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Marine Corps Marathon
Washington D.C. · Oct 25, 2026
The "People's Marathon" and one of America's most inspiring races. The October course passes every major monument in the nation's capital, with Marines cheering runners up the final hill to the iconic Iwo Jima Memorial finish.
Date
Oct 25, 2026
Difficulty
Medium
Elevation
~220m elevation gain
Field Size
30,000 runners
Course
Starting from Arlington Cemetery, past Lincoln Memorial, Capitol Building, National Mall monuments, finishing at Marine Corps War Memorial
Tips
- •October temps around 10-20°C, beautiful autumn — perfect racing weather
- •The final 0.2 miles up to the Iwo Jima Memorial is brutal — save something for the end
- •Pre-race visits: Smithsonian museums, White House, Capitol, Lincoln Memorial
- •The Marine Corps organizes everything with military precision — expect flawless logistics
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