Marine Corps Marathon
Location
Washington
United States
Distance
Marathon
Date
October 25, 2026
in 6 days
Elevation Gain
150m
hillier than 57 of 83 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