Marine Corps Marathon
Location
Washington
United States
Distance
Marathon
Date
October 25, 2026
in 79 days
Elevation Gain
150m
hillier than 52 of 75 similar races
Course TypeLoop
Typical WeatherAutumn, 10-16°C (50-61°F), variable conditions
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Known as 'The People's Marathon,' the third largest in the US and the world's largest non-prize-money marathon through Washington DC.
What Makes This Race Special
- No entry fee prize money
- National Mall route
- Pentagon start
- Marines support
- Washington monuments