Please note that these are not official maps of any marathon course but we have done our best to create facsimiles that are as accurate as possible. The course tours all the most recognizable landmarks in the nations capital before finishing at the marine corps war memorial. Marine corps marathon 2020 sports tours international. And regarding running mcm as my first marathon, i actually wanted to but the timing didnt work for me and my training buddies we had something going on that weekend i believe.
Dumm, fenster win 2008 marine corps marathon the 2008 mcm was won by arlington, virginia resident andrew dumm, 23, with a time of 2. Courtesy marine corps marathon the mcm10k is also happening sunday and starts at 7. For those of you that have run mcm before, you know what i mean. Sprintdistance tri with a swim in the potomac river, followed by a ride through quantico and concluding with a 5k run. Silver parkway, the outandback course for the race takes runners south along the parkway and then east on cowan boulevard, passing over interstate 95 on the way into the old town section of fredericksburg. Marine corps marathon goes faster with age the washington post. Amid the usual conversation about the cooling temperatures and the threat of rain and the increasingly vast number of runners, race. Frankenstorm in the forecast from arlington national cemetery in northern virginia, and wind its way around many significant points in northwest dc before going back across the potomac river and finishing at the marine corps memorial.
Oct 12, 2017 the marine corps marathon app includes other essential information for both the marathon and the marine corps marathon 10k, including course maps, transportation information such as free shuttles. Marine corps marathon parking guide parking panda blog. Marathon course maps beta launched 91007 elevation chart. The 2012 marine corps marathon will debark sunday morning weather permitting, of course, what with hurricane sandy a. And for those of you that havent, ill try to put into words exactly how epic this race was to hopefully help you understand just what makes the marine corps marathon so darn. Marathon organizers examined the course for the 1977 mcm and secured permits to run through. Marine corps marathon 3399 russell road, quantico, virginia 224 rated 4. The course moves through rosslyn along lee highway before turning on spout run and the george washington memorial parkway. I actually pulled up the course map on the mcm website to prompt my memory of what was happening every mile. Sep 09, 2015 the following is a release from marine corps base quantico the marine corps marathon is debuting its marathon course and online interactive map with slight changes from miles 22 to 24 of the 26. In the past, the marine corps marathon formerly had runners take a left off of the key bridge and run down canal road. Marine corps marathon training plan peanut butter runner.
This race also exposes runners to life aboard a marine corps base as the course winds through marine corps base, camp lejeune, nc. Oct 21, 2017 results for 2017 marine corps marathon. Track marine corps marathon runners with an app wtop. Marine corps 10k 20152016 date, registration, course. Over the last few years, pretty much every major dc race has altered its course to. Oct 28, 2012 the 2012 marine corps marathon will debark sunday morning weather permitting, of course, what with hurricane sandy a. Explore marine corps marathons 7,586 photos on flickr. Jul 14, 2010 i ran my first marathon in october 2009 with a finish time of 3. To say the marine corps marathon was the experience of a lifetime would be a gross understatement. Sep 02, 2008 official 2008 course map of the washington d. The following is a release from marine corps base quantico the marine corps marathon is debuting its marathon course and online interactive map with slight changes from miles 22 to 24 of the 26. Marine corps marathon 10k sunday, october 22, 2017, 9.
Rightly nicknamed the marathon of the monuments, the marine corps marathon takes on most of the famous landmarks around washington d. This year marks the 42nd marine corps marathon mcm, which will occur on october 22, in arlington, va. Marine corps marathon countdown timer to sun, 22 oct 2017 07. Congratulations on getting into the 2017 marine corps marathon on october 22, 2017. Washington dc marine corps marathon course map 2008. Marine corps marathon training program medstar sports medicine. Accompanied by the quantico 12k run offering a unique view of the offer candidates school at the crossroads of the marine corps. Marine corps marathon 2020 race details usa marathon list. The course tours all the most recognizable landmarks. Sep 14, 20 marine corps 10k posted on september 14, 20 enjoying a picturesque start on the national mall, mcm10k participants complete the final 6. Best airline options for the 2017 marine corps marathon right. The marine corps half marathon tests runners stamina and endurance. The peoples marathon begins in arlington, va between the pentagon and arlington national cemetery. The marine corps marathon app offers all the essential event intel for mcm weekend.
