Post04.11.2018
Even though your family is focused on the final quarter of the school year, it’s never too early to plug an activity into the fall calendar by registering for the MCM Kids Run presented by Virginia529. For parents, there are six big reasons to register early for MCM Kids Run.
Post04.05.2018
After 30,000 runners trampled down the doors of the Marine Corps Marathon during March, individuals who are motivated to run with the Marines, but at a shorter distance, are getting ready for their registrations to open on Wednesday, April 11. That's when sign ups begin for TWO favored MCM Weekend events – the MCM10K and the MCM Kids Run presented by Virginia529.
Post03.30.2018
There is still a way to participate in the MCM through the Charity Partner Program. More than 90 charities seek motivated runners to join them to Run for a Cause. This is a chance to raise awareness, run with purpose and generate funds for charity. These organizations hold guaranteed entries to the MCM in October in exchange for fundraising support. Here are four tips for joining a charity group.
Post03.23.2018
D.C. “Running Pack” members Melisa, Rudy and Kevin Jordan return for their third 17.75K and look forward to their fourth Marine Corps Marathon together. One step closer to reaching their goal of getting into the MCM Running Club so they never miss a Marine Corps Marathon.
Photo03.20.2018
Carbo Dining In is MCM’s pasta dinner that pays homage to a traditional military 'dining in' on the eve of the MCM. Just announced- the 2018 MCM Carbo Dining In will feature guest speakers iconic female athlete Kathrine Switzer and internationally acclaimed author Roger Robinson with musical guest "The Singing Trooper."
Photo03.14.2018
For the first time in five years, the Marine Corps Marathon will open Rush Registration, allowing runners to claim their spot before the Lottery process begins. Rush Registration is an online mad dash that affords runners instant access to entries without the uncertainty of the Lottery. The MCM will make 11,000 entries available through the Rush process.
Post02.26.2018
So you missed out on a spot in the Marine Corps 17.75K when the event sold out in just over seven minutes. Runners must be aware of these six important dates on the MCM registration calendar while moving on to Plan B in the mission to "secure a spot in the 2018 Marine Corps Marathon."
Post02.26.2018
Todd “Disco” Byers will register for his 20th Marine Corps Marathon on March 1 with other members of the MCM Runners Club. After running his first MCM in 1998, Byers was so impressed that he has continued to participate in the event missing only once in 20 years. “Anytime someone is going to do a marathon, either one-and-done or looking to expand, I tell them to do the Marine Corps Marathon because of the camaraderie and support."
Photo02.23.2018
In 2018, the Marine Corps will commemorate a battle that occurred a century ago in a wooded area outside Paris. Accordingly, the MCM will unveil a new running event. Here are 4.97 facts runners need to know about the new Belleau Wood 8K.
Photo02.16.2018
The Distinguished Participant medal is the most limited in release of all the awards distributed by the MCM organization. Ambitious runners who seek to earn this rare hardware should plan to #RunWithTheMarines on four event dates and choose from eight different distances to meet the requirements.
Photo02.07.2018
One of the top questions asked by runners on MCM social media accounts is "how can I get into the MCM?" There are numerous answers to that question but the bottom line is- if a runner wants into the MCM, there's nothing to stop him or her from obtaining a spot on the start line on October 28.
Photo01.19.2018
To bring more families and young runners to start lines in 2018, the Next Generation Inspiration Initiative offers a 40 percent registration discount for all runners age 17 and under for all 2018 MCM organized events.
Photo01.12.2018
A #RunWithTheMarines is about motivation and so the challenge of conquering Hospital Hill should start with a powerful and confident click on the registration form.
Photo01.09.2018
It's the coup de grace of all dares, the sinister double-dog-dare. Starting last year, the Marine Corps Historic Half dared participants to scale the challenging Hospital Hill not once, but twice in one morning by participating in the Semper 5ive and then turning around to complete the 13.1 Half.
Post12.07.2017
The 12-year-old from Annandale, VA not only broke the tape to finish first among all participants in the MCM's Turkey Trot but set a new 10K world record for 12-year-old males. He did so by beating the record setting finish time he established earlier this year.