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.
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.
2007 Winners
- Male: Tamrat Ayalew
- Female: Kristen Henehan
Groundpounders
- Will Brown
- Matthew Jaffee
- Alfred Richmond
- Mel Williams
Famous Former Participants
- Oprah Winfrey
- Andy Baldwin
- Chuck Bell
- John Edwards
- Bill Frist
- Al Gore
- Charles Gibson
- Clarence Thomas
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