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Authority: 10 U.S.C. 5041, Headquarters, US Marine Corps; Marine Corps Order P1700.27B, Marine Corps Community Services Policy Manual (MCCS); Marine Corps Marathon Charter effective 27 Mar 2007; and SORN MMC00010 and SORN NM01700-1.

Purpose: To register, acknowledge and promote participation in Marine Corps Marathon Organization events. Information is used to plan, organize, coordinate and execute the events and communicate with the runners and volunteers before, during and after the event to include publication of finisher results, finisher certificates and race photographs, videos and motion pictures. Data and photographs, videotape, motion pictures and other recordings may be used by the Marine Corps Marathon Organization and its select sponsors for surveys, publications on websites, race programs and promotions, newspaper articles, newsletters and other race marketing purposes and runner enhancements.

Routine Uses: Information is accessed by Marine Corps Marathon Organization personnel with a need to know to meet the purpose. Information may be provided to television, online and print media to provide publicity on the Marine Corps Marathon Organization events and to selected sponsors approved by the Marine Corps Marathon Organization. A complete list and explanation of the applicable routine uses is published in the authorizing SORN available at https://dpcld.defense.gov/Privacy/SORNsIndex/DOD-wide-SORN-Article-View/Article/570650/mmc00010/.

Disclosure: Voluntary. However, failure to provide the information may result in ineligibility to participate in the Marine Corps Marathon Organization events.

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Registration

Due to the number of expected deferment re-registrations from the past few years, the Marine Corps Marathon Organization will be rolling out the 48^th Marine Corps Marathon (MCM) Weekend Events registration in stages. More information coming soon.

General registration

Registration for the 48th MCM Weekend is sold out. Participants, ages 14 and up, must be able to maintain a 14 minute pace and must make gauntlets.

what’s included

defer re-registration

Those who hold a current deferment will be receiving an email with instructions and a dedicated link on January 11. Current deferments must be used before any other means of registration. Otherwise, runner will risk forfeiting their deferred entry.

Active duty & reserve military registration

Discounted registration for Active Duty and Reserve servicemembers is sold out.

MCm runners club

Runners who have successfully completed at least five Marine Corps Marathons are eligible to join the MCM Runners Club. This exclusive group of motivated marathoners receives guaranteed annual access to MCM registration, during a designated period, eliminating any registration uncertainty for these frequent runners.

Registration for the 48th MCM for Runners Club members will open on February 15. Members will receive a designated link via email. In 2023, a virtual MCM or MCM50K finish will not count toward the Runners Club.

More MCM Runners Club information

mcm four star package

The MCM Four Star Registration Package offers a stellar bundle of benefits starting with guaranteed entries to the 2023 MCM and to stay at the location of the MCM Health & Fitness Expo, the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center. This incredible comprehensive bundle includes entries, hotel nights, hospitality, transportation and more! Choose from packages based on length of stay, days of the week and one or two runners. All packages include a guaranteed MCM, MCM50K or MCM10K entry. Two runner package options offer a second entry for any of the MCM Weekend events.

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charity partners

For those who want to dedicate participation to a cause, MCM Charity Partner organizations offer guaranteed access to the MCM. Make a personal connection to a cause and contact MCM Charity Partners directly to learn about programs, fundraising requirements and the registration process.

Charity registrations open on April 5.

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transfers

After registering, some runners are unable to participate in the MCM or they may wish to switch their registration to a different MCM Weekend event. These runners may opt to transfer their entry to a non-registered runner through the MCM Transfer Program. The MCM is not responsible for identifying individuals for the transfer. Often, runners are able to connect via the MCM Facebook page. A fee is associated with this service. Transfers may be executed any time after a runner is officially registered.

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travel agencies

Annually runners from more than 50 countries participate in the MCM. Enhance the experience if traveling from abroad and make the visit to Arlington, VA and the nation’s capital even more significant. Register for the MCM through one of the partner travel agencies.

2023 teams competition

Do you have a group of friends, classmates, service members or more that all run? The Marine Corps Marathon Organization is excited to announce the addition of an affiliated-based Teams competition to the live 48th Marine Corps Marathon. Gather your squad and get ready to take on the mission!

semper fidelis challenge

In 2023, the Semper Fidelis Challenge will now encapsulate the Marine Corps Marathon Organization’s three premiere events and bring them together in an exciting new way. Runners who qualify for the challenge will complete the following live events:

Marine Corps 17.75K on March 25
Marine Corps Historic Half on May 21
48^th Marine Corps Marathon on October 29

Participants interested in the Semper Fidelis Challenge should register for each event individually. There are no additional registration requirements. MCMO will monitor those who qualify in-house.

Finishers will receive all three event medals, plus an exclusive challenge medal. Additionally, individuals will now have the chance to compete for category awards.

