Marine Corps 17.75K

Days Till Event -70
Date of Event 03.22.2025
The Marine Corps 17.75K distance commemorates the year the Marine Corps was established.
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getting there

Event Parking

Runners are encouraged to arrive early and utilize pre-race shuttles from one of four designated lots. There is no parking at the start-finish area for Marine Corps 17.75K.

Marine Corps 17.75K shuttles will service the following parking locations:

  • Route 234 Commuter Lot – 17300 Dumfries Road, Dumfries, VA (across the street from the McDonald’s)
  • Fettler Park – Building #3800 & #3850, Fettler Park Drive, Dumfries, VA
  • Grace Church – 17100 Van Buren Rd, Dumfries, VA
  • Forest Park High School (Kiss and Run) – 15721 Forest Park Dr, Woodbridge, VA

Carpooling is strongly encouraged to ensure all participants can obtain parking at one of the four lots.

Runner “Kiss and Run”

Runners being dropped off by someone or using a rideshare service should use Forest Park High School location.

Please note that- There is no runner drop-off at the event site

Shuttles

pre-event Runner Shuttle

Shuttles will start running from all designated lots from 5 am and stop at 7:40 am

Post-event runner shuttle

Shuttles will start running from 9:30 am and stop at 1:00 pm

Road closures

Road Closures Coming Soon

What to do in stafford

Stafford has been on the front lines of history. George Washington grew up in Stafford on the banks of the Rappahannock. Stone for many of the buildings in Washington were quarried in Stafford. Civil War soldiers walked the county on their way to war. But we’re not all about history. Our growing collection of breweries, wineries and restaurants provides a great entertainment experience. Our breweroutdoor resources include Virginia’s newest state park and lots of opportunities to get out on the trail and on the water. And our arts community is always creating new things.

You can learn about all the things to do, places to visit and stay in Stafford by visiting TourStaffordVa.com. The professional, friendly staff at the Stafford Department of Economic Development and Tourism can also assist you in planning your next visit, meeting, reunion, or sports event. Give them a call at 540-658-8681 or email tourism@staffordcountyva.gov.

LODGING

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Marine corps 17.75K Hotels

The 17.75K works with Jems Hospitality, proud housing partner, to secure the best discounted deals with convenient hotels for 17.75K participants. Available hotels include the Hampton Inn Dumfries/Quantico, SpringHill Suites Potomac Mills Woodbridge, Hilton Garden Inn Woodbridge and more.

**JEMS Hospitality is the only authorized housing agent for the 17.75K. Please be aware that there have been some pirating sites.**

Register for the Marine Corps Marathon Weekend

Recognized for impeccable organization on an iconic course managed by the US Marines in Arlington, VA and the nation’s capital, the Marine Corps Marathon is one of the largest marathons in the US and the world. Known as ‘the best marathon for beginners,’ the MCM is the largest marathon in the world that doesn’t offer prize money, earning its nickname, “The People’s Marathon.” The weekend also offers the Virtual MCM10K and Virtual MCM50K.