Marine Corps Marathon
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Event overview
The Marine Corps Marathon is a marathon event organized by the Marine Corps Marathon Organization and managed by the U.S. Marines. The course runs in Arlington, Virginia, and through the nation’s capital. The event is described as the third largest marathon in the United States and remains one of the largest in the world. The marathon does not offer prize money and is commonly known by the nickname "The People’s Marathon."
2026 event and related activities
The 2026 Marine Corps Marathon is scheduled for 10.25.2026. Registration for the 2026 race is listed as "coming soon." Weekend programming for the marathon includes an Expo, an official race program, an MCM App, and an MCM Kids Run. The organization also offers bundled challenge opportunities and the Armed Forces Series Challenge across multiple events. Additional programs linked to the event include the MCM Adopt-A-Mile Program, which can provide donations of up to $450 to organizations that adopt a mile, and the MCM Runners Club, for runners who have completed at least five Marine Corps Marathons. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
