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Marine Corps Marathon

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  • Marine Corps Marathon:- Run 26.2 Miles
RACE DATE
Sunday, October 25, 2015
Start Time
8:00 AM
Location
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CITY
Washington
STATE/TERR
District Of Columbia
Zip
20004
COUNTRY
USA
Description


2015 Marine Corps Marathon:

• In its long history, the MCM has not only made a name for itself in sheer size as the fourth largest US Marathon and ninth in the world, but stands as the largest marathon in the world that doesn't offer prize money, earning its nickname, "The People's Marathon."
• Nearly four decades of MCM history can all be traced back to one man, Colonel Jim Fowler, and one big idea. According to Fowler, "After the Vietnam War, popularity of the military services declined in the eyes of many. At the same time, distance running was gaining considerable positive attention."
• This thought process lead Fowler to write a memo to his superior, General Michael Ryan, dated 17 October 1975, outlining his idea for a Marine Corps Reserve Marathon, to promote community goodwill, showcase the Marine Corps, serve as a recruiting tool and finally, to give local Marines an opportunity to qualify for the legendary Boston Marathon. -
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Course Info


Run 26.2 Miles:

• Run The People's Marathon, an inspiring, beautiful, 26.2 mile course that you will never forget.
• Starting in Arlington, VA, the course crosses the Potomac River into scenic Georgetown and onto the Capital Mall.
• Take in all of the monuments and tourist sites in DC that will make you forget you have 10 more miles to go.
• Later you get a tour of Crystal City and the Pentagon before crossing the finish line at the Marine Corps War Memorial.
• You will love this marathon to be sure, but if you want to honor a loved one who served our country, this is the place to do it.

Course Map
Marathon Course Map


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Directions

National Mall Washington DC
• Independence Ave SW & 12th St SW
PREVIOUS RESULTS


2014 Results at: marathonguide.com


2013 Results at: marinemarathon.com or athlinks.com

2012 Results at: active.com or marathonguide.com 
2011 Results at: active.com or marathonguide.com 
2010 Results at: active.com or marathonguide.com 
2009 Results at: active.com or marathonguide.com 
2008 Results at: active.com or athlinks.com
2007 Results at: active.com or marathonguide.com 
2006 Results at: active.com or marathonguide.com 
2005 Results at: active.com or marathonguide.com 
2004 Results at: active.com or marathonguide.com 
2003 Results at: active.com or marathonguide.com 
2002 Results at: active.com or marathonguide.com 
2001 Results at: athlinks.com or marathonguide.com
2000 Results at: athlinks.com or marathonguide.com
1999 Results at: athlinks.com
1998 Results at: athlinks.com
1997 Results at: athlinks.com 
1996 Results at: marinemarathon.com
1995 Results at: marinemarathon.com


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