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Marine Corps Historic Half

Days Till Event 31
Date of Event 05.19.2024
The Marine Corps Historic Half is perfectly situated halfway between the capital of the Commonwealth in Richmond and the nation’s capital. The hugely popular Marine Corps Historic Half has made historic Fredericksburg a fashionable spring weekend getaway.

Additional Events: Healthy Lifestyle Expo

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08.24.2024

Quantico 12k

Rise to the Challenge and #RunWithTheMarines through the grounds of the Officer Candidates School (OCS). The 7.46 mile course offers unique access to the training area for future Marine leaders.

10.27.2024

Marine Corps Marathon

Recognized for impeccable organization on an iconic course managed by the US Marines in Arlington, VA and the nation’s capital, the Marine Corps Marathon is one of the largest marathons in the US and the world. Known as ‘the best marathon for beginners,’ the MCM is the largest marathon in the world that doesn’t offer prize money, earning its nickname, “The People’s Marathon.”

Additional Events: MCM50KMCM10KMission Ready LunchExpoRace ProgramMCM AppMCM Kids Run

11.23.2024

Turkey Trot

Unleash a pre-emptive strike on holiday calories by running a 10K along the tree-lined roadways of Marine Corps Base Quantico.

03.22.2025

Marine Corps 17.75K

The Marine Corps 17.75K distance commemorates the year the Marine Corps was established.

Ends 11.10.2024

Hometown Challenge: SMMC

Gather your running partners for this historical journey in celebration of the first senior enlisted advisor post created of any of the United States military branches.

About the Marine Corps Marathon Organization

THE MCM IS ONE OF THE LARGEST MARATHONS IN THE US AND THE WORLD AND STANDS AS THE LARGEST MARATHON IN THE WORLD THAT DOESN’T OFFER PRIZE MONEY, EARNING ITS NICKNAME, “THE PEOPLE’S MARATHON.” THE MCM HAS BEEN VOTED “BEST MARATHON IN THE MID ATLANTIC,” “BEST MARATHON FOR CHARITIES” AND “BEST SPECTATOR EVENT.” HOSTED ANNUALLY IN THE ARLINGTON, VA AND THE NATION’S CAPITAL, THE MCM OFFERS AN EXPERIENCE FOR RUNNERS TO TOUR THE NATION’S MOST RECOGNIZABLE LANDMARKS WHILE BEING SUPPORTED BY THE MEN AND WOMEN OF THE UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS.

Register for the Marine Corps Historic Half

It’s the greatest half in history! Run through historic Fredericksburg from the retail hub of Central Park, through quaint downtown shops and restaurants, up Hospital Hill to a finish line bathed in stars and stripes.