Marine Corps Marathon 2025

Run the People's Marathon in 2025.

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Marine Corps Marathon 2025

2025 sold out. Enquire now for 2026

Virginia, United States
26 October 2025
Marathon

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

How to Enter

Our events are sell-out races, so places are limited and will be made available on a first come first serve basis.
Don’t miss out, enter today in three simple steps:

Step 1

Pick your charity and sign up

Simply pay a refundable holding deposit to reserve your place supporting an amazing cause.

Step 2

Set up your fundraising page

Plus activate your free realbuzz account - we’ll drop all the details in your inbox as soon as you sign up.

Step 3

Get to 75% of your fundraising target

about 2-3 months before your event, to confirm your place for race day! Reach 100% or more and we’ll refund your deposit.

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Charity partners you can support in this event include

Live Unlimited

Providing opportunities and support to looked-after children and young care leavers in Barnet.

Nicholls Spinal Injury Foundation

Funding research which could potentially lead to breakthrough treatment for spinal injury

Southern Area Hospice Services

Providing care free of charge to people who are living with cancer and other life-limiting illnesses.

CCLG: The Children & Young People’s Cancer Association

A leading children's cancer charity - we work to improve treatment and care.

Sumatran Orangutan Society

Help protect orangutans, their forests and their future.

Rainbow Trust Children's Charity

Supporting families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness.

Children in Crossfire

Responding to the rights and needs of children and young people caught in the crossfire.

Mental Health Foundation

Support us to create good mental health for all

Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation

Accelerating the development of next generation myeloma treatments to extend patient’s lives.

Pencils of Promise

We bring quality education to kids around the world

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FAQs

Whether you’re lacing up for your first race or returning for another year, we want you to feel prepared and inspired. Here you’ll find everything you need to know about signing up, fundraising, and making an impact.

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Running for charity means taking part in an official race while committing to raise money to a set level (fundraising target) for a chosen cause. Because you're committed to fundraising, you can get guaranteed entry subject to completing a certain amount of fundraising, even if your chosen event is sold out for general entry, plus expert fundraising support to help you reach your target.
It's simple. Choose your distance, pick your event and select the charity you'd like to support. Once you've secured your place - either by signing up for an individual entry straight away or applying for a team if your charity has an official team in your chosen event - you'll receive everything you need to prepare, fundraise, and take on race day with confidence.
Not at all! Charity runs are open to all abilities, from complete beginners to seasoned marathoners. Whether you’re aiming for your first 10K or a major marathon, we’ll provide training tips and fundraising advice to help you succeed. With realbuzz, you can choose from marathons, half marathons, shorter distances such as 10ks and 10 miles, and team relay races.
There will be a fundraising target, based on the event you choose, which you'll need to commit to as part of securing your place. When you sign up, you'll receive info about your chosen charity's preferred fundraising platform so you can set up your fundraising page. 100% of your fundraising goes to your charity, usually directly through the fundraising platform you're using.