Oct
29
Marine Corps Marathon
Sunday, October 29, 2023The Marine Corps Marathon is one of the largest marathons in the United States, often called 'The People's Marathon' because it does not offer prize money and is open to runners of all abilities. The race is held annually in Arlington, Virginia, and Washington, DC, and is organized by the United States Marine Corps.
Oct
29
Marine Corps Marathon
Sunday, October 29, 2023The Marine Corps Marathon is one of the largest marathons in the United States, often called 'The People's Marathon' because it does not offer prize money and is open to runners of all abilities. The race is held annually in Arlington, Virginia, and Washington, DC, and is organized by the United States Marine Corps.
Race Details
Status
Finished
Finished
Website
Official website
Location
Washington, VA, United States
Date
29 October 2023
Distance
Marathon
VDOT Participants
0 of 176
Avg. VDOT finish times
4:25:21
The Marine Corps Marathon is one of the largest marathons in the United States, often called 'The People's Marathon' because it does not offer prize money and is open to runners of all abilities. The race is held annually in Arlington, Virginia, and Washington, DC, and is organized by the United States Marine Corps.
Course Terrain 
The course features a scenic urban route through Washington, DC, and Arlington, VA, including national monuments and landmarks. It is run primarily on paved roads and city streets.
Elevation Changes
The course starts with moderate hills in Arlington, notably in the early miles, but the majority of the course is mostly flat as it passes through Washington, DC. It is generally considered a fast and fair course with no extreme climbs.