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Marine Corps Marathon 2025

Run the People's Marathon in 2025.

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  • US Virginia, United States
  • 26 October 2025
  • Marathon
Marine Corps Marathon 2025
Why run it?

This Boston qualifier event is known around the world for it's impeccable organisation and iconic course. Managed by the US Marines, the Marine Corps Marathon is one of the largest marathons in the US and across the world. Known as 'the best marathon for beginners' it offers a mostly flat, highly scenic course through the most recognisable landmarks in the United States. The event starts between the Pentagon and Arlington National Cemetery, finishing at the Marine Corps War Memorial. The route also offers sights of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial and the Thomas Jefferson Memorial along the way. Take your place at 'The People's Marathon' and run Marine Corps this year.

What's it like to run?

Runners:
16000
Surface:
Road
Start:
08:00
Course:
Mostly flat
Temp:
15°-26°
Distance:
Marathon

Charity partners you can support in this event include

Home Base
Home Base
Dedicated to supporting war veterans, service members and their families — at no cost to them.
American Cancer Society - DetermiNation
American Cancer Society - DetermiNation
Dedicated to helping people who face cancer through cancer research, patient services and early detection.
The Skye High Foundation
The Skye High Foundation
Supporting families during and after the loss of a twin, triplet, or multiples.
Asthma Society of Ireland
Asthma Society of Ireland
Our mission is to stop asthma deaths in Ireland.
Children in Crossfire
Children in Crossfire
Responding to the rights and needs of children and young people caught in the crossfire.
Sumatran Orangutan Society
Sumatran Orangutan Society
Help protect orangutans, their forests and their future.
Dundalk Dog Rescue
Dundalk Dog Rescue
Help us help them because every dog deserves a loving family.
USPCA
USPCA
Ending the cruelty inflicted on defenceless wildlife.
CCLG: The Children & Young People’s Cancer Association
CCLG: The Children & Young People’s Cancer Association
A leading children's cancer charity - we work to improve treatment and care.
Better Lives Foundation
Better Lives Foundation
Over 40 years experience working to improve health and education conditions in Sierra Leone.
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