Marine Corps Marathon
The People's Marathon - No Prize Money, All Heart.
Race day
25
Oct 2026
The People's Marathon - No Prize Money, All Heart.
Provenance ledger
Every fact, and where it came from
| Field | Value | Source | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Sunday 25 October 2026Curated listing · 16 Jun 2026 | Curated listing | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Start time | 07:55 local (America/New York)Curated listing · 16 Jun 2026 | Curated listing | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Distances | 50K · Full Marathon · 17.75K · 10K · Kids' RunCurated listing · 16 Jun 2026 | Curated listing | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Location | Arlington, Virginia, United StatesCurated listing · 16 Jun 2026 | Curated listing | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Start area | Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, VA 22209Confirm the exact start with the organizerCurated listing · 16 Jun 2026 | Curated listing | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Entry price | $225–$240Curated listing · 16 Jun 2026 | Curated listing | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Course | Road · Loop · USATF certifiedCurated listing · 16 Jun 2026 | Curated listing | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Elevation gain | 192 mCurated listing · 16 Jun 2026 | Curated listing | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Field size | About 25,000 runners (typical field)Curated listing · 16 Jun 2026 | Curated listing | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Boston qualifier | YesCurated listing · 16 Jun 2026 | Curated listing | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Organizer | Marine Corps Marathon OrganizationCurated listing · 16 Jun 2026 | Curated listing | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Official website | marinemarathon.comOrganizer · 16 Jun 2026 | Organizer | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Listing | Verified listingSunday Marathon review · 16 Jun 2026 | Sunday Marathon review | 16 Jun 2026 |
Source is where this listing’s facts came from. Where a field could not be confirmed we leave it blank rather than guess.
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The third-largest U.S. marathon and the world's largest without prize money, finishing at the Iwo Jima Memorial.
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Best For
Runners comparing a listed Boston qualifier
Marine Corps Marathon belongs on the shortlist when you are comparing 50K, Full Marathon, 17.75K, 10K, Kids' Run options around Arlington, Virginia, United States and want the key date, location, registration, and course facts in one place.
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A registration path is listed; review entry rules, refund terms, and transfer policies before paying.
Decision Signal
Performance claims need source checks
Marine Corps Marathon should be evaluated as a full race-weekend choice in Arlington, Virginia, United States, not only as a date on a calendar. Start with road surface, loop course, certified course, Boston qualifier listing. Weather notes are listed, so factor them into gear and pacing decisions.
- Date And Schedule
Marine Corps Marathon is currently listed for October 25, 2026, which makes the October planning window important for training and travel. Recheck official timing before race week.
- Location Base
Plan around Arlington, Virginia, United States, then verify the exact start area, finish area, packet pickup, and post-race exit route before booking non-refundable travel.
- Course Fit
Listed course signals include road surface, loop course, certified course, Boston qualifier listing. Use them to compare effort, pacing risk, and training fit before relying on the race for a specific goal.
- Entry Readiness
A registration path is listed; review entry rules, refund terms, and transfer policies before paying.
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