Distinguished Participant

Start your path to becoming distinguished in March with the Marine Corps 17.75K. In 2023, the beloved race through Prince William Forest Park will now count toward the Distinguished Participant Medal. Don’t worry, finishers will still gain Access Granted into the 48^th Marine Corps Marathon on October 29, 2023 as well!

The path will also run through Arlington, Va. and the nation’s capital with the addition of the MCM Weekend events to the lineup with the program now encapsulating all MCMO events. Ambitious runners who seek to earn this coveted title and exclusive medal in 2023 must register and complete one live event of the following tiers:

Tier One: Marine Corps 17.75K on March 25
Tier Two: One of the Marine Corps Historic Half events (the half marathon, Semper 5ive or Devil Dog Double) on May 21
Tier Three: Quantico 12K on August 26
Tier Four: One of the MCM Weekend events (MCM, MCM10K or MCM50K) on October 29
Tier Five: Turkey Trot 10K on November 18

trifecta

Ambitious runners can complete the Trifecta by registering for three MCM Weekend events through a combination of virtual and live events.

In order to achieve the Trifecta, runners must run either the MCM or MCM50K live and the other two events can be virtual. This challenge will reward finishers with a stunning challenge coin in addition to the corresponding finisher medals

Registration for all three events opens March 1, 2023.

refundable registration

Participants who are concerned they may not be able to participate in a Marine Corps Marathon Organization event can pay an additional service fee (14% of all items purchased, excluding event processing fees) for a 100% refund. The service fee will be the only amount not refunded. Refundable registration must be purchased as part of the registration process. Participants cannot go back and purchase once registration is complete.

For more information on the perils covered by refundable registration visit: https://refundable.me/haku/.

Please note, refundable registration does not cover the following:

If the participant does not attend the event because they are concerned about the coronavirus (COVID-19) or are self-isolating without a positive COVID-19 test or other non-COVID-19 communicable diseases leading to quarantines or travel restrictions.
If event organizers cancel the race.
Processing fees associated with items (entry fee, ancillary products, etc.) purchased during the application process.

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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.” INTERESTED RUNNERS CAN ALSO PARTICIPATE IN THE MCM10k OR THE MCM50K.

mcm10k

The MCM10K, presented by Navy Federal Credit Union, is hosted on the same day as the Marine Corps Marathon, Sunday, October 29, 2023.

registration

MCM10K registration is now open. Participants must be 10 years old and up and able to maintain a 20 minute per mile pace.

DISTINGUISHED PARTICIPANT

Tier One: Marine Corps 17.75K on March 25
Tier Two: One of the Marine Corps Historic Half events (the half marathon, Semper 5ive or Devil Dog Double) on May 21
Tier Three: Quantico 12K on August 26
Tier Four: One of the MCM Weekend events (MCM, MCM10K or MCM50K) on October 29
Tier Five: Turkey Trot 10K on November 18

TRIFECTA

Ambitious runners can complete the Trifecta by registering for three MCM Weekend events through a combination of virtual and live events.

Registration for all three events is now open.

transfer

After registering for a live event some runners unfortunately are unable to participate. These runners may opt to transfer their entry to a non-registered runner through the Transfer Program. The MCM doesn’t assist in the identification of individuals to receive a transfer. Runners often find transfer partners on the MCM Facebook page.

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Course

The 6.2 mile journey begins at 7:50 a.m. in the National Mall and takes runners through Crystal City, past the Pentagon and into the iconic finish at the U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial.

course map

water points

At Jefferson Drive SW and 7^th Street SW along the National Mall.
Near Army-Navy Drive at Eads Street.
Post-MCM10K: Bottled water from Wegmans and Nuun will be distributed in the hospitality area.
Cupless Station: Self-serve water station on the 14th Street Bridge.

aid stations

Jefferson Drive SW and 12th Street SW at the Department of Agriculture
Eads Street Parking lot at Army/Navy Drive
Finish Line Medical Tents are located on the U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial Circle

Medical Information tent is located at the intersection of Lynn Street and Fairfax Drive. Medical personnel will track runners and record medical data to ensure timely updates are available to families of runners receiving assistance.

packet pick-up

All MCM Weekend participants are required to attend Packet Pick-up, located within the Health & Fitness Expo, located at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, to obtain the official bib with timing device and technical competitor shirt. Runners are required to bring the e-Card and a photo ID to Packet Pick-up. e-Cards are emailed to all participants in the weeks prior to the event.

Runners are highly encouraged to pick up their own materials and verify personal information.

For runners unable to attend Packet Pick-up, proxy pick-up is an available option. Runners may designate an individual to obtain their bib and event materials. The individual picking up the bib for a registered runner must present a hard or digital copy of the completed e-Card with a copy of the runner’s photo ID, as well as a copy of his/her ID. Please obtain the runner’s preferred shirt size. e-Cards are emailed to the registered runner before the event. Parents may sign waiver and retrieve packets for their children under 18 years of age.

