Press Release - Marine Corps Marathon - 6/22/20

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
              
                  Changes to MCM Weekend Schedule Announced
                    MCM10K and Kids Run Now Virtual Events

QUANTICO, VA (June 22, 2020) - The Marine Corps Marathon Organization 
(MCMO) today announced changes to the 2020 MCM Weekend schedule by removing 
the live MCM Kids Run and MCM10K from the lineup of events happening on 
October 24-25. The MCM10K will now be a virtual-only event. Additionally, 
the MCM Kids Run has been rebranded to the MCM Semper Fun Mile, a one-mile 
virtual event for kids to run with their parents or guardians.

"Every decision we are making with regard to the MCM Weekend schedule is 
intended to maximize the operational bandwidth required to host the 45th 
Marine Corps Marathon in Arlington, Virginia on October 25th," said Rick 
Nealis, director of the Marine Corps Marathon Organization (MCMO). "We know 
shifting the MCM10K and the Mile to virtual-only status greatly impacts 
those individuals who set a goal for themselves or their children to run 
with the Marines. We appreciate the understanding of these runners and 
promise a rewarding and engaging virtual experience."

Registration for the virtual MCM10K opened to the public on Wednesday, June 
3 at www.marinemarathon.com at $33 per entry. Additional entries have been 
added for anyone interested in running the popular 6.2-mile event, which 
must be completed between October 1 -November 10. All participants in the 
virtual event will be mailed a bib, the official event shirt and an 
impressive finisher medal. All finishers earn a personalized digital 
certificate.

The new MCM Semper Fun Mile is open to runners of all ages. This 
family-friendly virtual event is an opportunity for kids to get out and run 
a mile alongside trusted adults. The virtual run must be completed between 
October 1 - November 10. All participants will receive by mail a finisher 
medal, participant shirt and commemorative bib. Registration is open to 
children and adults starting on Wednesday, June 24 at noon Eastern at 
www.marinemarathon.com. Individual entries cost $20. Organized school or 
community groups of 10 or more are eligible for a reduced $13 entry fee by 
forgoing the mailing service and opting for group pick-up at Marine Corps 
Base Quantico - Fowler Hall.

For group registration, contact Veronica Gutierrez at 
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The MCM10K and the MCM Semper Fun Mile are part of the annual MCM Weekend 
hosted by the Marine Corps Marathon Organization. Also known as "The 
People’s Marathon," runners from all 50 states and more than 50 countries 
participate in the MCM, the largest marathon not to offer prize money. The 
45th MCM will be held on October 25, 2020 in Arlington, VA. No federal or 
Marine Corps endorsement is implied. Connect with the Marine Corps Marathon 
on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and Flickr. #RunWithTheMarines

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