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HistoryCreated by Colonel Jim Fowler After the Vietnam War, and
while distance running was gaining considerable positive
attention.Mission : To promote community goodwill, showcase the
Marine Corps, serve as a recruiting tool and finally, to give local
Marines an opportunity to qualify for the legendary Boston
Marathon. largest marathon in the world that doesn't offer prize
money, earning its nickname. The People's Marathon
Facts4th. Largest US Marathon.9th Largest Marathon in the
worldthe first MCM was held on 7 November 1976 and welcomed 1,175
participants, Today the MCM has space for 30,000 runnersThe race
typically occurs on the final Sunday in October, a few weeks before
the United States Marine Corps birthday on November 10Runners ages
14 years (oct.25.2015) and up.
How to register1. priority registration When: Feb. 23 How much?
$106.25 Who? Active-duty and reserve component members2. General
Registration Lottery When: March 13-23 How much? $125 Who? Those
still looking for a bibcan enter the general registration lottery
but will not be eligible for the 15 percent discount. 3. Finish the
MCM 17.75 K When: Mar. 11 How much? $55+MCM Registration Who? Any
runner at least 14 years old who finishes the11-mile Marine Corps
17.75KinPrince William Forest Park willearn an automatic entry into
the main event. (last year the 17.75K sold out in 9 minutes.)
4. transfer program When? June 12 How much? $125+$40 Who?
Registered runners will be able to transfer their bibs to
non-registered runners for a $40 fee.5. Charity programWhen? April
1. Check back on theofficial website for a list of available
charities.6. MCM Runners ClubWhen? Feb 23. Who? Current members of
the MCM Runners Club those who have finishedfiveor more MCMs will
be able to register on a first-come,first-served basis.
Where: http://www.marinemarathon.com/Register.htm?
40th Marine Corps Marathon
Sunday,Oct. 2526.2-mile 7:55a.m.Start: Arlington, VA on Route
110 between Arlington National Cemetery and the Pentagon.Finish:the
access road to the Marine Corps War Memorial and the MCM
Finish!http://www.mcmlocator.com/_files/mcm-2014-3.pdf
Marathon finishers will receive their finisher's medal from the
men and women of the Marine Corps stationed directly behind the
finish line. Space blankets will be available at the finish upon
request.immediately following the presentation of the medal,
runners may have their finish photo taken in front of the Marine
Corps War Memorial by MarathonFoto.
I'm non-military, so being saluted by a Marine after receiving
my medal is something that will stick with me for a long time...
still brings a tear to my
eye.http://www.marinemarathon.com/MCM_Runner_Info/Medal_Presentation.htm
The MCM Weekend FRIDAY October 23Health & Fitness Expo
presented by GE @ Walter E. WashingtonConventionCenterFirst Timers
Pep Rally @ Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill
SATURDAY October 24Health & Fitness Expo presented by GE @
Walter E. WashingtonConventionCenterRunnersbRUNch @ MCM
FinishLineMCMKids Run@ Pentagon North parking lotMCM Runners
Conference @ Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol HillCarbo
Dining-In@ Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill
SUNDAY October 25MCM10K@ National MallMCM Finish Festival@
Rosslyn, VA
Entertainment
The Marine Corps Marathon features a wide variety of musical
entertainment throughout the course. From the first mile to the
last, runners and spectators are treated to inspiring artists,
motivating music and exciting entertainment.The Finish Festival
allows the entire community to enjoy the post-race activities
alongside the runners and their fans. Essential services, food,
including a Restaurant Row that includes several Rosslyn eateries,
live music, sponsor displays, entertainment and giveaways await
runners and spectators as they make their way down Meade Street
from the finish area.The "Race To The ULTRA" extravaganza in the
Finish Line Festival offers runners of legal age with ID the
opportunity to sample a refreshing, ice cold Michelob ULTRAThree
dynamic voices, one incredible sound. Since 2007 these former USO
Girls, have combined their talents to form United We Sing, a vocal
trio celebrating the American spirit.
For the followers
Twitter: @Marine_Marathon.Facebook:
www.facebook.com/MarineCorpsMarathonTelevision: 90-minutes of
coverage beginning on Comcast SportsNet at 7:00 a.m. Comcast
SportsNet will conduct live broadcast from the MCM start with
highlights of the MCM's background and history.Volunteer! Info at
the Marine Corps Marathon Website
http://www.marinemarathon.com/Register/Volunteer.htm?
Reference
Website-
http://www.marinemarathon.com/Facebook-https://www.facebook.com/MarineCorpsMarathon?fref=tsMarine
Corps Marathon (2015). MCM History. Retrieved from:
http://www.marinemarathon.com/MCM_Vault/MCM_History.htmDavidson, S.
(2015). ^ Ways to sign up for the Marine Corps Marathon/Priority
registration starts today. Retrieved from:
http://pt365.militarytimes.com/2015/02/23/6-ways-to-sign-up-for-the-marine-corps-marathon-priority-registration-starts-today/
