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- When: October 26, 2008
- Where: Arlington, Virginia
- First marathon: November 7, 1976
- Registration: Opens April 30, 2008
- Course length: 26.2 miles
- The marathon was ranked fourth largest in the U.S. in 2006Marine Corps Marathon: MCM Story
- No prize money
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The U.S. Marine Corps sponsors a yearly race called The Marine Corps Marathon (MCM). The MCM, also known as "The People's Marathon," is run through the Washington, DC and Arlington, Virginia metro area.
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Event History
The Marine Corps Marathon began in 1976, with the route running through Arlington, Virginia. The race has grown every year and ultimately expanded to the Washington, DC area. The four men who have participated each year since the inaugural marathon are called Groundpounders.Marine Corps Marathon: MCM Story In 2007, over 30,000 people registered and ran in the race.Famous Former Participants
- Oprah Winfrey
- Andy Baldwin
- Chuck Bell
- John Edwards
- Bill Frist
- Al Gore
- Charles Gibson
- Clarence Thomas
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Marine Corps Marathon Questions
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Marathon Robotics selected by the US DoD to provide Rover targets for the US Marine Corps - www.marathonrobotics.com
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@dogwood Nice. Buddy of mine just ran his 1st ever marathon (Marine Corps Marathon) at age 47. The bum qualified for Boston.
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Marine Corps Marathon: My all-time favorite. Best fans, great course, fun times. http://diddit.com/r/svwkczl
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Week 12: The Marine Corps Marathon - In Week 12 our team traveled to Washington D.C. to film Brad running in... http://tumblr.com/xhc48fpsq
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