Marine Corps Historic Half
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Marine Corps Historic Half
The Marine Corps Historic Half is a 13.1 mile road race in Fredericksburg, VA held on May 17, 2026. The course runs from the retail hub of Central Park, through downtown shops and restaurants, up Hospital Hill, and finishes beneath stars and stripes. The start ceremony concludes with the blast of a vintage musket. Participants receive a finisher medal and a technical participant shirt.
Participants must be at least 14 years old and maintain a required pace of 17:30 minutes per mile. Military registration is offered at a discounted rate for Active Duty and Reservists in a dedicated registration category; the discount is applied to that category and military registration remains open until the event sells out. The Marine Corps Marathon Organization does not permit registration transfers or deferrals for 2026; registrations are final.
A two day Esprit de Corps Challenge pairs the main event with the Semper Fred 5K, a 3.1 mile run the day before. Runners who complete both events earn both event medals plus an exclusive challenge medal; challenge participants must register within the challenge to be eligible.
An official training option runs from April 6 to May 17, 2026 using the Count.It Journey app to log activity, with solo or team participation and teams sized four to ten people. Refundable registration options and purchase deadlines vary by date of purchase and provider. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
