Oct
26
Marine Corps Marathon
Sunday, October 26, 2025The 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
26
Marine Corps Marathon
Sunday, October 26, 2025The 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.
Results
Rank
Athlete
Finish Time
64
3:45:35
Manoj Parikh
Vivek Chaudhri
• M56
68
3:48:00
AF
Anastasia F.
W44
72
3:51:28
Rachel Swanson
W31
Race Details
Status
Finished
Finished
Website
Official website
Location
Washington, VA, United States
Date
26 October 2025
Distance
Marathon
VDOT Participants
429
SS
TA
Avg. VDOT finish times
4:22:01
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.