The USATF certified course starts in Arlington, VA, and winds its way through the Roslyn district along Lee Highway before turning on Spout Run and the George Washington Parkway. Runners will experience a climb on Lee Highway in the first few miles of the new course, but are rewarded with a descent along Spout Run and the parkway.
After crossing the Key Bridge into Georgetown, you will be running through the District of Columbia. You will pass the Kennedy Center before entering the Mall area and numerous monuments and memorials, such as, the Lincoln, FDR, Korean War and Vietnam Veteran's memorials, Washington Monument, and the U.S. Capitol.
The marathon once again returns to Haines Point and "the Awakening" in East Potomac Park before passing the Jefferson Memorial. After crossing the 14th Street Bridge back to Virginia, you will venture to Crystal City, return past the Pentagon and finish at the Marine Corps War Memorial. It is truly a beautiful course and aptly nicknamed "The Marathon of the Monuments."
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The entry fee for the Marine Corps Marathon is US $90, which is non-refundable.
There are no qualifying times required for the Marine Corps Marathon, although a minimum age limit of 14 years does apply.
The Marine Corps Marathon starts at 8:15am.
There are not official cut-off times for the Marine Corps Marathon but all runners need to have crossed the 14th Street Bridge (20 mile/32klm) by 1:45pm or they will be required to finish the race on the "Stragglers Bus".
The race will be timed using the ChampionChip timing method.
Runners will receive their bib number and wave assignment in September by downloading the e-confirmation card from the MCM website. The confirmation card is necessary to obtain runner packets. Packets include bib, Souvenir Single-use ChampionChip, race program and baggage sticker. Race packets can be picked up from: Packet Pick-up at the DC Armory Friday 26 October from 9am to 7pm Saturday 27 October from 9am to 7pm *Please note: Peak expo hours are on Saturday between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.*
There are no Pace Setters in the Marine Corps Marathon.
There are 8 aid stations and 13 water and energy drink stops along the course (water stations are approximately every 2 miles)
A clear bag will be provided for clothing and this bag is the ONLY one you can use to transport your clothing to the finish line.
The best ways to get to the start are either by Metro or by car. METRO - Take the metro blue or orange lines, and get off at the Rosslyn or Arlington Cemetery stops CAR - Park at Army Navy Drive and catch the free shuttle that will take you to the start line which is one mile away.
The Expo is held at the DC Armory near RFK stadium in Washington, DC. Check out more than 200 booths with running gear, great health and fitness products, specialty demonstrations and MCM commemorative products. Expo hours are: Friday 26 October from 9am to 7pm Saturday 27 October from 9am to 7pm
All Marine Corps Marathon finishers will receive a finishers medal and a certificate.
The average October temperature in Washington DC is 21°C (70°F). The temperature and humidity in October can vary substantially in Washington, D.C. When the temperature exceeds 70°F and/or the humidity is greater than 50%, the incidence of heat-related injuries increases markedly. When the weather is cool, below 60°F degrees, with the added factor of wind, the resulting wind-chill factor may be quite low and cold-related injuries occur. Runners need to be aware of the weather conditions on race day and adjust their clothing and pace accordingly.
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