Marine Corps Marathon

The marathon known as Marine Corps Marathon is held each year in Washington, D.C. and Arlington, Virginia, drawing around 30,000 participants including active duty military, veterans, and civilians. It originated in 1976, designed to promote goodwill between the military and the public after the Vietnam War, highlight the organizational skills of the Marine Corps, act as a recruiting tool, and provide Marines a Boston Marathon-qualifying opportunity. The event has never offered prize money, earn