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Marine Corps

Marine Corps Marathon

The People's Marathon, past every monument in DC.

Next edition

2027 · Date TBA · expected Oct 2027

Where

🇺🇸 Arlington, United States

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2027 edition

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Race day

TBA

Date TBA · expected Oct 2027

Distance
Marathon
Course
Rolling
Climb
160 m
Entry
$185

About

The race

Runs from Arlington through Georgetown and around the National Mall before a short, steep finish at the Marine Corps War Memorial. No prize money, and Marines hand out every medal.

Location

Arlington, Virginia, United States

North America · typically 12°C (54°F) on race day

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Ballot, charity and tour places

Getting in

2026 results
  • Charity place

    MCM registration is available through MCM Charity Partners. These organizations hold guaranteed entries to the upcoming MCM. MCM Charity registration is now open. Runners should contact MCM Charities?

Marine Corps · community

The Marine Corps Race Club

Everything runners are saying about Marine Corps: general talk, and posts about each year's race.

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