MCM Mother's Day Stories
In celebration of Mother’s Day, the Marine Corps Marathon (MCM) community shared stories of their moms – the role models, the cheerleaders, the warriors and the heroes.
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Photo05.08.2020
Post05.07.2020
A Home Away From Home for Military & Veteran Families
For Fisher House Foundation runners, the Marine Corps Marathon is just as much about supporting military and veteran families as it is about celebrating the storied heritage of the Marine Corps.
Video05.07.2020
Injury Prevention Tips While Running
Exercise routines have been uprooted. Going outside for a routine run can feel overwhelming and lonely trying to remain socially distant from other runners and pedestrians. Everyone is searching for solutions to staying active and Select Physical Therapy, proud Historic Half sponsors offers some helpful tips.
Post04.27.2020
Tips for Training in the time of COVID-19 from the MCM Psyching Team
For many, running is one of the best coping tools to use for dealing with difficult times like these. However, there are days or moments when your emotions might get the better of you. We are all in this together, and we can both savor the joy we have felt when participating in running side by side and feel the pleasure of anticipating that we will one day be able to have those experiences again.
Post04.24.2020
Volunteer Spotlight: Employers Leading the Charge
We are not only supporting the community, but we’re supporting our client and building stronger key relationships with our colleagues at a fun and impactful event.
Post04.24.2020
Celebrating Kids who are Running Virtually, Too
April is the Month of the Military Child. Introducing young runners who have participated in MCMO events virtually – including the 17.75K, Semper 5ive and even the Historic Half marathon.
Post04.22.2020
Volunteer Spotlight: Blumling on Finding Her Place as a Key Volunteer
"I enjoy being a small part of a huge undertaking. It is exciting to participate in an event as a volunteer. Being around motivated and positive people, both staff and runners, is in itself a great experience."
Post04.21.2020
Marine Corps 1775K Virtual Event Stories
More than 3,000 runners across the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom set out to run the 11.03-mile distance anytime between March 12 and March 28, anywhere they could – on the treadmill, on the trail, at the track or even in their backyard! The virtual event provided the global MCM running community the chance to achieve their fitness goals and still run together during this unprecedented time.
Post04.21.2020
Marine Corps Marathon Recognized as Gold-Level Sustainable Event
The 2019 Marine Corps Marathon (MCM) was awarded Gold level certification by the Council for Responsible Sport, an organization that independently verifies the socially and environmentally responsible work by sports events.
Post04.17.2020
MCM Volunteer Spotlight: On the Frontlines with Niemann
"I do it because I enjoy it. I like working with the people, the challenges and making order out of chaos. I get to do a lot of things not always available to others."
Post04.17.2020
Run Virtually with the Historic Half Audio Experience
Marine Corps Historic Half Audio Experience offers virtual runners the opportunity to hear the authentic sounds and actual voices from the Fredericksburg event while running in locations across the country. And it's free!
Post04.16.2020
MCM Volunteer Spotlight: Brad Brecher, the Marine, Runner and Dream Volunteer
"As a Marine and runner, it allows me to give back to the running community through an organization whose mission is aligned with my personal priorities and life."
Post04.14.2020
MCM Volunteer Spotlight: Semper Fi & America’s Fund
"It is the least we can do to support those who have given so much." The first blog in the National Volunteer Appreciation Month series featuring Semper Fi & America's Fund.
Post04.10.2020
Brother and Sister Meet for the First Time at Marine Corps Marathon
Steven, a retired USMC Sergeant, and Lettie discovered they were brother and sister in August. Their first meeting was at the MCM finish line in October 2019.
Post04.03.2020
You’re in the MCM! Now What?
Start planning for your success in October and use the 5 T's to guide you through training and MCM day..