Packet Pick-up is not available on event morning.

parking and transportation

Runners and spectators can utilize of a variety of transportation options during MCM Weekend to arrive at event locations in Arlington, the home of the MCM and the nation’s capital.

metro

Getting around the nation’s capital and Arlington, VA is easy with the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (Metro). Runners are encouraged to become familiar with the Metro map in advance of event morning and be aware of the most convenient stations to access preferred locations. In advance of MCM Weekend, runners and supporters should purchase a Metro SmarTrip card.

To the MCM10K. The Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter station (green or yellow line) is most convenient to the MCM10K start. Other nearby options include L’Enfant Plaza (yellow, green, blue or orange line) or Smithsonian (blue or orange line).

Event parking

MCM10K. There is no designated parking location for the MCM10K. Participants may seek locations in nearby downtown DC but are encouraged to Metro to the event start line.

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MCM50K

registration

Registration for the MCM50K will open on March 1, 2023. Participants must maintain a 12.5 minute per mile through mile 12.25 and then 14 minutes per mile for remainder of distance, and be 18 years old and up.

course

The MCM50K begins at 7:15 a.m. prior to the MCM on October 29, 2023, and runs the entire MCM course with a 4.87-mile diversion at Mile 4.5 after runners cross the Key Bridge from Virginia into the nation’s capital.

course map

GAUNTLETS

Georgetown Gauntlet (MCM50K Only): MCM50K participants who do not make it through the Georgetown Gauntlet by 8:18 a.m. at mile 4.55 will be diverted from the certified 50K course at the Francis Scott Key Bridge and Canal Road NW and may continue running but will not complete the ultramarathon course. These individuals will not be recognized as official finishers.
DC Gauntlet: Participants who do not make it through the DC Gauntlet by 12:33 p.m. will be diverted from the certified course at Independence Avenue to 14th Street and may continue running but will not complete a 50K course. These individuals will not be recognized as official finishers.
Beat the Bridge Gauntlet: All participants must reach the intersection of 14 and D Streets before the 14th Street Bridge by 1:15 p.m.
Crystal City Gauntlet: Participants who do not make it through the Crystal City Gauntlet by 1:49 p.m. will be diverted from the certified course at 12^th South as it becomes Crystal Drive and may continue running but will not complete the 50K course. These individuals will not be recognized as official finishers.

water points

Pre-MCM50K: At the Runners Village Info Tent located on Army Navy Drive.
WP 1: Eastbound Lee Highway between Wayne and Adams Streets.
WP 2 (MCM50K Only): Canal Road NW
WP 3: Intersection of M and 33rd Streets, NW, in Georgetown.
WP 4/5: Along Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway at grassy median. Water Point #4 is located in northbound lanes; Water Point #5 is located in southbound lanes.
WP 6/8: Independence Avenue and Ohio Drive SW at West Potomac Park.
WP 7: Ohio Drive SW parking area near the end of Hains Point.
WP 9: At Madison Drive NW and 12^th Street NW along the National Mall.
WP 10: At Jefferson Drive SW and 7^th Street SW along the National Mall.
WP 11: Near Army-Navy Drive at Eads Street. (Water Point #10 also supports the MCM10K).
WP 12:Along Long Bridge Drive in soccer complex parking lot.
WP 13: At Lady Bird Johnson parking area on Boundary Channel Drive, in the North Pentagon parking area.
Post-MCM50K: Bottled water from Wegmans and Gatorade will be distributed in the hospitality area.
Cupless Station: Self-serve water station on the 14th Street Bridge.

aid stations

AS 1: Canal Road NW
AS 2: Francis Scott Key Park at the corner of Key bridge and M Street
AS 3/4: Along Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway below Waterside Drive
AS 5/7: Independence Ave SW and Ohio Drive SW in West Potomac Park at the Ericksson Memorial
AS 5: Ohio and Buckeye Drive SW underneath the I395 overpass (Case Bridge) on the Washington Channel side of East Potomac Park
AS 8: East of the intersection of 14th Street NW and Madison Drive NW, in front of the Smithsonian National Museum of American History
AS 9: Jefferson Drive SW and 12th Street SW at the Department of Agriculture
AS 10: Eads Street Parking lot at Army/Navy Drive
AS 11: Parking lot of Public Storage on West side of Long Bridge North of 6th Street S
Finish Line Medical Tents are located on the Marine Corps War Memorial Circle

food stations

FS1 (MCM50K Only): Canal Road NW
FS2: west side of Rock Creek Parkway at Thompson’s Boat House after Virginia Avenue.
FS3 & FS5: at Ohio Drive before Water Point 6, at the end of Hains Point in East Potomac Park.
FS4: at the intersection of Jefferson Drive SW and 4 Street SW along the National Mall.
FS6: Crystal City.

packet pick-up

All MCM Weekend participants are required to attend Packet Pick-up, located within the Health & Fitness Expo, located at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, to obtain the official bib with timing device and technical competitor shirt. Runners must bring the e-Card and a photo ID to Packet Pick-up. E-Cards are emailed to all participants in the weeks prior to the event.

