Press Release - Marine Corps Marathon - 3/9/21

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
              
           Registration Announced for 46th Marine Corps Marathon

             Runners will initially register for virtual event 
                 as consideration of live options continue

QUANTICO, VA (March 09, 2021) - The Marine Corps Marathon Organization 
(MCMO) today announced that registration for the 46th Marine Corps Marathon 
(MCM) opens to the public on Wednesday, March 10 at noon Eastern.

The 2021 MCM Weekend is currently scheduled as a virtual event with runners 
from across the country participating in the MCM, MCM50K or MCM10K from 
October 1 through November 11. Ambitious runners can once again sign up for 
the Semper Fidelis Challenge, a two-event challenge including either the 
Historic Half or the Devil Dog Double in May 2021 and the MCM or the MCM50K 
in October 2021. Runners may also pursue the Trifecta, a unique opportunity 
to participate in and complete all three MCM Weekend distances within the 
designated timeframe.

Virtual entries for the MCM and MCM50K are $55 plus a processing fee and 
are available to runners ages 14-and-older at www.marinemarathon.com. 
Registration for the MCM10K will open in April.  Runners registered for the 
virtual event will have the first option to participate in any event that 
is ultimately approved to host a live, in-person version in October in 
accordance with local guidelines.

All MCM and MCM50K virtual participants will receive the class mock neck 
event shirt, a stunning finisher medal, patch, socks, digital bib and 
collectible bib shipped in a branded Mission Accomplished finisher box. 

About the Marine Corps Marathon:

The Marine Corps Marathon (MCM) is one of the largest marathons in the 
world. Recognized as "Best Marathon in the Mid Atlantic," and the "Best 
Marathon for Charities," the MCM honors honor, courage and commitment of 
its participants. 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. 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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