of the marathon course, Crystal City hosts a fun-filled family festival including games, live music and activities. Free parking is available at Crystal Drive and 23rd St on Sunday during the race from 9:30 a.m. till 3:30 p.m. Click here for more information.
Do you have a pasta party?
The MCM Carbo Dining-In Dinner will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2009. Register here.
What is the Carbo Dining-In Dinner?
The Carbo Dining In will be held at the Race Headquarters, Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill October 24, 2009. The pasta party is a sit-down dinner with keynote speakers, raffle, and special entertainment. Learn more.
Do you have a post-race party?
Post-race festivities occur in the Finish Festival in Rosslyn presented by Verizon Wireless.
How do I get to the Start line?
Metro will get you to the start. Metro starts service at 5 a.m. for MCM runners and spectators on race morning. Metro's Pentagon (blue or yellow line) station is the closest stop to the start. Runners can also take advantage of a limited number of parking spaces available in Crystal City, VA. Then, take the pre-race shuttle from Crystal Drive and 23rd Street to Runners' Village near the Pentagon.
What is the starting time?
The MCM will begin at 7:50 a.m. on Sunday, October 25 with the start of the wheelchair and hand cycle wave. At 8:00 a.m., marathon participants will begin their 26.2 mile journey to the legendary Marine Corps War Memorial Finish Line.
Where is the start line?
The start line is just south of Arlington Memorial Drive on Route 110 in Arlington. Please click here for more information.
How should I line-up at the start line?
Runners should line up in their appropriate corral based on their expected finish time. The well-marked corrals will be maintained by Marine volunteers.
What do I use for baggage and where do I drop off my baggage?
Please utilize the clear goodie bag, provided to you at Packet Pick-up, for your race day baggage needs. The clear bag will be the only bag accepted in the baggage check in area in Runners Village on race day. Runners wearing a bib number will be allowed to check bags in and out. Backpacks are not recommended. Unattended bags and packages will be removed from the premises. For more information click here.
Can I push a baby stroller, use a walking stick, roller blade, take my dog, or wear a walk man?
These objects are not permitted on the course. It is against USATF rules and is a safety hazard. This will be strictly enforced on the course.
Is there extra security?
In planning for this year's Marine Corps Marathon, officials have met with all seven area police jurisdictions to enhance the safety of everyone involved at the race site as well as along the race course. There will be a presence of Marines at the start, finish and along the course at key spectator points. Cooperation with security personnel and practices will aid in quick access to the race site. For your convenience, please allow extra time to reach the finish line by arriving at least 90 minutes prior to your start time.
Where are the water points and aid stations located?
13 water points are available, located every two miles on the course. Click here for more details.
What is the energy drink and water that is used?
The Marine Corps Marathon will offer POWERade and water at each water point as well as at the Hospitality tent, just past the finish line.
Where are port-a-jons located?
Port-a-jons are located at the start/finish line, Runners Village and at each water point.
Will food and drinks be available to spectators on Iwo Jima site?
Please be sure to come prepared- food and drink are not available to spectators on the Marine Corps War Memorial site.
How do I meet up with my family after the marathon?
Help family members track your progress by letting them know what you will be wearing and your approximate pace per mile. Post race, plan to meet them at the link up area in the Finish Festival, under the designated letter. The MCM suggests using the first letter of the runner’s last name.
What type of medical support is available during the marathon?
The MCM course offers 10 aid stations throughout the 26.2 miles. Each aid station is equipped with Naval medical personnel as well as medical volunteers.
How does my family check on me if there is a medical situation?
Family members will need to visit the information tent at the Marine Corps War Memorial to locate a family member with a medical situation.
What is the best way to train for the MCM?
For pre-race training as well as great tips, check out the MCM’s Virtual Trainer. Programs designed to help you plan your runs, and the email updates offer you tips on everything from proper apparel to nutrition to injury prevention.
I took Metro to the start. How should I get home or to my hotel?
Take Metro from the Rosslyn station, or board the post-race shuttle from Wilson Blvd to Crystal City (blue and yellow lines). Taxis are also available in Rosslyn.
Why is there a wait to board Metro after the race?
Thanks to a special service agreement between the MCM and WMATA, Metro blue line trains will arrive in the Rosslyn station every 7.5 minutes on race day, instead of the standard 15-minute schedule. However, this will not prevent the station platform from being overwhelmed with runners and
spectators exiting the Finish Festival. As the platform fills, for safety reasons, Metro station escalators are turned off to prevent overcrowding where injuries may occur. This often leads to delays entering the station causing lines. Further, runners attempting to utilize wet farecards may disable the machines requiring maintenance causing further delays in access for all. Runners are encouraged to purchase a One-Day Pass or SmartCard for Metro access and seal in a ziplock bag on event day. Thank you for your patience.
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When will I receive my results booklet for the 33rd MCM?
You should have recieved your results and downloaded your certificate on your individual results page. Click here for more.
What are the Marathon Records?
Marine Corps Marathon Record
Men: 1987 Jeff Scuffins 2:14:01
Women: 1990 Olga Markova 2:37:00
American Record
Men: 2002 Khalid Khannouchi 2:05:38
Women: 2003 Deena Drossin 2:21:16
World Record
Men: 2003 Paul Tergat 2:04:55
Women: 2003 Paula Radcliffe 2:15:25
What awards do you offer?
The Marine Corps Marathon offers over 430 awards. Categories are: Overall, Overall Masters, Overall Seniors, Men and Women, seven deep, Clydesdale weight classes, Wheelchair, Hand crank, Team Divisions.
MCM Running Club
Any runner that completed 5 or more Marine Corps Marathons can join the MCM running club. There is no cost involved. Members receive a guaranteed, early entry into all future MCMs. Please submit copies of your MCM finisher certificates and the request to be entered into the club. The MCM will send you the appropriate 5, 10, 15, 20 or 25-year patch. Congratulations. Copies can be faxed to 703 784 2265 Attn: Running Club or mailed to Marine Corps Marathon, PO Box 188, Quantico, VA 22134 Attn: Running Club.
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What is considered the official time and how is the race timed?
The Marine Corps Marathon has partnered with ChronoTrack Timing Systems, Inc. to record the results of runners along the course. The new system, which replaces ChampionChip, will utilize a light-weight disposable timing tag. The “D-tag” will record a runner’s official time, beginning when a participant crosses the start line and concluding as he or she passes the finish, as well as split times every 5K along the course. Click here to learn more.
How do I sign up as a volunteer?
The volunteer module will be available for sign up beginning in the late spring of 2009.
For Marine Corps Marathon Information,
Website: www.marinemarathon.com
Phone: (703) 432-1159
Fax: (703) 784-2265
email marine.marathon@usmc.mil
Driving directions to Marine Corps Marathon headquarters
3399 Russell Rd, Quantico, VA 22134
From North:
Take I95 South toward Richmond and take Exit 148, proceed toward Marine Corps Base, Quantico, drive through the gate, be prepared - ID is required. Please note: The gate is closed between the hours of 10 pm until 5 am or take Exit 150A toward Triangle/Quantico, proceed to Marine Corps Base, Quantico and enter through the front gate, ID is required. The front gate is open 24 hours/day.
From South:
Take I95 North toward Washington DC and take Exit 148, proceed toward Marine Corps Base, Quantico, drive through the gate, be prepared - ID is required. Please note: The gate is closed between the hours of 10 pm until 5 am or take Exit 150A toward Triangle/Quantico, proceed to Marine Corps Base, Quantico and enter through the front gate, ID is required. The front gate is open 24 hours/day.
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