Runners are highly encouraged to pick up their own materials and verify personal information.

Packet Pick-up is not available on event morning.

parking and transportation

Runners and spectators can utilize of a variety of transportation options during MCM Weekend to arrive at event locations in Arlington, the home of the MCM and the nation’s capital.

metro

To the MCM50K Start. Access Runners Village through the Pentagon station (yellow or blue line).

EVENT PARKING

Free parking is available in the underground lot located at the intersection of 23rd and Crystal Drive.

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MCM Kids Run

The MCM Kids Run will be held on Saturday, October 28, 2023 in Arlington, VA at the North Pentagon Parking Lot. Children ages 5-12 will participate in the one mile fun run. Pre- and post-event hospitality, activities, entertainment, games and mascots make this an unforgettable event. The Kids Run offers families eight start time options between 9:20 a.m. and 11:40 a.m.

registration

Registration for the MCM Kids Run is now open. Participants must be 5 to 12 years old.

For group registration, please contact mcmcustomerservice@usmc-mccs.org.

course

Course map coming soon.

Healthy School Awards

Coordinated school groups either organized by the PTA, physical education teacher or school administrator may participate in the Healthy School Award challenge. The top five schools with the most registered student participants will be honored with the Healthy School Award that includes a $1,000 monetary donation to the school’s physical education department from MCM partner Sodexo. Contact mcmcustomerservice@usmc-mccs.org for additional details.

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Hosted in the nation’s capital with the start and finish in Arlington, VA, the Marine Corps Marathon offers an unparalleled journey through the most recognizable landmarks in our country. Begin the run situated between the Pentagon and Arlington National Cemetery, continue through Rosslyn before journeying into the District to tour Georgetown and the National Mall on the way to ‘beating the bridge.’ Enter Arlington and pass the Pentagon, tour Crystal City and finish uphill (you read that right) at the Marine Corps War Memorial.

Course maps for the MCM10K and MCM50K are located below. For further information related to these events, please visit the appropriate tabs.

MCM Course Map

MCM10K Course map

mcm50K course map

Gauntlets

Georgetown Gauntlet (MCM50K Only): MCM50K participants who do not make it through the Georgetown Gauntlet by 8:18 a.m. at mile 4.55 will be diverted from the certified 50K course at the Francis Scott Key Bridge and Canal Road NW and may continue running but will not complete the ultramarathon course. These individuals will not be recognized as official finishers.
DC Gauntlet: Participants who do not make it through the DC Gauntlet by 12:33 p.m. will be diverted from the certified course at Independence Avenue to 14th Street and may continue running but will not complete a 26.2 mile course. These individuals will not be recognized as official finishers.
Beat the Bridge Gauntlet: All participants must reach the intersection of 14 and D Streets before the 14th Street Bridge by 1:15 p.m. at Mile 20.
Crystal City Gauntlet: Participants who do not make it through the Crystal City Gauntlet by 1:49 p.m. will be diverted from the certified course at 12^th South as it becomes Crystal Drive and may continue running but will not complete the 26.2 mile course. These individuals will not be recognized as official finishers.

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general information

runner’s Guide

Packet Pickup

All Marine Corps Marathon Weekend participants are required to attend Packet Pick-up, located within the MCM Health & Fitness Expo, at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, to obtain the official bib with timing device and technical competitor shirt. Runners are required to bring the e-Card and a photo ID to Packet Pick-up. E-Cards are emailed to all participants in the weeks prior to the event.

Runners are highly encouraged to pick up their own materials and verify personal information.

For runners unable to attend Packet Pick-up, proxy pick-up is an available option. Runners may designate an individual to obtain their bib and event materials. The individual picking up the bib for a registered runner must present a hard or digital copy of the completed e-Card with a copy of the runner’s photo ID, as well as a copy of his/her ID. Please be sure to obtain the runner’s preferred shirt size. E-Cards are emailed to the registered runner before the event. Parents may sign waiver and retrieve packets for their children under 18 years of age.

Packet Pick-up is not available on event morning.

Participant Bib

The official MCM, MCM50K and MCM10K participant bibs feature the timing device attached to the reverse side of the bib. These must remain in place for proper timing to occur.

Emergency medical and contact information form is also on the back of the bib. All participants must complete this information.

The UPS Baggage Sticker will be attached to the reverse side of every bib. The sticker features the runner’s bib number and the assigned UPS truck to be utilized for baggage drop off and pick up on event day. Carefully peel the front of the sticker off the backing and attached to the clear plastic bag to facilitate easy identification by UPS volunteers.

Spectators

Track a Runner

Relatives, friends, running buddies and even MCM participants themselves can follow a runner’s progress along the course in real time. The virtual status reports will provide updates for one or multiple runners from various split locations and the finish line.

