Finish Line and Post-Race

Marine MedalAfter crossing the finish line, 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 and space blanket from the men and women of the Marine Corps stationed directly behind the finish line.

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

09 HospitalityAfter receiving a finisher medal, runners proceed to the Hospitality Area to replenish with a variety of post-race food and drink before heading to the Finish Festival.

Runners will receive a hospitality bag including items like bagels, bananas, granola bars, Snyder's pretzels, dried fruit and bottled water. MCM Hospitality is coordinated by Sodexo.



FINISH FESTIVAL

Runners, specatators 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. Harris IT Services, a leading provider of mission-critical IT and communications services and support to defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and commercial customers, is providing wireless solutions at the MCM Finish Line. 

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FAMILY LINK UP

Family Link UpRunners and their support crew should plan to meet in Family Link Up, part of the Finish Festival in Rosslyn, along Lynn Street, Wilson Boulevard and Fort Myer Drive. 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.








FINISHER COINS COURTESY OF USAA

2009 Coin

All MCM finishers will be eligible to receive a collectable MCM Finisher Coin courtesy of USAA. In the spirit of the military tradition for rewarding excellence, USAA will mint and distribute this limited edition coin. The tear-off coupon, necessary to redeem the coin, will be located on all marathon participant bibs.




No Federal or Marine Corps endorsement implied.

RESULTS AND PHOTOS

Finish results will be available through the Remote Runner Tracking service at the Check Your Runner station in the Finish Festival or on the MCM website.



CHARITY VILLAGE

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

RACE INFORMATION

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Course Finish Festival

MCM VIDEO

MCM Video Marine Corps Marathon Highlights
Kids Run Footage from the Healthy Kids Fun Run
MCM Expo Check out the Health and Fitness Expo

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UPS

Aetna

SPONSOR ROLL CALL

Arlington County USAA Brooks


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