FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Marine Corps Marathon Organization to Inspire Next Generation of Runners
Next Generation Inspiration Initiative to Welcome Youth to Running Events
QUANTICO, VA (January 18, 2018) - The Marine Corps Marathon Organization
(MCMO) has set sights on bringing the next generation of runners to the
start line. This year, the MCMO will engage in the Next Generation
Inspiration Initiative, promoting a love of running among youth age 17 and
under.
"This effort is intended to grow the next generation of runners," says MCM
Director Rick Nealis. "This year, events organized by MCMO will offer
runners age 17-and-under on event day a 40 percent discount off
registration."
The discount applies to all events hosted by the MCMO in 2018 from the
Marine Corps 17.75K on March 24 to the Turkey Trot 10K on November 17.
"Distance running begins with one step," said Nealis. "Offering a discount
to young runners will help make that first step a little easier."
Young runners may begin taking advantage of the Next Generation Inspiration
Initiative on Wednesday, January 17, when Historic Half Weekend events open
for registration. Held on Sunday, May 20, the Semper 5ive is open to
runners age 8 and older. The Marine Corps Historic Half will be open to
runners at least 10, with the Devil Dog Double open to runners
14-and-older.
Other events welcoming young runners in 2018 include Run Amuck and the new
Belleau Wood 8K (4.97 miles) on June 23. The Quantico Tri and Quantico 12K
will be held August 25. The annual MCM Kids Run will take place October 27,
one day prior to the Marine Corps Marathon and MCM10K on October 28.
Completing the year are the Turkey Trot 10K and Turkey Trot Mile on
November 17.
"These events have something for every runner to experience," says Nealis.
"The messy, muddy favorite Run Amuck is a three-mile road and trail run
through obstacles and mud pits. The MCM Kids Run offers Camp Miles, an
interactive fitness and activity areas open to families. Kids also enjoy
the petting zoo and cider at the Turkey Trot."
Registration for these events will be available at www.marinemarathon.com.
Honoring the dedication, sportsmanship, and patriotism of its participants,
the Marine Corps Marathon (MCM) is also known as "The People's Marathon,"
as runners from all walks of life annually participate. The 43rd MCM,
coordinated by the Marine Corps Marathon Organization (MCMO) and United
States Marine Corps, will be held October 28, 2018 in Arlington, VA. The
MCM is sponsored by Arlington County, Brooks, GEICO Military, Leidos and
MedStar Sports Medicine. The Marine Corps Installations National Capital
Region-Marine Corps Base Quantico (MCINCR-MCBQ) conducts the MCM through a
series of events organized around the sport of running, showcasing physical
fitness and generating community goodwill in order to promote the high
standards and discipline of the Marine Corps. No federal or Marine Corps
endorsement is implied. #RunWithTheMarines.
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