The timing data may be delivered by text, posted on a Facebook timeline, sent via email and/or sent over Twitter feed. During registration for this service, individuals may select the preferred means to receive updates. Registration for Track a Runner will be available soon.

Viewing Locations

Spectators can see their runner in as many as five locations on the course. With many road closures, taking Metro is the best way to get around but consult the course map as most locations are walkable. Follow the plan below to optimize viewing potential and catch a runner in action!

Location #1: Kick off the day by watching the opening ceremonies at the MCM Start Line on Route 110 in Arlington, Virginia. Access this location by Metro using Rosslyn or Pentagon Station.
Location #2: After the start, take a leisurely stroll across the Arlington Memorial Drive to the Lincoln Memorial in DC. Here you’ll be able to see runners at mile 10 and later, mile 16.
Location #3: From the Lincoln Memorial, head east on Independence Avenue, past the Washington Monument to access the National Mall. Along with the world-famous Smithsonian museums, you’ll see runners at miles 17-19.
Location #4: Next, hop on the Metro via the Smithsonian station and head to the Crystal City Station.
Location #5: For the final leg of your journey, head over to the legendary Marine Corps War Memorial and the MCM Finish Line. Take Metro to Rosslyn or the MCM shuttle from 23rd Street in Crystal City. The finish line offers bleacher seating to watch the final ascent and push to the finish. Plan to reunite with runners in the family link up area at the Finish Festival in Rosslyn.

Tips

Respect the Course. Staying clear of course boundaries. This means don’t cross the course. Stay on the curb or sidewalks to avoid narrowing the streets for runners, and most importantly, listen to law enforcement and Marines with regard to the best location to stand and cheer.
Timing Is Everything. Know the runner’s projected pace-per-mile to aid in determining where and when they should reach certain points in the course. Take out the guess work and sign up for Track-A-Runner text updates through the MCM website or App.
Getting Around by Metro. Metro is a great option to reach the far corners of the course quickly. Be aware that a weekend wait for Metro could be up to 15 minutes. Spectators should purchase a Metro One-Day Pass for an easier experience. Metro will open at 6:00 a.m. on MCM day.
Information. Visit the MCM Info tent in the Finish Festival on the Route 50 overpass in Rosslyn, or in Runners Village in the Pentagon North Parking lot. The American Red Cross will have a medical information tent at the finish line.
Get Noticed. It is easier for runners to find their supporters who hold a sign or banner and are wearing brightly colored clothing. Its also crucial to know a marathoner’s bib number and outfit. It’s an imperfect science trying to time the convergence of a runner and spectator. If you suspect you’ve missed each other, move to the next viewing location.
Use Technology. Visit the MCM website or download the MCM App to access live results and updated split times.
Be Social. Use #RunWithTheMarines on all social postings to add to the MCM digital story.
Reunite with Runner. Runners and supporters should meet in the Family Link Up area, part of the Finish Festival in Rosslyn. Choose the first letter of the runner’s last name as the pre-planned location to reunite. The link-up areas are designated by 13-foot tall, yellow towers with letters of the alphabet prominently displayed

volunteers

Lend a hand

Opportunities to work alongside U.S. Marines range from assembling runner packets and shirts to supporting a water point, food station, medical aid station, runner’s hospitality or the start and finish areas on event day.
All volunteers take pride in supporting thousands of individuals striving to achieve a running goal.

Volunteers receive a commemorative shirt and a letter of appreciation for each event supported. Individuals and groups are encouraged to volunteer throughout the year. Support opportunities are announced at a minimum of six weeks prior to each event.

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Explore Arlington

Whether running or cheering for a runner, there are countless opportunities to experience history, culture and fun in Arlington, the home of the MCM. Experience world-class dining, shopping, sightseeing and nightlife around every corner.

visitor information

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runner’s Guide

*Please visit the appropriate event tabs for specific information related to the MCM10K and MCM50K.

START TIME

7:55 am edt

Water points

Pre-MCM: At the Runners Village Info Tent located at the North Pentagon Parking Lot.
WP 1: Eastbound Lee Highway between Wayne and Adams Streets.
WP 2: Intersection of M and 33rd Streets, NW, in Georgetown.
WP 3/4: Along Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway at grassy median. Water Point #3 is located in northbound lanes; Water Point #4 is located in southbound lanes.
WP 5/7: Independence Avenue and Ohio Drive SW at West Potomac Park.
WP 6: Ohio Drive SW parking area near the end of Hains Point.
WP 8: At Madison Drive NW and 12^th Street NW along the National Mall.
WP 9: At Jefferson Drive SW and 7^th Street SW along the National Mall.
WP 10: Near Army-Navy Drive at Eads Street. (Water Point #10 also supports the MCM10K).
WP 11:Along Long Bridge Drive in soccer complex parking lot.
WP 12: At Lady Bird Johnson parking area on Boundary Channel Drive, in the North Pentagon parking area.
Post-MCM: Bottled water from Wegmans and Gatorade will be distributed in the hospitality area.
Cupless Station: Self-serve water station on the 14th Street Bridge.

