On Course Support

The MCM provide on-course support in a variety of locations including 13 aid stations, 12 water points and three food stations.

WATER POINTS

WP 07-1WalmartWP1: Eastbound Lee Highway between Wayne and Adams Streets

WP2: On Key Bridge at Ft. Myer Drive after roadway widens onto the bridge 

WP3: On Reservoir Road at MacArthur Blvd

WP4: Intersection of M and 34th Streets 
      
WP5/7:
Independence Ave and Ohio Dr SW at West Potomac Park
      
WP6:
Ohio Drive SW parking area near the tip of Hains Point  
      
WP8:
At Madison Dr NW and 12th St NW along the National Mall
      
WP9:
At Jefferson Dr SW and 12th St SW along the National Mall.  Also supports the start of the MCM10K.
                                    
WP10/11:
Army/Navy Drive at the Eads Street auxiliary parking lot. Also supports the MCM10K.
      
WP12:
On Route 110 behind the MCM corrals.  Also supports the MCM10K.


FOOD STATIONS

orangesFS1: Oranges on Rockcreek Parkway after turning from K Street NW prior to Virginia Avenue.






Clif BarFS2: Clif Shots at Ohio Drive before Water Point 6 and the end of Hains Point in East Potomac Park along the parking area prior to mile marker 13.  CLIF BAR's great tasting, natural Energy Gel, Clif SHOT will be on the course in the following flavors: Viva Vanilla, Mocha Mocha, Sonic Strawberry, Razz Sorbet, Mmm...Chocolate, Cola Buzz, Orange Creamsicle, and Go Mango.

Jelly Belly Sport Bean
    FS3: Jelly Belly Sport Beans at the intersection of Jefferson Dr SW and 7th Street SW
    along the National Mall beyond mile marker 19. Sport Beans™ jelly beans are formulated
    with electrolytes, carbohydrates and vitamins B and C to sustain and replenish energy 
    during intense exercise. This revolutionary product maximizes performance and ensures
    ideal portion control, with four delicious flavors that will keep you going.


Snyder's of Hanover    The hospitality area at the Finish also offers a variety of nutritious
    replenishment to ensure recovery including bagels, bananas, bottled water, 
    Synder's pretzels and more!





AID STATIONS

happy finisher 08The safety of MCM Runners is of the utmost importance to the many Navy and Civilian medical personnel on the course, throughout the day. The 2009 Aid Stations will be located in the following areas:

AS1/2: Canal Street between the Key Bridge and Whitehurst Freeway on the riverside grassy area.  

AS3/5: Independence Ave and Ohio Drive in West Potomac Park near the Lincoln Memorial.

AS4: Ohio and Buckeye Drive underneath overpass on the Washington Channel side of East Potomac Park.

AS6: 14th Street and Madison Drive NW.

AS7: Jefferson Drive and 14th Street SW.

AS8/9: Army/Navy Drive and Eads Street working from the Fern Street Parking lot. Also supports the MCM10K.

AS10: Route 110 off ramp and North Pentagon parking lot. Also supports the MCM10K.

AS11: Near the Arlington Memorial Drive overpass supporting the MCM and MCM10K.

Med 1: Near the Marine Corps War Memorial.

Med 2: Near walkway and Netherlands Carrilon at the finish area.


Post Race RelaxingMedical Information
Medical personnel will track runners and record medical data to ensure timely updates to families of runners being treated.

This information will be available at the MCM Info tents. Visit the Main Info tent on N. Meade Street and Hwy 50 off ramp, near the Finish Festival.

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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