Run dates begin on January 1, 2024. Runners must complete their virtual distance by November 10, 2024, the 249th Birthday of the Marine Corps.
Total mileage: 10,523.6 scaled miles (one mile run translates to three miles)
The event will feature a map accessible through a participant’s haku account. The map will show a runner’s progress as they journey along the Hometown Tour. As participants arrive to a SMMC’s home, they will receive historic facts about that individual and their hometown.
The interactive course map showing exactly where you are located on the course can be found under the ‘Course Map’ tab. View individual or team progress.
Map points:
Registered virtual runners may download a personal participant bib to wear or display. Bibs are now available.
To Download your Virtual Bib:
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:
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, 2024 to input their finisher data.
To submit results manually:
To submit results from synced device:
Finisher certificates will be available starting November 1.
To download your virtual finisher certificate:
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 MCM10K and MCM50K.