Nuun Endurance Formula
Nuun Endurance: Lemon Lime flavor will be available on course at all water points.

Aid stations

AS 1: Francis Scott Key Park at the corner of Key bridge and M Street
AS 2/3: Along Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway below Waterside Drive
AS 4/6: Independence Ave SW and Ohio Drive SW in West Potomac Park at the Ericksson Memorial
AS 5: Ohio and Buckeye Drive SW underneath the I395 overpass (Case Bridge) on the Washington Channel side of East Potomac Park
AS 7: East of the intersection of 14th Street NW and Madison Drive NW, in front of the Smithsonian National Museum of American History
AS 8: Jefferson Drive SW and 12th Street SW at the Department of Agriculture
AS 9: Eads Street Parking lot at Army/Navy Drive
AS 10: Parking lot of Public Storage on West side of Long Bridge North of 6th Street S
Finish Line Medical Tents are located on the Marine Corps War Memorial Circle

Food stations

FS1: west side of Rock Creek Parkway at Thompson’s Boat House after Virginia Avenue at Mile 7.
FS2 & FS4: at Ohio Drive before Water Point 6, at the end of Hains Point in East Potomac Park between Miles 12 and 13.
FS3: at the intersection of Jefferson Drive SW and 4 Street SW along the National Mall to WP 9 before Mile 19.
FS4: near mile 23 in Crystal City.

JELLY BELLY SPORTS BEANS

Jelly Belly Sports Beans will be available on the course. Jelly Belly Sports Beans assorted mix which includes a random mix of these flavors: berry, pear, fruit punch, lemon lime, orange, and green apple. Visit www.sportbeans.com.

Entertainment

The Marine Corps Marathon features a wide variety of musical entertainment throughout the course. From the first mile to the last, runners and spectators are treated to inspiring artists, motivating music and exciting entertainment.

wear blue: run to remember mile

The iconic on-course experience at the MCM is the wear blue Mile. Located along Haines Point at mile 12 of the MCM course, every step honors the service and sacrifice of the American military. The wear blue Mile is comprised of Faces of the Fallen posters with a photograph and name of each fallen military member. Alongside each poster is an American flag draped with a black ribbon, bearing the name of a fallen military member. A volunteer, often fellow military or families of the fallen service members, holds each flag. The wear blue Mile is a moving tribute and a sobering segment of the Marathon course, intended to honor and humanize those who gave their lives for this country.

RESULTS

Visit the interactive 2022 MCM, MCM50K and MCM10K results. The arrow next to a runner’s name offers a drop-down menu providing a clickable link to share results, open an individual finisher page or access finisher certificates. Finisher certificates may be individualized by selecting up to four badges. Finisher certificates may then be downloaded, printed or shared. All results are unofficial until further verification.

2022 Results

Finisher certificates

Finisher Certificates may be accessed by clicking the arrow next to a runner name on the results page. Each runner may individualize the certificate by selecting up to four badges that reflect the runner’s experience at the MCM. Options include: First timer, PR, Running in Honor, Marine Spouse and First MCM among others. Certificates feature overall, gender and age group rankings.

finisher certificates

corrections

Results discrepancy? Absence of data? Please email your name and bib number to timer.guy@gmail.com. All results posted on the MCM website immediately after an event are unofficial. Additional time to review all data and finalize the results information is often necessary. MCM results may not be official for several weeks.

data request

To request results not available on MCM website, please email MCM Customer Service.

Use subject line of Results Search.

Please include the following information in your request:

Year of the results request
Runner full name (please include first, middle and last and remember to use any maiden names)
Runner home state at the time
Runner approximate age at the time
Runner approximate finish time (within a 15-minute range)
Your name (if not the runner)
Your email

running to qualify

If running the MCM to qualify for the marathon in Boston, please refer to that event’s website for timing standards.

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weekend event schedule

event	date & time	type	location
Health and Fitness Expo Opening Ceremony	October 27 9:30 – 10 AM EDT	Ceremony	Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
Health and Fitness Expo & Packet Pick-Up	October 27 10 AM – 8 PM EDT October 28 8 AM – 6 PM EDT	Tradeshow	Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
MCM Hall of Fame Dinner	October 27 6 PM EDT	Dinner	Doubletree by Hilton Washington DC-Crystal City
MCM Kids Run	October 28 9 AM – 12PM EDT	Race	North Pentagon Parking Lot
MCM Dining In	October 28 1 PM – 3 PM	Dinner	Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
MCM50K	October 29 7:15 AM EDT START	Race	Route 110, Arlington, VA
MCM10K	October 29 7:50 EDT START	Race	National Mall, Washington DC
48th MCM (Wheels)	October 29 7:50 EDT START	Race	Route 110, Arlington, VA
48th MCM (Duos)	October 29 7:52 EDT START	Race	Route 110, Arlington, VA
48th MCM (Runners)	October 29 7:55 EDT START	Race	Route 110, Arlington, VA
MCM Finish Festival	October 29 8 AM – 4 PM EDT	Festival	Downtown Rosslyn, VA

Health & fitness Expo

october 27 & october 28 at the gaylord national resort & convention center

Move through Packet Pick-up and explore more than 100,000 square feet of exhibits and booths. Admission to the Health & Fitness Expo is free and welcomes participants, family members, friends, supporters, volunteers and general public.

