Medal of Honor Golf Course Opens for 8K
You’ve heard of walking the greens but ‘running the greens?’ That becomes a thing on December 8 when the Medal of Honor 8K presented by Marines Plumbing is held on the Medal of Honor Golf Course.
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Post09.21.2018
Photo09.18.2018
Collect Cheers from Loved Ones
Hear the sweet sounds of your children’s voices. Listen to encouraging words from your spouse. Feel energized by inspiring cheers from a parent. Get an audio push from friends. Download the Motigo app to hear an audio tour highlighting the MCM course with added motivation from a personal support crew of friends and family.
Post08.30.2018
Marine Designs New Memorial
A place where people can give veterans the same respect and honor, and where veterans and their families can experience healing and comfort.
Post08.24.2018
12-Year-Old Running 12K
Sentara Healthcare introduces Andrew Appleton, who will run the 12K at age 12. Find out Andrew's family connections to the Marine Corps that connect back to Iwo Jima.
Post08.17.2018
District Training Crew Rewards Training for MCM
Pacers announces the free virtual training club, the District Training Crew. All local DMV marathoners and 10K runners are invited to join this virtual group to earn cool gear while hitting milestones in the last few months of training.
Photo08.17.2018
New Way to Beat the Bridge
The 43rd Marine Corps Marathon will debut a new way for participants to Beat the Bridge located at Mile 21. Void of spectators, the bridge connects the nation's capital to Arlington and has been portrayed as both, mentally and physically challenging. In an attempt to energize and fuel runners, the MCM will introduce water monsters on the bridge.
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Honoring Runners with MCMMY Digital Awards
The MCMMYS are back and will recognize the excellence, passion and uniqueness of the runner community participating in the 2018 Marine Corps Marathon. This digital award program will enable runners to share their stories, motivations, challenges, successes and zaniness in eight distinct categories.
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Four Steps to Transfer an MCM Entry
Looking to score an entry to the sold out MCM? Then you’re lucky day is quickly approaching! Unable to participate after obtaining a spot in the MCM? Relief is on the way. The Marine Corps Marathon opens the Transfer Program on Wednesday, July 11 and here's how it works.
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Roots Running Back to Belleau Wood
“It was one of the highlights of my year, if not my life. It was remarkable.” One hundred years ago at the Battle of Belleau Wood in France, Mary Wright Baylor’s Great Uncle, Marine Corps Corporal Richard Rose, lost his life in service to his country. On June 23, Mary attended the Belleau Wood 8K aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico to honor Richard.
Post06.21.2018
The Wood’s Take on Belleau Wood 8K
Sentara Healthcare introduces Dakota Wood, whose last name isn’t the only thing connecting him to the Battle of Belleau Wood. As a retired U.S. Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel, he honors the sacrifice and heroics of the Marines who fought in the Battle by participating in the Belleau Wood 8K with his wife, Dixie Wood.
Post06.21.2018
The Two Best Locations to Book a Hotel for MCM Weekend
Running a marathon takes miles of painstaking preparation, but making travel plans for the MCM doesn’t need to be as tricky. The MCM has taken care of the travel logistics by finding hotels in hot spots that fit a variety of needs.
Post05.24.2018
Eat Well, Live Well, Run Well
Your favorite grocery departments moved from the shelves to the streets as a group of Wegmans employees participated in the Marine Corps Historic Half. Runners from Wegmans bakery, seafood, deli and produce departments traded running down the aisles for pushing along the pavement of the Fredericksburg, VA-based 13.1 mile course.
Photo05.21.2018
Finish Line Proposal
Chet-Tyler Cary of Fredericksburg, Va. surprised his girlfriend, Amanda Willging, at the finish line of the 2018 Marine Corps Historic Half by getting down on one knee and proposing. Willing, who turned 27 last week, was completely surprised and responded with an emotional "yes." Willging was overwhelmed with the moment, having just finished her fifth Historic Half in 2:38:02.
Post05.01.2018
The Dirt on Run Amuck's Mud Pits
Run Amuck presented by Camelbak is here to thrill athletes, rowdy runners and families with MCM's messiest mud and obstacle event. Are you up for the challenge? The MCM is dishing all the dirt on the massive mud pits along the June 23 course being built on Marine Corps Base Quantico.
Photo04.18.2018
What is the Marine Motivation Zone?
Photo tributes of Marine leaders throughout history will be intermingled with images of Marines shared by participants as a way of honoring the service of a loved one. Runners can nominate their Marine or Marines by posting a photo on the MCM Facebook page and sharing that Marine’s inspirational story.