Post03.05.2021
While the global pandemic caused by the coronavirus outbreak put the entire world on hold, the MCMO has adapted and overcome, shifting operational practices and implementing several changes to safely execute live events while still ensuring a positive experience for all participants.
Post02.23.2021
The Ambassador is part of Team U.S. Embassy Kuwait, a 20-member team consisting of participants who have already completed over 600 miles already. "While we may not have ran the most miles overall, we finished here in Kuwait first,” Ambassador Romanowski.
Post02.08.2021
Whether you’re facing logistical or motivational challenges, winter weather doesn’t have to derail your training. In fact, this is the perfect time to swap out some miles for one or more cross-training activities to get faster, stronger and endure longer in your running.
Post02.02.2021
Cynthia Orms is set to complete her miles for the Marine Corps Marathon Organization’s (MCMO) Desert Storm 218 Miler – just in time for the South Pole’s eight-month long winter season.
Post01.25.2021
Hoyle found out about the Desert Storm 218 Miler and knew he had to participate. It was a chance to not only reflect on his own experiences during the war and appreciate being a part of something historic, but it was also an opportunity to honor fellow service members who were right there with him and to thank his family for their support and sacrifices.
Post01.25.2021
The Marine Corps Marathon Organization (MCMO) will present the 2020 Healthy School Award to five Northern Virginia elementary schools who have earned the recognition for having the most student participants in the MCM Semper Fun Mile. Due to the ongoing pandemic, the annual MCM Kids Run was rebranded to the MCM Semper Fun Mile, a one-mile virtual-only event for kids to run with their parents or guardians between September 27 – November 10.
Post01.15.2021
The funniest and wittiest team names participating in the Desert Storm 218 Miler
Post01.05.2021
The Marine Corps Marathon Organization (MCMO) will host the Quantico Crucible 5K on Saturday, April 17 aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico in the early evening. The Quantico Crucible is an in-person-only event and will challenge participants ages 10 and up to run a 5K from Butler Stadium through the Base’s trails while besting three on-course challenges
Post12.23.2020
Instead of creating a list of things to do, we recommend creating a list of inspirational and motivational messages to not only start the new year with a positive mind, but to power you through, and ultimately, help you achieve some amazing things over the next 365 days.
Post12.22.2020
‘Tis the season to treat yourself to something sweet. Enjoy these delicious holiday recipes from members of the Marine Corps Marathon Organization staff.
Post12.17.2020
Based on accumulated training miles for runners to complete before their Historic Half or MCM events, the new Mission Ready challenges reward runners for successfully preparing to #RunWithTheMarines.
Post12.14.2020
The Marine Corps Marathon Organization (MCMO) has unveiled the 2021 event schedule. Multiple events of various distances for all levels and ages from January through November.
Post11.17.2020
"We started to game plan how to join the 2020 MCM, either gamble with the lottery or join the Semper Fi Team,” said Craft. “We never came to an agreement before my dad suffered a heart attack and suddenly passed on January 22, 2020. His passing directed me to join the Semper Fi & America’s Fund team in his honor.”
Post11.16.2020
In compliance with new guidelines directed by the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia about gatherings, the Turkey Trot 10K and Mile will no longer be hosted as live events aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico.
Post11.12.2020
“Over two years ago, Dr. Darren McKnight, dear friend and 1981 Air Force Academy classmate made a pledge to support my charity and the MCM was his vehicle of choice,” said Garvin. “Last year, Darren ran the MCM for the first time since 1997 and he didn’t stop there. He recruited several other runners including two other 1981 Air Force Academy classmates, Jack Berkebile and retired LtCol Tim Hawes to run with him.”