Attendees arrive at the Expo to sample nutritious food, try out the latest exercise equipment, test drive technology, explore recovery products and snap motivating selfies. The exhibit floor features sponsors, charities and vendors offering great giveaways, health screenings, literature and selling the latest products. The Expo also showcases several licensed vendors selling MCM-branded merchandise from apparel to art.

Come to shop, learn or just mingle with this inspiring crowd!

mcm Health & Fitness Exhibitors

The award winning MCM Health & Fitness Expo, supported by nearly 300 military and civilian volunteers, features more than 100,000 square feet of exhibit space. The expo is the ideal platform to launch new products, introduce mobile tours and host demos. Held indoors, this two-day event is free to the public. Join over 100,000 fitness enthusiasts, military affiliated guests and volunteers from across the country and world to celebrate and #RunWithTheMarines.

If you are interested in exhibiting at the MCM Health & Fitness Expo, please contact sponsorship@usmc-mccs.org.

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mcm dining in

Runners are invited to join MCMO at the Gaylord National Resort for a pre-event meal that will have anyone fueled up for Sunday morning. The MCM Dining In will be on Saturday, October 28 from 1-3 p.m. next to the MCM Health & Fitness Expo.

For $65 per person, attendees will be treated to a delicious meal off a menu recommended by medical personnel and nutritionists. A full menu will be available soon. Paying homage to a traditional military “dining in”, the MCM Dining In will also feature a special ceremony with a keynote speaker covering inspirational and educational topics.

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mcm kids run

The MCM Kids Run will be held on Saturday, October 28, 2023 in Arlington, VA. Children ages 5-12 will participate in the one mile fun run. Pre- and post-event hospitality, activities, entertainment, games and mascots make this an unforgettable event. The Kids Run offers families eight start time options between 9:20 a.m. and 11:40 a.m. Registration is now open.

mcm50k

The MCM50K is the largest ultramarathon in the country and the only one held entirely in an urban setting. Participants share the start line with the Marine Corps Marathon in Arlington, VA directly adjacent to the Pentagon. The MCM50K begins prior to the MCM on October 29, 2023 and runs the entire MCM course with a 4.87-mile diversion at Mile 4.5 after runners cross the Key Bridge from Virginia into the nation’s capital. Registration is now open.

mcm10K

The MCM10K, presented by Navy Federal Credit Union, is hosted on the same day as the Marine Corps Marathon, Sunday, October 29, 2023. Runners begin their journey in the National Mall before running through Crystal City and into the iconic finish at the U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial. Registration is now open.

MCM Opening ceremony

October 29 7:30 am at route 110, arlington, va

The 48th MCM begins with an adrenaline filled parachute landing as the perfect backdrop for the March on Colors and our nation’s National Anthem.

Participants are treated to a flyover as the sound of Howitzer blasts off officially marking the start of the event.

finish festival

october 29 at 8 AM in downtown rosslyn

The excitement of completing the MCM, MCM50K and MCM10K will be celebrated in the Finish Festival in Rosslyn from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Finish Festival is a short walk from the MCM finish line, located at the Marine Corps War Memorial.

Downtown Rosslyn hosts the celebration inviting the entire community to enjoy activities alongside runners and supporters with food, music, giveaways and essential post-event services.

The Finish Festival features live music on the Arlington stage, booths and giveaways along Meade and Lynn Streets, Ft Myer and Fairfax Drives and Wilson Blvd.

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getting there

Transportation

Runners and spectators can utilize of a variety of transportation options during MCM Weekend to arrive at event locations in Arlington, the home of the MCM and the nation’s capital.

metro

The Metro will be opening at 5 a.m. on event morning.