Cate fenster, 37, of wooster, ohio, won the womens open with a time of 2. Map of the 2017 marine corps marathon route the 42nd marine corps marathon will start at 7. In 2006, the marine corps marathon introduced the mcm10k, a 10kilometer 6. I am currently training for the chicago marathon with a goal of finishing in 3.
The rich history of the marine corps marathon marine corps. It is quite certain that many of you that have registered in the lottery are wondering when to book your airline tickets and how to get the best prices. Official marine corps marathon program by kelli l issuu. There will be a number of road closures, mostly following the race as it is expected to flow. After racers finish mile 8, the course flattens out with no noticeable hills for the remainder of the race. Oct 20, 2017 map of the 2017 marine corps marathon route the 42nd marine corps marathon will start at 7. Air force memorial and the national 911 pentagon memorial. The marine corps marathon app includes other essential information for both the marathon and the marine corps marathon 10k, including course maps, transportation information such as free shuttles.
Well you found the right place so welcome fellow crazy runner here is a general training plan for the marine corps marathon. The 2017 marine corps marathon lottery has been open now for almost a week and will close at noon tomorrow. I ran my first marathon in october 2009 with a finish time of 3. Marine corps 10k posted on september 14, 20 enjoying a picturesque start on the national mall, mcm10k participants complete the final 6. The marine corps marathon is part of marine corps marathon weekend, promoting physical fitness and showcasing the organizational skills of the united states marine corps. On tuesday, a photograph posted to the marine corps marathon facebook page appeared on my newsfeed and forced me to pause during a busy workday. Tracking, results and live leaderboard for 2017 marine corps. This feature on is new and we are still perfecting the maps. Just two months after the 911 terrorist attacks, approximately 15,000 people participated in the 26th marine corps marathon. Marine corps marathon 2016 race recap fannetastic food. Over the last few years, pretty much every major dc race has altered its course to send runners up and back down rock creek parkway. The mcm is one of the largest marathons in the us, and stands as the largest marathon in the world that doesnt offer prize money, earning it the moniker, the peoples marathon. Check out some of the key points in the history of one of the corps most exciting fall events.
Access map track through the mcm results webpage or mcm app. Marine corps marathon course map and elevation chart. Complete directory of marathons, marathon results, athlete and race news, marathon history, training schedules, chat, email, marathoning humor everything for the marathon runner and marathon fan. Marine corps historic half marathon from the starting line at the fredericksburg expo and conference center on the carl d. All roads will reopen as soon as possible and the marine corps marathon course will close officially at 3 pm. Official course map click to enlarge map in addition to being the proud home of the marine corps marathon, arlington invites you to experience national treasures like the marine corps war memorial iwo jima, arlington national cemetery, the u. Map art print including the marine corps marathon course. On the last sunday in october, cheer and be inspired as 30,000 runners participate in the peoples marathon. The womens record is held by olga markova, who in 1990 finished the race in 2. The mcm10k and mcm begin simultaneously with mcm10k runners joining the final leg of the marathon course, sharing in the iconic finish up the hill to the marine corps war memorial.
Around 30,000 people will hear those words before setting off on a 26. In its 20th year, the marine corps marathon is all grown up. You will be taken on a journey through the nations capital before reaching the arlington national cemetery to the finish at the access road to the marine corps war memorial. The mcm10k and mcm begin simultaneously with mcm10k runners joining the final leg of the marathon course, sharing in the. Features include live runner tracking, results, social media integration. Marine corps marathon training strategy 2 months out. Please note that these are not official maps of any marathon course but we have done our best to. Finishing options choose an option unframed 12 x 16 16. Oct 20, 2017 the 42nd marine corps marathon starts on sunday and runs through arlington to d. Find out what you need to know to get to it or around it.
The mcm is one of the largest marathons in the us and the world. The course has minor elevation changes near the first third of the race, but for the most part the route is completely flat. The start line of the mcm10k is relocating this year to the pentagon north parking lot, featuring an entirely new course within arlington, va. The marine corps marathon is aptly nicknamed the marathon of the monuments. Marine corps marathon course guide discussion so im sure theres quite a few of you running mcm this weekend, so i figured id share some of my knowledge of the course and give a little rundown. The 42nd marine corps marathon starts on sunday and runs through arlington to d. Rolling road closures will be in effect along the 26. It appears the free six week running program pdf prompted many to write in not only to say thanks, but to make more specific requests concerning 10 km runs, 10 mile runs, 12 marathons, and. Marine corps marathon information by the complete marathon resource and community.