145 Days
Until Event Day March 20th
For the Corps By the Corps
The 17.75K is a uniquely Marine event. The distance reflects the year the Corps was established. The intended setting was Prince William Forest Park where finishers emerge from among the trees emulating the Marines at the Battle of Belleau Wood. Participants who cross the finish earn access to the Marine Corps Marathon. Hosted in 2020 as a virtual-only event, the 17.75K was available to runners to complete the required distance in remote locations. Only those registered for the original event and not the Virtual Open earned Access Granted.
Mission Critical
Registration
Register to run 11.03 miles through Prince William Forest Park and earn "Access Granted" for a guaranteed spot in the MCM.
Event info
Finish the 17.75K course that tours the fragrant woods and trickling streams of Prince William Forest Park to earn access to the upcoming Marine Corps Marathon. All finishers receive a guaranteed spot in the MCM.
Devotion to Readiness Executing Orders
Packet Pick-up
Runners must show the E-card and photo ID at Packet Pick-up either printed out or displayed on phone.
Course of Action
Pictures
Post 10.21.2020
Operation Desert Storm 30th Anniversary Marked with Virtual 218-Miler
In honor of the 30th anniversary of Operation Desert Storm, also known as the liberation of Kuwait, the Marine Corps Marathon Organization (MCMO) will host the virtual Desert Storm 218 Miler. Runners ages 10 and up will have the opportunity to complete 218 miles—the approximate distance the Marines covered upon arrival between the main airport in Al Jubail, Saudi Arabia to the middle of Kuwait City.
Photo 09.25.2020
National Family Health and Fitness Day
Post 04.24.2020
Celebrating Kids who are Running Virtually, Too
April is the Month of the Military Child. Introducing young runners who have participated in MCMO events virtually – including the 17.75K, Semper 5ive and even the Historic Half marathon.
