THE MARINE CORPS MARATHON - THE PEOPLE'S

MARATHON Ophir Alalouf

Introduction The founder and owner of Kids Teeth in Rockville,

Maryland, Ophir Alalouf, DDS, previously worked as a pediatric dentist in Potomac, Maryland. Outside of his professional activities, Dr. Ophir Alalouf is an avid distance runner who has completed four marathons.

One of the marathons Dr. Ophir Alalouf has participated in is the Marine Corps Marathon. Founded in 1976, the Marine Corps Marathon is known as “The People’s Marathon,” as it is open to the first 30,000 registered runners who are at least 14 years old. It is the largest marathon that does not offer prize money.

Marine Corps Marathon The race is held in October just weeks before the

Marine Corps’ birthday in November. The course for the race varies from year to year, but it generally starts in Arlington, Virginia, and makes its way through Washington, DC.

The marathon is run in conjunction with several other events. The first is the Marine Corps 17.5K held in April. Runners who complete this race earn a guaranteed spot in the Marine Corps Marathon. The marathon also sponsors 4- and 2-mile runs through a course filled with mud pits and various obstacles every June. Finally, before Thanksgiving each year, runners can participate in the Turkey Trot 10K and Turkey Trot Mile.