February 23, 2011 | tagged Events, Military pride Need a training goal to get you up off the couch? Registration opens today for the 36th Marine Corps Marathon, which will be run on Sunday, October 30, 2011. For supporters of our military men and women, the Marine Corps Marathon is an inspiring event. Don’t wait to sign up: In 2010, the race reached its capacity in just six days.
March 6, 2010 | tagged Events Mark your calendars! General registration for the 2010 Marine Corps Marathon begins on April 7. You must act fast to nab one of the 30,000 spots in the October race: Last year, it sold out in just 16 days.
The countdown-to-registration clock on the Marine Corps Marathon website reminds you that it's time to decide: Are you running this year?
Why should you lace up your sneaks for the Marine Corps Marathon? It’s an incredibly supportive, military-friendly environment. Runners carry American flags and sport T-shirts with messages to friends who are serving overseas. To keep spirits high, Marines in uniform hand out drinks along the course. And the scenery couldn’t be more awe-inspiring: On your way to the finish line near the Iwo Jima Memorial, you’ll pass the Korean War Veterans Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Washington Monument, and more. There’s no question that this race deserves its nickname “The Marathon of the Monuments.”
