32 Days
Left until event day October 25th
Update Coronavirus (COVID-19)
July 20, 2020 – The 2020 Marine Corps Marathon (MCM) Weekend events scheduled for Friday, October 23 through Sunday, October 25 in Arlington, Virginia and the nation’s capital, will shift to virtual-only status due to ongoing public health concerns and the guidelines of local governments.
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MCM Info
Where is the start? What support is on course? What does 'beat the bridge' mean? What happens at the finish? Our answers give you the confidence you need to run your best. Knowing is half the battle.
Weekend Events
Celebrations, speakers, running events and good food add to an exciting itinerary for MCM Weekend.
Advance Prep MCM Essential Intel
MCM Schedule
The MCM hosts events and excitement for runners and supporters to motivate, inspire and entertain.
Course Map
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.
Make it Count MCM Mission Details
MCM Photos
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MCM Audio Experience
The MCM Audio Experience presented by USAA offers virtual runners the opportunity to hear cheer messages from special guests while running in locations across the country. Runners can even solicit cheer messages from friends and family to play alongside the music or whatever else is in their earbuds.
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MedStar Provides Free Exercise Bands to MCM Runners
Every MCM Weekend participant will receive a free MedStar Health exercise band. Look for the bands in the runner packet you'll receive in the mail alongside the official participant shirt and finisher medal.
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Tips on Running Your Solo Virtual MCM Event
It may be hard to predict what it will be like to run the Marine Corps Marathon (MCM) solo this year, and you certainly don’t want to underestimate the challenges it may present. You may not have the cheering crowds, the feeling of camaraderie with the other runners you see on the course and the excitement of crossing the finish line, but your virtual event can still be great.
