Marine Corps Historic Half
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Event Overview
The Marine Corps Historic Half is a long-distance running event held in Fredericksburg, Virginia. The location is situated between Richmond and Washington, D.C. The event is managed by the U.S. Marines and follows a course through the historic district of Fredericksburg.
The primary distance for this event is:
- 13.1 miles
The course begins in the retail area of Central Park and leads participants through downtown streets featuring local shops and restaurants. A notable section of the route includes the ascent of Hospital Hill before reaching the finish line. The start of the race is marked by the firing of a vintage musket.
Participation Details
The event is open to runners aged 14 years or older. Participants are required to maintain a minimum pace of 17:30 minutes per mile. Registered runners receive a technical participant shirt and a finisher medal. Military registration is available for active duty and reservists at a fixed rate.
Challenges and Multi-Event Series
The weekend features additional participation options, such as the Esprit de Corps Challenge, which combines a 3.1-mile run on Saturday with the half marathon on Sunday. Finishers of this challenge receive an exclusive medal in addition to individual event medals.
The event is also part of the Semper Fidelis Challenge, a bundle that includes the Marine Corps Marathon in October. Furthermore, it serves as the second tier of the Distinguished Participant series, which requires completion of five specific events throughout the calendar year, ranging from a 17.75K to a 10K turkey trot.
Registrations for these events are final, as the organization does not permit transfers or deferrals of entries to other individuals or future years. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