To the MCM Health & Fitness Expo. Take Metro to Eisenhower station (yellow line) or Van Dorn (blue line), then enjoy a free shuttle to National Harbor. Shuttles will run on Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. and on Saturday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
To the MCM Kids Run. Take Metro to the Pentagon station (yellow or blue line), then ride the free shuttle to the start line.
To the MCM10K. The Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter station (green or yellow line) is most convenient to the MCM10K start. Other nearby options include L’Enfant Plaza (yellow, green, blue or orange line) or Smithsonian (blue or orange line).
To the MCM Start. Access Runners Village through the Pentagon station (yellow or blue line).
On Course. Smithsonian station (blue, orange or silver line) offers access to the National Mall for a stretch of the MCM course between miles 17-20. Crystal City station (blue or yellow line) delivers visitors to miles 22-23 of the MCM course and miles 3-4 of the MCM10K course. L’Enfant Plaza station (green, yellow, blue, orange or silver lines) takes individuals to the Beat the Bridge location at Mile 20. Arlington Cemetery (blue line) opens on event morning at 8:30 a.m. and is a short walk to mile 25 of the MCM course, mile 5 of the MCM10K course and the official finish line at the Marine Corps War Memorial.
To the Finish. Use the Rosslyn station (blue, orange or silver line) to arrive at the Finish Festival or walk to the finish line at the Marine Corps War Memorial.

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Event Parking

MCM Health & Fitness Expo. Pay parking is available at the Gaylord National Resort and in nearby National Harbor.
MCM Kids Run. Limited parking is available in the South Pentagon Parking lot in lanes 20-26. This is walking distance to the shuttles. Pay parking is available at the nearby Fashion Centre at Pentagon City. Families should Metro from the Pentagon City station to the Pentagon station to access the shuttles.
MCM10K. There is no designated parking location for the MCM10K. Participants may seek locations in nearby downtown DC but are encouraged to Metro to the event start line.
MCM. Free parking is available courtesy of the Crystal City Business Improvement District in the underground lots located at the intersection of 23rd and Crystal Drive.

Shuttle transportation

To the MCM Start:
From Crystal City: Shuttles will follow a route from 23rd Street and Crystal Drive in Crystal City to Runners Village in the Pentagon North Parking lot from 4:30-7:30 a.m.

From the Gaylord National Resort: From 4:30–6 a.m., MCM offers runners-only shuttles to Runners Village from the Gaylord National Resort. Spectator shuttles between National Harbor and the Eisenhower Metro station will begin at 6 a.m.

From the Finish:
Rosslyn. Finish shuttles will be located in the Finish Festival on Oak Street and Wilson Blvd will return runners and spectators to 23rd Street and Crystal Drive in Crystal City. Return service will be available from 10:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m.

Return to National Harbor: Shuttles will run from Eisenhower Metro (yellow line) to the Gaylord until 5 p.m. on event day.

Drop Off Locations

Runners being driven to the MCM start may be dropped off at Kiss and Run, located at the corner of Army Navy Drive and Fern Street and proceed to the Pentagon North parking lot.

Road closures

All 3:30 a.m. times reflect the closing of the start/finish corridor north of Rosslyn and south of the Pentagon. The initial closing time allows approximately 30 minutes prior to the lead hand cyclists beginning the MCM at precisely 7:50 a.m. The opening times reflects the last “official” runner crossing a particular location plus clean-up.

Straggler buses will follow “Rear Pace” to collect runners who are unable to maintain the maximum pace.

Local jurisdictions will reopen the roads as soon as event operations cease, with the MCM course officially closing by 3:05 p.m.

Road closures will be posted closer to event weekend.

local traffic

Rely on WTOP to be your eyes and ears on race day! Download WTOP’s mobile app on your iphone or android to get the latest weather forecasts, navigate traffic or road closures and be in the know on news that affects the race!

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LODGING

MCM Hotels

The Marine Corps Marathon works with Jems Hospitality, proud housing partner, to secure the best discounted deals with convenient hotels for MCM, MCM10K and MCM50K participants.

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headquarters hotel

The MCM has partnered with the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center as well as the Doubletree by Hilton Washington-Crystal City to be the MCM Headquarters Hotels.

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Virtual Info

Back by popular demand, a limited number of virtual entries will open simultaneously with the live and in-person registration. Participants will have from October 1 to November 10 to complete their distance.

A virtual finish will not count toward MCM Runners Club, the Distinguished Participant medal or the Semper Fidelis Challenge.

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Virtual registration is now open. Virtual participants also earn a unique finisher medal and participant shirt.

participant bib

Registered virtual runners may download a personal participant bib to wear or display. Bibs are now avaliable.

To Download your Virtual Bib:

Log into your Participant Account (username is your email)
Click “Your Registrations”
Click on your MCM registration
Click “Download Your Virtual Bib”

connect a wearable

Participants have the option to link their personal wearables to their account to track their mileage and submit results. This should be done prior to starting your virtual event. Log into your participant account to view wearable options.

To sync your wearable:

Connect your wearable device.
Click on “Your devices” at the top of the screen and click “Connect” under your device.
Follow the steps to connect.
You will be prompted to log into your wearable device

submitting results

Runners are encouraged to submit their results through participant account in Haku.

Results may be submitted via a link to a public page from an app, a screenshot, a photo of a watch or treadmill or directly from a supported wearable device. Ensure to record both distance and time in your submission. Participants have until November 10, 2023 to input their finisher data.

To submit results manually: