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The mission of the Marine Corps Marathon (MCM) is to promote physical fitness, generate community goodwill and showcase the organizational skills of the United States Marine Corps.

Throughout its 40-year history, the MCM has not only made a name for itself in sheer size as the sixth largest marathon in the United States and the 12th largest in the world, but remains the largest marathon that does not offer prize money, making it “The People’s Marathon.” The MCM annually hosts 30,000 registered participants from ages 14 to 87 from all U.S. states and 59 countries.

The MCM organization is based at Marine Corps Base Quantico, VA and employs a staff of 30 professionals who conduct event operations, sponsorship, marketing, customer service, database management and logistics for the variety of distance events coordinated annually April through November.

MCM Leadership: Maj. Gen. Charles L. Hudson, Commander, Marine Corps Installations Command

Col. Joseph M. Murray, Commander, Marine Corps Installations Command National Capital Region–Marine Corps Base Quantico

Col. Todd J. Oneto, Commanding Officer, Headquarters & Service Battalion

Rick Nealis, Director, Marine Corps Marathon

Angela Anderson, Deputy Director

Ken Delahoussaye, Logistics Manager

Marc Goldman, Sponsorship/Marketing Manager

Jim Jackson, Business Manager

Bret Schmidt, Operations Manager

Tami Faram, Public Relations Coordinator Cell Phone: (703) 987-3191 Email: [email protected]

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Table of Contents

MCM Weekend Schedule .............................................................................3

Health & Fitness Expo ................................................................. 5

Weekend Events .......................................................................... 7

MCM Kids Run ........................................................................... 9

MCM10K .................................................................................... 12

40th MCM ...................................................................................................17

Course Map ................................................................................ 24

Road Closures ............................................................................. 25

On the Course ............................................................................. 28

Spectator Route .......................................................................... 29

Finish Festival............................................................................. 32

Awards ....................................................................................... 34

By the Numbers .......................................................................... 39

Runner Stats ...............................................................................................41

MCM Participants ....................................................................... 42

MCM10K Participants .................................................................. 45

Historical Data ............................................................................................49

MCM Participants, Winners & Records .......................................... 50

MCM Competitions ...................................................................... 54

MCM10K Participants, Winners & Records ..................................... 59

Hall of Fame Inductees ................................................................ 63

Groundpounders ......................................................................... 69

Historical Weather Data ............................................................... 73

Media Info ..................................................................................................75

Media Center Information ............................................................. 75

Sponsors .................................................................................... 77

MCM Charity Partners.................................................................. 82

Event Technology ........................................................................ 83

2016 MCM Event Schedule .......................................................... 85

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Date/Time: Event: Location: Friday, October 238:30 a.m. Opening Ceremony Walter E. Washington MCM Health & Fitness Expo Convention Center, Washington D.C.

9 a.m.–7 p.m. MCM Health & Fitness Expo Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C.

12 p.m.–5 p.m. MCM Runners Conference Carnegie Library, (Schedule on page 7) Washington, D.C.

1 p.m.–3 p.m. MCM Press Conference National Press Club, Washington, D.C.

3 p.m.–4 p.m. MCM Celebration Concert Ronald Reagan Building Woodrow Wilson Plaza Washington, D.C.

4 p.m.–7 p.m. Media Center Hours Hyatt Regency Washington Capitol Hill

4:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m. MCM Ruby Reception Carnegie Library, Washington, D.C.

7 p.m.–9 p.m. MCM Pep Rally Hyatt Regency Washington Capitol Hill

7:30 p.m.–10 p.m. MCM Hall of Fame Crystal City Marriott, Reagan National Airport

Saturday, October 249 a.m.–7 p.m. Health & Fitness Expo Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C.

9 a.m.–1:30p.m. MCM Kids Run Pentagon North parking Lot Arlington, VA

10 a.m.–6 p.m. Media Center Hours Hyatt Regency Washington Capitol Hill

10:30 a.m.–12 p.m. Runners bRUNch MCM Finish Line Featured Speaker: Bart Yasso Marine Corps War Memorial

12 p.m.–5 p.m. MCM Runners Conference Carnegie Library (Schedule on page 7) Washington, D.C.

6 p.m.–8 p.m. Carbo Dining In Hyatt Regency Washington Featured Speaker: Capitol Hill Jeff Galloway


Sunday, October 25

5 a.m. Metro Opens

5:30 a.m. Media Tent Opens Finish Line

6:15 & 6:45 a.m. Pre-Event Prayer Services Runners Village

7–8:30 a.m. Comcast SportsNet Route 110 Live Broadcast from MCM Start

7:20 a.m. Opening Ceremonies Route 110

7:27 a.m. Invocation Route 110

7:30 a.m. Presentation of Colors & Route 110 National Anthem by Victory Bells

7:34 a.m. Skydive into the 40th MCM Route 110

7:45 a.m. Flyover & Wheelchair/Hand Cycle Start Route 110

7:55 a.m. Official MCM10K Start 4th St. & Madison Dr.

7:55 a.m. Official 40th MCM Start Route 110

8 a.m.–4 p.m. Finish Festival Rosslyn, VA

8:20–8:30 a.m. Estimated First Male & Female Finish Line MCM10K Finishers

8:30 a.m. Arlington Cemetery Metro Station Opens

9 a.m. Estimated First Wheelchair/Hand Cycle Finish Line Finisher

9:20 a.m. MCM10K Top Finisher Awards Finish Line

9:30 a.m. Crystal City Family Festival Crystal Dr., Crystal City, VA

10:15–10:30 a.m. Estimated First Male & Female Finish Line Marathon Finishers

11 a.m.–3 p.m. United We Sing & Finish Festival Quantico Marine Corps Rock Band Rosslyn, VA

11:10 a.m. Top Hand Cycle & MCM Finisher Awards Finish Line

12:30 p.m. MCM Military & Specialty Awards Stage at Awards Ceremony Marine Corps War Memorial

1:15 p.m. Beat The Bridge on MCM Course Mile 20

3:15 p.m. Penguin Award for Final MCM Finisher MCM Finish Line


MCM Health & Fitness ExpoThe Health & Fitness Expo is located at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center at 801 Mt. Vernon Pl., NW Washington DC with easy access to Mt. Vernon Sq. Metro station (green/yellow lines).

Friday, October 23 8:30 a.m. Opening ceremony 9 a.m.–7 p.m. Open to the public

Saturday, October 24 9 a.m.–7 p.m. Open to the public

On Friday, Oct. 23, the exciting kickoff to MCM Weekend begins at 8:30 a.m. at the opening of the Health & Fitness Expo. The Expo opening, incudes giveaways and the Presentation of Colors by the Quantico Ceremonial Platoon. The Expo is free for all with an anticipated two-day crowd in excess of 100,000.

Health & Fitness Expo attendees will enjoy 200-plus exhibitors featuring running apparel and gear, training and nutritional products, food samples, a technology showcase, MCM licensed merchandise and entertainment.

Packet Pick-up

40th MCM, MCM10K and MCM Kids Run participants are required to pick up their event-day materials at the Packet Pick-up area located in the Convention Center Hall C.

All MCM and MCM10K participants must present their e-card and photo ID to receive their runner’s packet to include a UPS baggage sticker and bib that includes the B-tag, timing device, T-shirt coupon and Michelob Ultra post-event beer coupon. Participants will also receive their clear plastic bag for event-day gear. In addition, MCM and MCM10K participants will be eager to pick up their technical mock neck shirts and official MCM Event Program “Salute.”

Proxy pick-up is available at the MCM Health & Fitness Expo. In order to have a designated individual pick up the packet for a registered runner, the runner must sign their e-card and provide that individual with a photocopy of their identification card. The proxy will be required to sign the form as well, and show their own photo identification, while also providing a photocopy of the Proxy’s ID.

A UPS Baggage claim sticker will be attached to every runner’s MCM or MCM10K bib. The coupon features the runner’s bib number and the assigned UPS truck to be utilized for baggage drop off and pick up on event day. On MCM Day, runners will affix the sticker to their clear goodie bag to facilitate easy identification.

Super Size Goodie Bags

The MCM is “super sizing” 40 extra special goodie bags with high value products from MCM sponsors and licensees. The Super Size Goodie bags will randomly be distributed at the Health & Fitness Expo and at other MCM Weekend events. All giveaway times and locations will be announced by the MCM on the event’s Twitter feed. The first


Super Size bags will be awarded to one of the first runners in line at the Health & Fitness Expo opening ceremony.

All Super Size Goodie Bags will be provided by Relan - a green company that recycles used banners that were displayed at the MCM finish line.

Toys for Tots

The Marine Corps Marathon is joining the Marine Corps Toys for Tots Campaign in its goal to obtain new holiday toys for girls and boys. All attendees to the Health & Fitness Expo can bring a new toy appropriate for girls or boys up to age 15. U.S. Marines from Toys for Tots in Washington, D.C. will be at their booth collecting toys during both days the Expo is open to the public. Marines from Toys for Tots will collect additional toys at the MCM Kids Run on Saturday, October 24 in the North Pentagon parking lot and at the MCM Finish Festival on Sunday, October 25.

Used Running Shoes Can Make a Difference

MCM Runners can bring their used–but not abused–running shoes to the Health & Fitness Expo on Oct. 23 and 24 for donation to the MORE Foundation Group, which benefits West Africa’s poorest family farms. Running shoes can be dropped off in bins located at MCM Packet Pick-up.

MORE (Modular Organic Regenerative Environments) works to eradicate poverty in West Africa by offsetting the carbon footprint with trees planted in “Runners Village”–the largest non-governmental village-based tree planting initiative in West Africa. MORE provides athletic shoes to street vendors with 100 percent of the proceeds going to seeds, tools and essential resources for family farms. The shoes benefit West African farmers too, by creating year-round sustained harvests, better nutrition, higher income, health screening and more.

According to MORE, reusing running shoes further promotes global efforts to reuse and recycle. For more information visit MOREFoundationGroup.org.


MCM Weekend EventsMCM Runners Conference Presented by Leidos

Friday and Saturday, October 23 & 24, 2015 • 12 p.m.–5 p.m. Carnegie Library • 801 K Street, NW, Washington, D.C.

The MCM Runners Conference presented by Leidos provides MCM participants final tips and inspiration before heading to the MCM start line. Held over a two-day period, the conference begins with legendary Olympian and Run-Walk-Run renowned trainer Jeff Galloway. MedStar Health will offer two sessions on Friday about preparing for all weather conditions and runner exercises, while MCM Final Prep will provide runners the opportunity to have last-minute event questions answered. Featured panelists will include members from “Runners World” magazine. Brooks, Clif, Innovation Health and also the MCM’s own medical operations officer.

The Runners Conference continues Saturday with CNN correspondent and author Tom Foremen, who will talk about his colorful experiences running a marathon. Runners also can meet MCM Director Rick Nealis, who has been at the MCM helm for the past 22 years. Industry experts from Runners World will wind up the conference helping participants in their journey to the MCM Finish.

Friday, October 23

12 p.m.–Olympian and Run-Walk-Run coach Jeff Galloway 1:15 p.m.–MedStar’s Tips to Weatherproofing your MCM Run 2:30 p.m.–MCM Final Prep 3:45 p.m.–MedStar’s Best Exercises for Runners Saturday, October 24

12 p.m.–CNN Correspondent Tom Foreman 1:15 p.m.–Meet MCM Director Rick Nealis 2:30 p.m.–Runners World’s panel of experts

MCM Celebration Concert

Friday, October 23, 2015 • 3 p.m.–4 p.m. Ronald Reagan Building’s Woodrow Wilson Plaza • 1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, D.C.

Celebrate your arrival to the 40th MCM in patriotic style by attending the MCM Celebration Concert. Featuring the trio of United We Sing, the event serves to kick off a festive anniversary celebration weekend.

United We Sing will be performing patriotic standards such as “God Bless America,” and “America the Beautiful during the one-hour show just steps from the Federal Triangle Metro Station.


MCM Ruby Reception

Friday, October 23, 2015 • 4:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m. Carnegie Library • 801 K Street, NW, Washington, D.C.

Longstanding MCM participants will celebrate “The People’s Marathon” in celebrated style at the MCM Ruby Reception. This ruby anniversary event is for Runners Club members. Runners will enjoy entertainment and appetizers as they share experiences running the MCM over the years.

MCM Pep Rally Presented by First Command

Friday, October 23, 2015 • 7 p.m.–9 p.m. Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill • 400 New Jersey Ave., NW, Washington, DC

Three cheers for the MCM! There’s no better way to share the excitement of MCM Weekend than at the MCM Pep Rally where runners mix and mingle amid this high-energy event. The MCM Pep Rally presented by First Command provides runners opportunity to interact with industry experts who answer questions and provide tips for running the MCM course. Hosted by Bart Yasso, “Runners World” chief running officer, the event includes the MCM Expert Panel, music, cheerleaders, giveaways and a commemorative first timer’s pin for all participants completing their first marathon.

MCM Runners bRUNch

Saturday, October 24, 2015 • 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m. Marine Corps War Memorial

The MCM Runners bRUNch will be held at the VIP Tent adjacent to the MCM Finish Line. Runners will enjoy a catered meal, featuring schmacon from Beef Check Off, and hear from featured speaker Bart Yasso of Runners World. The event will conclude as the Netherlands Carillon plays each of the military service songs.

Carbo Dining In

Saturday, October 24, 2015 • 6 p.m.–8 p.m. Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill • 400 New Jersey Ave., NW, Washington, DC

In the spirit of the traditional military formal dinner known as the “Dining In,” the MCM annually hosts its Carbo Dining In as its Marathon-eve dinner. The Carbo Dining In fosters camaraderie and esprit de corps, while including a military-themed opening ceremony. Patriotic entertainers, Victory Bells, will perform throughout the event with prize giveaways and a video introduction to the MCM. Registered attendees will be treated to a pasta buffet, ideal for pre-Marathon carb loading, and hear from Olympian and Run-Walk-Run guru Jeff Galloway. Galloway will embark on his 203rd marathon during the 40th MCM. He will also be inducted, during MCM Weekend, into the MCM Hall of Fame Class of 2015. Attendees will receive a limited-edition MCM Challenge Coin while sharing the excitement of Marathon eve.


MCM Kids Run Presented by Virginia529

Saturday, October 24, 2015 • 9 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Pentagon North parking lot, Arlington, VA

The MCM Kids Run will welcome 3,600 kids ages 5 to 12 to participate in the event. The MCM Kids Run is in keeping with the MCM’s goal to start kids on a path to exercise and good health. The kids will run in six different waves on a one-mile course created in the North Pentagon parking lot. Annually, the MCM Kids Run is open to individual kids and large groups of elementary school children to run and join in all of the fun, activities and entertainment held in Camp Miles.

Named after Miles, the MCM bulldog mascot, Camp Miles offers active challenges, games, activities, entertainment, nutritional snacks and important health tips and cool exhibits from partners including Silver Diner, Sodexo, National Watermelon Promotion Board, Navy Federal Credit Union, Fit Arlington, NBC4, Dole, Two Marines Moving and Virginia529, to name a few. Each MCM Kids Run participant receives a runner’s bib, commemorative T-shirt, participant medal and healthy snacks at the finish line.

Runners Waves

9:30 a.m. Red Wave Bibs 1–600

10:00 a.m. White Wave Bibs 601–1200

10:30 a.m. Blue Wave Bibs 1201–1800

11:00 a.m. Gold Wave Bibs 1801–2400

11:20 a.m. Purple Wave Bibs 2401–3000

11:40 a.m. Green Wave Bibs 3001–3600

Parents and teachers will pick up MCM Kids Run bibs and participant T-shirts at the Health & Fitness Expo at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on Friday, October 23. (See the Expo on Page 5).

Children also are encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped toy for donation to the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program. Toys can be donated at the MCM Kids Run or at the Expo.

Healthy School Award Program

Motivating children to get active is the goal of the MCM Healthy School Award Program. For the past six years, MCM Kids Run sponsor, Sodexo, has provided a monetary contribution to help “ensure the health of America’s youth.” The Healthy School Award annually is presented to the five schools that garner the most student participation in the MCM Kids Run. The award includes a generous donation from MCM partner Sodexo that goes toward each of the five schools physical education programs. In early 2016, the MCM staff, along with partners Sodexo, NBC4, Silver Diner and the National


Watermelon Promotion Board, will present each Healthy School Award in school assemblies that also include the MCM bulldog mascots and U.S. Marines. The five winning schools will be announced soon after this year’s MCM Kids Run.

2014 Healthy School Award Winners

Following their participation in the 2014 MCM Kids Run, these five schools in Northern Virginia received the Healthy School Award from MCM Director Rick Nealis and a check for $1,000 from MCM partner Sodexo. As part of the award, all of the students were treated to healthy snacks and entertaining award presentation programs. Together, these schools registered a combined 1,354 participants of the 3,600 kids registered.

The 2014 Healthy School Award winners and their participant numbers were: James K. Polk Elementary—324 students Lynbrook Elementary—311 students George Mason Elementary—255 students Claremont Immersion School—253 students Mount Vernon Community Elementary—211 students


MCM10K Presented by Aetna Sunday, October 25 2015 • 7:55 a.m.

Now celebrating its 10th anniversary, the MCM10K presented by Aetna will start at 7:55 a.m. on the National Mall in Washington, DC. The 6.2 mile MCM10K starts at the intersection of 4th Street and Madison Drive NW, in front of the National Gallery of Art West Wing.

The MCM10K includes 10,000 participants from 48 states and 28 countries, with just over 63 percent of the field being women runners.

MCM10K participants will run a course like no other 10K, offering scenic views of national landmarks while heading to the iconic finish at the Marine Corps War Memorial with huge crowds on MCM Day.

The MCM10K presented by Aetna will begin with starting ceremonies at 7:40 a.m. to be followed by the “thunderous roar” from the Howitzer and the firing of the official starting pistol at 7:55 a.m.

Packet Pick-upMCM10K runners will retrieve event-day materials October 23-24 at Packet Pick-up, part of the Health & Fitness Expo, located at Walter E. Washington Convention Center. While at the Expo, MCM10K participants will receive their runners bib with B-tag timing device, participant mock neck shirt, UPS baggage claim sticker, official event program and a clear plastic bag for event-day baggage.

TransportationNEW! The MCM10K start at 4th Street and Madison Drive on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., can be accessed from the Archives/Navy Memorial/Penn Quarter station (Green/Yellow) at 701 Pennsylvania Avenue NW and from the L’Enfant Plaza Metro station (Orange/Silver/Blue/Yellow/Green) at 600 Maryland Avenue SW. There will not be shuttle service to the MCM10K, nor a designated MCM10K parking location, as road closures for the Marathon will affect the area surrounding the course.

BaggageOn MCM10K event morning, runner’s baggage drop-off will be available at the UPS trucks located near the MCM10K start line on the National Mall. Only the clear plastic bags provided to runners at the Health & Fitness Expo and at the MCM10K start will be accepted on the UPS baggage trucks. The UPS trucks will relocate to North Lynn Street in the MCM Finish Festival in Rosslyn, VA, for baggage retrieval post-event.


MCM10K StartMCM10K starts at the intersection of 4th Street and Madison Drive on the National Mall, in front of the National Gallery of Art West Building. But to access the MCM10K start, runners will enter the MCM10K screening area via 7th Street NW, between Madison and Jefferson Drives. After being screened, runners will be directed toward the start line located infront of the Museum.

Corrals

MCM10K participants will line up at the start in these corrals:

Under 39:59 40:00–49:59 50:00–59:59 1:00–1:09:59 1:10–1:19:59 1:20–1:29:59 1:30–1:39:59 Over 1:40:00

MCM10K CourseWater Point

The MCM10K includes one water point and post-event replenishment. The water point offers water and Gatorade. The MCM10K Water Point will be located at Army Navy Drive at the Eads Street auxiliary parking lot.

Aid Stations

The safety of MCM10K runners is of the utmost importance to the many Navy and civilian medical personnel on the course, throughout the day. The Aid Stations will be located in the following areas:

Pre-Event

Madison Drive NW and 14th Street NW Jefferson Drive and 12th Street SW Army Navy Drive and Eads Street working from the Fern Street parking lot

Finish Area

Med “Alpha” tent is located at the Marine Corps War Memorial. Med “Bravo” tent is located near walkway and Netherlands Carillon. Med “Charlie” tent is located on North Meade Street near the Route 50 ramp Med “Delta” tent is located at the intersection of Lynn and the 17th Street ramp, prior to Wilson Boulevard. Med “Echo” tent is located on North Moore Street near the Rosslyn Metro Station in the Finish Festival.


Information

Medical personnel will track runners and record medical data to ensure timely updates for families of runners being treated. This information will be available at the MCM Info tent, located on North Fairfax Drive, at Dark Star Park, near the Finish Festival.

MCM10K FinishAfter receiving the MCM10K finisher medal and visiting the photo area by MarathonFoto, all participants will proceed to Hospitality to replenish with a variety of post-event recovery foods by Fitful. The Fitful box presented by Marines and volunteers includes Dole fruit bowls, chips and more. Wegmans water, Turbana bananas and Gatorade will also be provided to finishers. From hospitality, MCM10K runners will head to the Finish Festival to meet friends and family at Family Link-Up, located on Wilson Boulevard in downtown Rosslyn.

RRCA National Championship Race

Nearly 10,000 runners will participate in the MCM10K while celebrating its 10th anniversary and running the 6.2 mile event from the National Mall to the Marine Corps War Memorial. This year, the MCM10K will host the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) 10K National Championship. The RRCA is the oldest and largest national association of running organizations.

In addition to the overall awards presented after the event, top performing runners will be presented RRCA Championship awards for Open, Masters (40+), Grand Masters (50+) and Senior Grand Masters (60+) categories.

“The RRCA looks for elite, established, well-run events that attract a wide variety of runners,” said Andy Smith, RRCA Program Coordinator. “We want events that offer an interesting course, large enough to be a good steward of the RRCA brand. The enthusiasm for the MCM clearly demonstrates all these qualities and supports the growth of our sport.”

Special Olympics

Also at the MCM10K, a team of 50 Special Olympians and their coaches will participate in event. MCM10K opening ceremonies will include the Special Olympic Pledge. Special Olympians annually take part in the MCM10K joining thousands of runners who will mark their 6.2 mile accomplishment at the MCM Finish located on the Marine Corps War Memorial.


MCM Weekend SafetySafety and security is a priority for Marine Corps Marathon (MCM) organizers and the event’s law enforcement partners. All participants and spectators are asked to adhere to guidance provided by law enforcement to facilitate smooth progression through various screening points throughout MCM Weekend.

Screening points will be manned at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center during the two-day Expo on Oct. 23-24 and at both the MCM and MCM10K start areas and the Finish Festival on Oct. 25. All runner and spectator bags, backpacks, purses, etc., will be subject to search by law enforcement at all of the screening points.

All MCM and MCM10K participants will be provided a clear plastic bag during Packet Pick-up at the Health & Fitness Expo. Only these clear plastic bags will be allowed on the UPS baggage trucks parked at the MCM and MCM10K start areas. MCM and MCM10K participants are asked to bring only what is necessary on MCM Day and to have family, or other support, carry additional items.

On event day, participants may carry, or wear, hydration backpacks or vests and/or fuel belts while completing the MCM or MCM10K courses. Any other type of backpack, or rucksack, worn by participants has received prior approval on a case by case bases as individuals have contacted the Marine Corps Marathon. All participants are asked to maintain possession of items at all times as a safety precaution and so as not to litter the area, especially the National Park landscape.

The wearing of any mask, hood, or other device whereby a substantial portion of the face is hidden so as to conceal the identity of the wearer is strictly prohibited.

Runners and spectators may not bring glass containers to any event site. Flammable liquids are prohibited from being carried into any event location.

In addition, all drones will be prohibited at the Marine Corps Marathon and MCM10K. The Washington Metropolitan area is designated a “no-drone zone” by the Federal Aviation Administration. Drones are also prohibited in all National Park Service locations, including the MCM course.

Runners and spectators are asked by the MCM and its law enforcement partners to actively observe their surroundings while also supporting the procedures put in place to ensure the safety of all persons present. If something suspicious is observed, individuals should report it immediately, either by calling 911 or by asking a police officer, or U.S. Marine for assistance. Remember, if you “see something, say something.”


40th Marine Corps MarathonSunday, October 25, 2015 • 7:55 a.m. Route. 110, Arlington, VA

Following a rousing salute from a Howitzer and the firing of the starting pistol, the 40th Marine Corps Marathon will start at 7:45 a.m. on Sunday, October 25, with more than 75 wheelchair and hand cycle participants who will begin their 26.2 mile journey from Arlington, VA. “The People’s Marathon,” to include 30,000 registered participants, begins at 7:55 a.m. Runners will gather within their specified corral (according to their marathon expected finish time) behind the iconic MCM arches located on Route 110 between Arlington National Cemetery and the Pentagon.

TransportationMetro

Metro rail service begins at 5 a.m. on Marine Corps Marathon Day, October 25.

Take the Blue or Yellow line to the Pentagon station to access Runners Village in the Pentagon North parking lot. Signage will direct runners to UPS Baggage Drop and the Route 110 start line in Arlington, VA. The Arlington Cemetery Station (Blue) will not open until 8:30 a.m. on event morning. This Metro station will serve spectators immediately following the Marathon start and those exiting the event throughout the day.

For easiest access to Metro, purchase a SmarTrip card in advance of MCM Weekend.

Metro Station Metro Line Destination

Pentagon Blue/Yellow Runners Village/Start

Arlington Cemetery Blue Spectator Access to Finish Line/ Post-MCM Exit

Rosslyn Blue/Orange Finish Festival/Post-MCM Exit

Smithsonian Blue/Orange Miles 18-19/National Mall

Crystal City Blue/Yellow Miles 22-23/Crystal City Family Festival

Parking

Free parking for the MCM is available in Crystal City at the corner of 23rd and Crystal Drive.

Parking Panda

To make parking for event-day easy and stress-free, Parking Panda, the nationwide leader in online parking reservations, will allow visitors to purchase parking passes at convenient locations near the Health & Fitness Expo, the MCM start and finish lines and throughout the course. Access Parking Panda services through the transportation page of the MCM website or the MCM App.


Once purchased, parking passes for the MCM are 100 percent guaranteed at the selected location. Inventory is limited and garages will fill up, so it is strongly recommended that runners, spectators and volunteers purchase parking passes for the MCM if driving.

Be sure to check the hours of operation at selected locations before purchasing to ensure the facility is open early enough to allow plenty of time to arrive at the start on the morning of the MCM.

MCM Morning Shuttles

Shuttle service to the MCM start is available from the Crystal City parking location at the corner of 23rd Street and Crystal Drive. These shuttles deliver MCM participants and spectators to Runners Village in the Pentagon North parking lot beginning at 5:30 a.m. (Information about the MCM10K start is located on page 12)

MCM Finish Shuttles

Participants and spectators depart the Finish Festival in Rosslyn to return to Crystal City on shuttles boarding at the corner of Oak Street and Wilson Boulevard.

Uber

Uber, the app that connects you with a reliable ride in minutes, is teaming up with the MCM. From low-cost to premium, every option feels like an upgrade to the everyday. Look for the Uber pick-up zone in the Finish Festival at the corner of 19th Street N and North Moore Street. Request a cab from this location and a driver will be there within minutes.

New to Uber? Sign up with the promo code RIDEMCM for $20 off the first ride. Visit uber.com/go/ridemcm or download the Uber app and enter the promo code RIDEMCM. The $20 offer will automatically apply to the first ride!

MCM Pre-StartCourse Access

Runners access the start line on Route 110 through Runners Village at the Pentagon North parking lot. Runners use Metro or the MCM shuttle from Crystal City to arrive at Runners Village. Access to the start line corrals will be limited to runners only. Signs will provide direction to runner-specific access points. Spectators may also view the start line from Route 110.

Bib/Baggage

Runners are required to wear the participant bib with assigned number on the front of their clothing. The bibs will be distributed at Packet Pick-up on October 23 and October 24 at the Health & Fitness Expo. Each runner’s bib contains the B-tag timing device and tear-off coupons for both the 40th MCM mock neck T-shirt and a free sample of Michelob Ultra. Each runner’s bib also includes a UPS Baggage Sticker.


While at Runners Village on marathon morning, participants will remove their sticker and place it on the clear bag distributed at Packet Pick-up. All participant bags will then be transported by UPS to the MCM Finish Festival for post-event pick-up. Each participant should provide medical and emergency contact information on the reverse side of the bib prior to event morning.

Corrals

Runners will choose the appropriate corral on event morning by lining up at the MCM start area by expected finish time. Unless participating as an elite athlete, corrals are not related to bib number assignments.

Below are corral designations that will be labeled by signs at the start area:

Finish Time Pace-per-Mile Finish Time Pace-per-Mile

Hours:Minutes Minutes:Seconds Hours:Minutes Minutes:Seconds

Elite (Bib 1-499)

2:30 – 2:59 5:44 – 6:50 4:10 – 4:29 9:33 – 10:17

3:00 – 3:19 6:53 – 7:36 4:30 –4:59 10:19 – 11:25

3:20 – 3:39 7:39 – 8:22 5:00 – 5:29 11:28 – 12:34

3:40 – 3:59 8:24 – 9:08 5:30 – 5:59 12:36 – 13:43

4:00 – 4:09 9:10 – 9:31 6:00 + 13:45 – 14:00

Beat the Bridge

Runners must maintain the 14 minute-per-mile pace to reach the 14th Street Bridge and successfully “Beat the Bridge” just before mile marker 20. The 14th Street Bridge will reopen to vehicular traffic making it unavailable to runners after 1:15 p.m. Any runners unable to “Beat the Bridge” will be required to board the straggler buses and be driven to the Finish Festival.


MCM StartThe MCM start line is uniquely situated between Arlington National Cemetery and the Pentagon, between the country’s fallen heroes and those actively protecting our nation. Opening ceremonies at the MCM start line begin at 7:20 a.m.

Comcast SportsNet

“Live from the Marine Corps Marathon” – Comcast SportsNet (CSN) will provide 90-minutes of live coverage broadcasted next to the MCM start line. Pre-start television coverage begins at 7 a.m. with interviews and color commentary. The show continues through the official MCM start and is followed by periodic updates until 8:30 a.m. CSN will include runner profiles and coverage of opening ceremonies.

Presentation of Colors

The Presentation of Colors will be performed at the MCM start by the Marine Corps Ceremonial Platoon from Marine Corps Base Quantico.

Victory Bells

The charming vocal trio, the Victory Belles, will take runners and spectators on a trip down memory lane with their spirited performances of WWII-era music. The Victory Belles will perform the National Anthem at the 40th MCM start and also will lend their patriotic sound to the MCM’s Carbo Dining In on Oct. 24.

International Flags

The 40th MCM includes participants from 59 nations and from each branch of the Armed Forces. This specific display of international flags represents the countries of origin of this year’s MCM participants.

MCM Skydive into the Start

The professional skydiving team, FASTRAX, will usher in the 40th MCM in celebrated style as a giant American flag is delivered to the start of “The People’s Marathon.” The MCM skydive presented by Blue Lizard Sunscreen includes a 7,800 square foot American Flag, the largest size flag to be carried in a performance jump. The American Flag is visible from a 20-mile distance as it is unfurled over the MCM start.

Flyover

Two Marine Osprey MV-22B aircraft will zoom over the MCM start ceremonies prior to the official start for hand cycle and wheelchair participants.

Howitzer

Sounding the start! U.S. Marines will fire the celebratory start of the 40th MCM from a 105mm Howitzer M2A1 (M101) located on Route 110 in Arlington, near the MCM start arch. Howitzers will be included in both the MCM and MCM10K starting ceremonies.


2015 MCM Course DescriptionThe Marine Corps Marathon is aptly nicknamed the “Marathon of the Monuments,” while offering a beautifully scenic route through some of the most impressive landscape and national monuments Arlington, VA and the nation’s capital have to offer.

The USATF-certified 26.2 mile marathon course starts in Arlington, VA on Route 110 between Arlington National Cemetery and the Pentagon. The course moves through Rosslyn along Lee Highway before turning on Spout Run and the George Washington Parkway. Runners will experience a steady climb on Lee Highway in the first few miles of the course, but are rewarded with a descent along Spout Run and the Parkway.

After crossing Key Bridge into Georgetown between Miles 4 and 5, runners turn right along the renowned M Street where throngs of spectators will cheer them through the most popular area of historic Georgetown.

From M Street, MCM runners continue turning right onto Wisconsin Avenue and then left onto K Street, and continue to run on K under the Whitehurst Freeway. Runners then make a continuous loop turning right 27th Street right onto I Street, right onto Virginia Avenue and finally turn right onto Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway, heading north. It’s on the Parkway that MCM runners will enjoy running along beautifully tree-lined roadways and under historic stone-covered bridges before making a U-turn at the median located at Beach and Shoreham Drives.

After the U-turn, runners follow the southbound lanes of Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway heading past the impressive Kennedy Center and under the Theodore Roosevelt Bridge. Between Miles 10 and 11, MCM participants travel parallel to the steps of the Lincoln Memorial and then bear left onto Ohio Drive, passing under Arlington Memorial Bridge. Runners remain right of the John Ericsson National Memorial, as Ohio Drive meets Independence Avenue, and right onto Ohio Drive entering West Potomac Park. Runners continue along the scenic Potomac River and through the emotional wear blue Mile of the course where fallen service members are commemorated along the roadway decorated with American flags. Runners continue to travel along Ohio Drive and throughout the Hains Point peninsula to the very end of the point, as Ohio Drive continues along the other side of the peninsula adjacent to the East Potomac Golf Course.

Runners will depart Hains Point, bearing right along the traffic pattern on Ohio Drive as the roadway splits and then turn onto East Basin Drive before making a left onto Maine Avenue. Throughout Miles 15 and 16, MCM runners will continue all along the scenic Tidal Basin with striking views of the Jefferson Memorial. Runners will continue on Maine Avenue as it turns onto Independence Avenue and will head west further along the Tidal Basin crossing over the Kutz Bridge.

On Independence Avenue, MCM competitors will run by the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial and the FDR Memorial. MCM runners then loop back along Independence Avenue on the side closest to the National Mall and the Korean


and WWII Memorials before making a left turn onto 15th Street at the Washington Monument.

MCM runners will continue on the course along the north side of the National Mall, with views of the Smithsonian Institute’s National Museum of American History, National Museum of Natural History and the National Art Gallery at Mile 18, before turning left onto 3rd Street.

The MCM course then moves runners right onto Constitution Avenue traveling toward the majestic U.S. Capitol and continues to turn runners right along the inside of East Capitol Circle and onto 1st Street, at the impressive Capitol dome.

Along the National Mall, runners turn right onto 1st Street Northwest then stay to the left of South Capitol Circle Southwest, right onto Maryland Avenue and then right onto 3rd Street. At this point, runners will turn left onto Jefferson Drive travelling the south side of the National Mall past the Air and Space Museum, the historic carousel, the Smithsonian Castle and the Freer Gallery of Art. Runners then make a left turn onto 14th Street, passing the Holocaust Museum just before they “Beat the Bridge” at Mile 20.

From Miles 20 to 21, runners will cross over the 14th Street Bridge and the scenic Potomac River as they head back into Virginia for the last 10K, where the vibrant colors and energy of Crystal City Family Festival will be on display.

As MCM runners enter into Crystal City, they will travel along Army-Navy Drive turning left onto 12th Street South as it becomes Crystal Drive, enjoying a variety of entertainment along the way. At this point in the course, participants will turn right into the Crystal Park Tower #2 driveway and bear left. They will exit the driveway circle by turning right onto northbound Crystal Drive and continue to bear right until it becomes 12th Street South.

Runners will then turn right onto Long Bridge Drive, parallel to the scenic park. From there, participants bear right onto 10th Street South, left onto South Bell Street and turn left again onto 6th Street South. As they depart Crystal City, runners will turn right onto Boundary Channel Drive toward the Pentagon.

MCM participants will remain on Boundary Channel Drive toward the Pentagon’s North parking lot, parallel to the scenic Potomac River. Once through the Pentagon’s North parking area, MCM participants will travel back onto the Route 110 access road and under the Washington Boulevard overpass, remaining on the northbound lanes.

The MCM course unfurls alongside Arlington National Cemetery then, after turning left onto Marshall Drive, offers a final up-hill challenge to the Marine Corps War Memorial access road and the MCM Finish!


2015 MCM Mile Marker LocationsThe Marine Corps Marathon start line is located on Route 110 in Arlington, VA, about 300 yards south of Memorial Drive overpass.

1 mi: Wilson Drive and Kent Street

2 mi: Lee Highway and Uhle Street

3 mi: Spout Run Parkway and Lorcom Lane

4 mi: George Washington Memorial Parkway at ramp to Key Bridge

5 mi: Intersection of Wisconsin Avenue and K Street NW

6 mi: Rock Creek Parkway northbound between M & P Street overpasses

7 mi: Rock Creek Parkway northbound near Massachusetts Avenue overpass

8 mi: Rock Creek Parkway southbound near Massachusetts Avenue overpass

9 mi: Rock Creek Parkway southbound between M & P Street overpasses

10 mi: Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway below Theodore Roosevelt Bridge

11 mi: Ohio Drive near West Basin Drive

12 mi: Ohio Drive at Parking Bay 23

13 mi: Ohio Drive near Hains Point

14 mi: Ohio Drive at Parking Area 5

15 mi: East Basin Drive

16 mi: Independence Avenue and Daniel French Drive SW

17 mi: Independence Avenue near 15th Street SW

18 mi: Madison Drive NW and 4th Street NW

19 mi: Jefferson Drive at 7th Street SW

20 mi: 14th Street Bridge near Maine Exit Ramp

21 mi: 14th Street Bridge on the Virginia side, over George Washington Memorial Parkway

22 mi: 12th Street and Clark Street

23 mi: Crystal Drive between 15th and 18th Street

24 mi: Long Bridge Drive, near Long Bridge Park Field Complex

25 mi: North Boundary Channel Drive near Route 27 ramp

26 mi: Route 110 prior to Marshall Drive

The finish is located 420 feet before the triangular island at the Marine Corps War Memorial circle.


Marine Corps Marathon Road ClosuresBelow are the road closures for the 40th Marine Corps Marathon (MCM) and the MCM10K on Sunday, October 25. The MCM wheelchair/hand cycle division begins at 7:45 a.m. on Route 110 in Arlington, VA. The MCM and MCM10K start at 7:55 a.m. and will run through Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C.

Only these streets below will be affected on event day. Local jurisdictions will reopen the roads as soon as event course operations cease, with the MCM course officially closing by 3:15 p.m.

4 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Madison Drive NW from 7th to 14th Street

4 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Marshall Drive from North Meade Street to Route 110

4 a.m.–5:30 p.m. North Meade Street from Marshall Drive to Lynn Street

4 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Route 110 from I-66 to U.S. Highway 1

4 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Wilson Boulevard from North Nash Street to Route 110

4 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Lynn Street from North Meade Street to Lee Highway

4 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Fort Myer Drive from North Meade Street to Lee Highway

4 a.m.–5:30 p.m. North Moore Street from Wilson Boulevard to Lee Highway

4 a.m.–5:30 p.m. 19th Street North from Lynn Street to North Nash Street

4 a.m.–3 p.m. Route 110 ramp from Washington Boulevard to Route 110

4:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Boundary Channel Drive from Route 110 to Long Bridge Drive

5 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Jefferson Drive SW from 3rd Street SW to 15th Street SW

5 a.m.–1:30 p.m. 7th Street NW from Madison Drive NW to Jefferson Drive SW

6:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway NW (northbound) to Beach Drive

6:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway NW (southbound) from Shoreham Drive NW

6:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Shoreham Drive NW (southbound) from Calvert Street to Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway NW

6:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Beach Drive NW from Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway NW to Calvert Street


7:23 a.m.–9:15 a.m. Lee Highway (eastbound) from North Kirkwood Street to Lynn Street

7:30 a.m.–9:25 a.m. Spout Run Parkway from Lee Highway to George Washington Memorial Parkway (GWMP)

7:30 a.m.–9:40 a.m. GWMP from Spout Run to Key Bridge off ramp

7:30 a.m.–3 p.m. Long Bridge Drive from 12th Street to Boundary Channel Drive

7:33 a.m.–9:40 a.m. Francis Scott Key Bridge (all lanes)

7:35 a.m.–1:17 p.m. 14th Street SW from Jefferson Drive to northbound HOV lanes

7:35 a.m.–1:45 p.m. HOV lanes from 14th Street SW to HOV ramp at South Eads Street

7:40 a.m.–2 p.m. South Eads Street from South Rotary Road to Army Navy Drive

7:45 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Army Navy Drive from South Eads to 12th Street South

7:47 a.m.–10:36 a.m. M Street NW from Canal Road NW to Wisconsin Avenue NW

7:48 a.m.–10:40 a.m. Wisconsin Avenue from M Street NW to K Street NW

7:49 a.m.–10:45 a.m. K Street NW from Wisconsin Avenue NW to Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway NW

7:49 a.m.–10:45 a.m. 27th Street NW from K Street NW to I Street NW

7:49 a.m.–10:45 a.m. I Street NW from 27th Street NW to Virginia Ave NW

7:50 a.m.–11:04 a.m. Rock Creek Parkway and Potomac Parkway NW from Beach and Shoreham Drives to Independence Avenue

7:52 a.m.–11:05 p.m. Lincoln Circle from 23rd Street NW to 23rd Street SW

7:53 a.m.–12 p.m. Ohio Drive SW at West Potomac Park from Independence Avenue SW around East Potomac Park to Maine Avenue SW

8 a.m.–10 a.m. 15th Street South from Crystal Drive to Eads Street

8 a.m.–2:30 p.m. 12th Street from Army Navy Drive to Crystal Drive

8 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Crystal Drive from 12th Street to 23rd Street

8:02 a.m.–12:10 p.m. Maine Avenue SW from East Basin Drive to Independence Avenue SW

8:03 a.m.–12:25 p.m. East Basin Drive from Maine Avenue to Ohio Drive


8:06 a.m.–12:28 p.m. Independence Avenue SW from Maine Avenue SW to Ohio Drive

8:13 a.m.–12:35 p.m. 15th Street NW/SW from Constitution Avenue NW to Maine Avenue SW

8:15 a.m.–12:55 p.m. 3rd Street; Pennsylvania Avenue NW to Maryland Avenue SW

8:15 a.m.–12:55 p.m. 4th Street; Constitution Avenue NW to Independence SW

8:16 a.m.–12:50 p.m. Pennsylvania Avenue NW from 3rd Street NW to East Capitol Circle

8:16 a.m.–12:50 p.m. 1st Street; Pennsylvania NW to Maryland Avenue SW

8:16 a.m.–12:50 p.m. Pennsylvania Avenue NW from 3rd Street NW to 1st Street NW

8:17 a.m.–12:52 p.m. Maryland Avenue SW from 1st Street SW to 3rd Street SW

Visit the Marine Corps Marathon website at www.marinemarathon.com for more information.

All 4 a.m. times reflect the closing of the security corridor north of Rosslyn for the Finish Festival and south of the Pentagon.

*The initial closing time allows approximately 30 minutes prior to the lead hand cyclists beginning the MCM precisely at 7:45 a.m.

The second closure time reflects the last “official” runner after crossing the starting line no later than 8:25 a.m. while maintaining 14 minutes per mile pace until mile 20 at Beat the Bridge.

Straggler buses will follow “Rear Pace” (14 minute pace vehicle) and runners will be strongly encouraged to board or become pedestrians departing from the certified course.

The course officially closes at 3:15 p.m., approximately seven hours after the Marine Corps Marathon begins.


On the CourseKey Locations for Runners

Runners Village—Pentagon North parking lot

MCM Shuttle—(Pre-event) Crystal City Drive and 23rd Street (Post-event) Wilson Boulevard and Oak Street

wear blue Mile—Hains Point, mile 12 of the MCM course

Beat the Bridge—14th Street and D Street outside the Holocaust Museum (Batala)

Finish Festival—Intersection of Wilson Boulevard and N Lynn Street.

Family Link-Up—Wilson Boulevard between N Lynn Street and Arlington Ridge Road

UPS Baggage Pick-up—N Lynn Street between Wilson Boulevard and 19th Street.

Charity Hill & Charity Street—Marine Corps War Memorial and on N Kent Street at the Finish Festival in Rosslyn.

Finish Line Hospitality — Marine Corps War Memorial

Aid Stations

Staffed by U.S. Navy and civilian medical volunteers, 10 medical aid stations will be located on the Marathon course with two additional main medical tents situated near the MCM Finish and three more aid stations available in the MCM Finish Festival. Port-a-johns are located in mass quantities at the start/finish lines and at each water point and aid station. Media access to aid stations requires approval from the MCM Public Relations Coordinator and an event-provided escort. All medical inquiries should be addressed through the Public Relations Coordinator.

Water Points

There are 12 water points located throughout the course providing water courtesy of Walmart and Gatorade Endurance:

WP 1: Eastbound Lee Highway between Wayne and Adams Streets

WP 2: Intersection of M and 33rd Streets, NW, in Georgetown

WP 3/4: Along Rock Creek Park at the grass median south of Massachusetts Avenue ramps

WP 5/7: At the intersection of Independence Avenue and Ohio Drive SW in West Potomac Park

WP 6: In the Ohio Drive SW parking area near the end of Hains Point

WP 8: At Madison Drive NW and 12th Street NW along the National Mall

WP 9: At Jefferson Drive SW and 7th Street SW along the National Mall

WP 10: Near Army/Navy Drive at the Eads Street auxiliary parking lot WP 10 also supports the MCM10K run

WP 11: On Long Bridge Drive at the parking lot for the Long Bridge Park

WP 12: On North Boundary Channel Drive near Lyndon B. Johnson parking lot


Food Stations

There are four food stations located throughout the course:

FS1: Oranges provided by Wegmans on Rock Creek Parkway past Thompson’s Boat House, south of Virginia Avenue

FS2: Clif Shots at Ohio Drive before Water Point 6 and the end of Hains Point in East Potomac Park

FS3: Jelly Belly Sport Beans at the intersection of Jefferson Drive SW and 4th Street SW, along the National Mall

FS4: Dunkin’ Donuts Munchkins on 6th Street South between South Ball and Long Bridge Drive

wear blue Mile

While celebrated as a long distance event, the Marine Corps Marathon also serves as a sanctuary for participants to show their love and support for fallen members of the military. This is most significant on the wear blue Mile of the MCM course along Mile 12. Here volunteers, many with a personal connection, hoist American Flags near photographs of Marines, Sailors, Airmen and Soldiers who have been killed on duty or while in combat.

Finish Line Hospitality

After receiving the impressive 40th MCM finisher medal from a U.S. Marine, runners proceed to the Marine Corps War Memorial for a photo opportunity with MarathonFoto.

Then MCM participants will pass through the Hospitality Area where they will be presented post-event recovery meal by Fitful containing a proper balance of macronutrients (protein, fats and carbohydrates) and micronutrients (vitamins, minerals and trace elements) from natural food sources. Every portion has been carefully selected to be easily digested—providing rapid delivery to tired muscles with a goal of helping each runner jump-start the recovery process.

Water by Wegmans, Gatorade and Turbana bananas are also available for each finisher.

Additionally, each runner will be presented with the “Mission Accomplished!” recovery jacket. Unlike the Mylar/foil blankets of the past, the jacket is a reusable, disposable and made of fabric with cotton cuffs, and a zippered front and hood. Water repellent, yet breathable, the recovery jacket is ideally suited for maintaining the core body temperature and protecting each runner from the elements.

Recommended Spectator Route

Key to the incredible support MCM runners receive is the contagious enthusiasm from Marine Corps and civilian volunteers, plus tens of thousands of the Metro-riding, bridge-crossing, map-toting, sign-waving, hand-clapping, “OORAH”ing family and friends. Follow this guide to viewing spots in various on-course locations including the Crystal City Family Festival being held from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., in Crystal City, VA.


Spectators have a great opportunity to see their runner in five great locations. Spectators can follow these tips to optimize viewing potential and catch their runner in action along the course.

• Watch MCM opening ceremonies from the Route 110 start line in Arlington. Spectators can access via the Pentagon or Rosslyn Metros. The Arlington Cemetery Metro is closed until 8:30 a.m., but will be accessible the remainder of the day. Stroll across Arlington Memorial Bridge to the Lincoln Memorial to watch runners at Mile 11 and Mile 16.

• Head east on Constitution Avenue toward the U.S. Capitol to watch runners on the National Mall. The MCM course continues along both sides of the Mall in front of the Smithsonian museums at Miles 18 and 19.

• Crystal City Family Festival at Crystal Run at miles 22 and 23. Access via Smithsonian Metro to Crystal City (blue/yellow line). The family-friendly festival will include live deejays, restaurant tasting and plenty activities for the kids such as moon bounces, obstacle courses and face painting.

• The MCM also offers bleacher seating at the Finish line at the Marine Corps War Memorial to witness the spectacular finish of MCM and MCM10K participants. Spectators can access this area via the Rosslyn Metro.


On-Course MCM EntertainmentYorktown Yahoos Mile 2.5

Vandelays Mile 4

Rockville High School Pipe Band Mile 4.25

Georgetown University Pep Band Mile 4.5

Georgetown University Mascot Mile 4.5

Big Bad Juju Mile 5

Woodsy Owl Mile 5.5

Doug Marshall Bluegrass Band Mile 6.25/8.5

Georgetown Phantoms Mile 7.5

Natural Born Thriller Mile 9.5

Marine Corps Band Quantico Mile 10.5

Kazaxe Azuka Bom Cheer Station Mile 10.8

American University Pep Band Mile 14.25

Monacan High School Marching Chiefs Mile 15.5

Spotsylvania High School Mile 17.2

In Step Entertainment Mile 18

Bruiser Mile 18.6

CHEC Mile 19

Moonshine Mile 19.7

Batala Mile 20

Band of Brothers Mile 21.9

Fusebox Radio Mile 22/23.6

Brad Doggett Mile 22.2/23.1

The Melonheads Mile 24

Greensville County High School Mile 24.5

Moonliscious Mile 25

Mr. Incredible, The Marathon Bike Guy Mobile


MCM Finish FestivalSunday, October 25, 2015 • 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Rosslyn, VA

The excitement of completing the 40th MCM and MCM10K will be celebrated in the post-event Finish Festival in Rosslyn, VA. Essential services, food, including a Restaurant Row that includes several Rosslyn eateries, live music, sponsor displays and exciting giveaways await runners and spectators as they make their way down Meade Street from the finish area.

Finish Festival Services: Family Link-Up—On Wilson Boulevard between Kent and N Lynn Streets. Runners and their support crew will meet at Family Link-Up. The MCM recommends choosing the first letter of the runner’s last name as the pre-planned location to reunite. The link-up areas are designated by 13-foot tall, yellow towers with letters of the alphabet prominently displayed.

Info/Medical Tent—Dark Star Park at the corner of Fairfax Drive and Fort Myer Drive. This is available for anyone seeking runner information, including medical updates.

Runner Recovery Zone—Fairfax Drive. Runners can enjoy a free massage provided by many professional massage therapists.

UPS Baggage Pick-Up—Along North Lynn Street. Expect a complete “brown out” along North Lynn Street, when 41 UPS trucks and the team in brown host the baggage retrieval area for runners. Each runner will be assigned a truck for pre-event baggage drop-off in Runners Village. The designated truck number will be noted on a sticker attached to each runner’s bib. Pick up any checked bags from the very same UPS truck that relocated from Runners Village on event morning to the Finish Festival.

Featured Finish Festival Locations: A number of MCM partners will support MCM and MCM10K participants throughout the Finish Festival. Check out these supporting sponsors. Fairfax Drive—Brooks MCM Finisher Apparel Store, Runner Recovery

Fort Myer Drive —Michelob Ultra Beer Garden

Lynn Street—UPS Baggage Pick-up, Arlington Visitors Info

Dark Star Park—MCM Info/ Medical Info Tent

Wilson Boulevard—Family Link-Up, Arlington Stage

Michelob Ultra Beer Garden—The “Race To The ULTRA” extravaganza in the Finish Line Festival offers runners of legal age with ID the opportunity to sample a refreshing, ice cold Michelob ULTRA (while supplies last). A tear-off coupon, good for one free sample will be available on the runner’s bib. Michelob ULTRA The superior light beer with 95 calories, 2.6g carbs, 0.6g protein and 0.0g fat, per 12 oz. bottle.


Finish Festival Entertainment:

United We Sing—Three dynamic voices, one incredible sound … the trio of United We Sing will perform patriotic standards and other hits during a one-hour performance on the Finish Festival stage beginning at 11 a.m. The trio has performed more than 500 military shows, including tours of state and federal veterans’ hospitals, while showing appreciation for military service members’ service and sacrifice.

Marine Corps Base Quantico Rock Band—The Quantico Marine Corps Rock Band is a high-energy group that gets the audience up and dancing. With radio hits that span the past five decades, their original arrangements add a new twist to classics that captivate the crowd. The 12-piece group is comprised of active duty Marines from the Quantico Marine Corps Band stationed aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, VA. See them in the Finish Festival from noon to 3 p.m.

“The Biggest Loser” Coach Arrives at the MCM—Brookstone presents Dolvett Quince from “The Biggest Loser” television show to lead runners in post-event recovery activities on the Finish Festival stage. Dolvett will also will be working with runners as part of the Brookstone Recovery Massage Circuit in the Finish Festival.

Transportation from Finish Festival:

Shuttles—Runners can board the Rosslyn-to-Crystal City shuttle on Wilson Boulevard at the corner of North Oak Street. Shuttles will return runners and spectators to 23rd and Crystal Drive in Crystal City, convenient to free parking, Metro’s Blue and Yellow lines and lots of restaurants.

Metro—The Rosslyn Metro station, located on North Moore Street, is on the Orange and Blue lines. In response to the large crowds in Rosslyn during Marathon afternoon, the MCM has added additional Metro train service to the blue line. This means, four trains (three blue and one orange) will arrive in Rosslyn every 15 minutes.

Taxi—Taxi service will be available from the corner of North Lynn and 19th Streets.

Uber—The app that connects you with a reliable ride in minutes, is teaming up with the MCM. From low-cost to premium, every option feels like an upgrade to the everyday. Look for the Uber pick-up zone in the Finish Festival at the corner of 19th Street N and North Moore Street. Request a cab from this location and a driver will be there within minutes.

New to Uber? Sign up with the promo code RIDEMCM for $20 off the first ride. Visit uber.com/go/ridemcm or download the Uber app and enter the promo code RIDEMCM. The $20 offer will automatically apply to the first ride!


AwardsThe MCM will host three separate awards ceremonies to acknowledge top finishers in a variety of categories. Two award ceremonies will be held on Marathon morning for the first three men and women finishers who complete the MCM10K and the MCM, and for the first man and woman to finish among hand cycle participants. The top finisher award ceremonies will be held at the podium located at the MCM finish. Additionally, a ceremony will be held on the Awards Stage for top military competitors and specialty awards. The Awards Stage is located behind the VIP and Media tents on the Marine Corps War Memorial.

Awards Ceremonies

Time Award Location

9:20 a.m. Top MCM10K Finishers Finish Line RRCA National Championship Award

11:10 a.m. Top Hand Cycle Finishers Finish Line Top MCM Finishers

12:30 p.m. Specialty Awards Ceremony Awards Stage (behind the VIP tent)

3:15 p.m. Penguin Award Finish Line

The MCM is the world’s largest marathon that does not award prize money to its winners, earning its name as “The People’s Marathon.” However, the MCM proudly offers awards to finishers of all skill levels, recognizing runners from the front of the pack to the final participant who crosses the finish line. Runners receive awards in categories including the Open, Masters, Team, Wheelchair, Hand Cycle, top military finishers, age categories and more.

The following awards are presented on event day:

Middendorf Trophy — Awarded to Top Male & Female Finishers

Presented to the top men and women finishers, the Middendorf trophy is named after J. William Middendorf II, former Ambassador to the Organization of American States, the Netherlands and European Union. While Secretary of the Navy, Middendorf encouraged and approved the first Marine Reserve Marathon.

Penguin Award — Awarded to the final official MCM Finisher

The MCM acknowledges the dedication of every participant, from the first finisher to the final runner to cross the finish line. The Penguin Award is presented annually to the final official finisher upon their 26.2 mile accomplishment. The Penguin Award, also known as Paul the Penguin, became part of the MCM in 2006, when Marine Maj. Megan McClung coordinated the first MCM Forward for service members deployed overseas. The initial event included 100 service members running the MCM while stationed at Al Asad Air Base in the Al Anbar province of Iraq. McClung’s family supported their daughter’s idea of the Penguin Award to motivate service members to the MCM Forward finish. McClung’s family purchased the stuffed penguin named Paul


and sent it on a journey of more than 6,500 miles to Iraq, where Paul was presented at the MCM Forward finish on October 29, 2006. Less than three months later, on December 6, 2006, Major McClung was killed in action in Iraq. During the following MCM in October 2007, the Paul the Penguin Award was added to the specialty award categories. The Penguin Award continues to honor Megan’s positive energy, enthusiasm and her contributions to service members and the Marine Corps Marathon. The Penguin Award will be presented at 3:15 p.m. at the MCM Finish.

Additional MCM Awards:

• Wheelchair Division Male & Female

• USMC Award—Top Male & Female Active Duty U.S. Marine finishers, presented by MARSOC

• Challenge Cup—U.S. Marine or Royal Navy/Royal Marine team

• Armed Forces—Top Three Male & Female Finishers

• Armed Forces—Combined Male & Female Teams

• Navy Federal Credit Union Award—Top Male & Female Active Duty U.S. Navy Finisher

• 10K Overall winner Male & Female

• 10K Special Olympics Male, Female & Unified Team

• 10K RRCA Championship awards

Awards distributed by mail:

• Overall Masters Male & Female — Runners age 40–49

• Overall Seniors Male & Female — Runners ages 50 plus

• Athena & Clydesdale — Athena includes two weight divisions from 155 to 169 pounds and 170-plus; Clydesdale includes three weight divisions from 185 to 199 pounds, 200-224 pounds and from 225 pound-plus. The awards are presented to the top two finishers in each division.

• Age Groups — Awarded to the top male and top female runners in each age group. Age groups are divided into five-year increments beginning at age 14, and concluding with the 80-and-older category.

• Teams Awards — Teams that consist of 3–5 runners and are awarded in five categories: Male, Female, Masters, Military and Mixed.

• Lieutenant Colonel Paul D. Ice Award — This award is presented to the top U.S. Marine Corps Reservist (male or female) in honor of Lt. Col. Paul Ice, a U.S. Marine Reservist who ran the October 23, 1994 MCM. Ice died in the Oklahoma City bombing on April 19, 1995.


MCM Headquarters Becomes Fowler HallThe Marine Corps Marathon (MCM) said goodbye to its founding father this year when Col. James Loftus Fowler of Alexandria, VA died on Jan. 20 at the age of 84.

In recognition of Fowler’s establishment of “The People’s Marathon,” MCM headquarters at Marine Corps Base Quantico, VA was dedicated Fowler Hall on Sept. 14. In addition, a Congressional Tribute was made for Colonel Fowler in the House of Representatives by U.S. Rep. Walter B. Jones of North Carolina. Jones said it was Fowler’s “one big idea” that helped make “The People’s Marathon” an enduring event.

Nearly four decades of MCM history can be traced back to Fowler, and his plan for a marathon that would showcase the U.S. Marine Corps in a positive light while generating goodwill amid the community and beyond the Marine Corps Base.

According to Fowler, “after the Vietnam War, popularity of the military services declined in the eyes of many. At the same time, distance running was gaining considerable positive attention.”

This thought process led Fowler to write a memo to his superior, Maj. Gen. Michael Ryan, dated Oct. 17, 1975, outlining his plan for a Marine Corps Reserve Marathon, to promote community goodwill, showcase the Marine Corps, serve as a recruiting tool and to give local Marines an opportunity to qualify for the marathon in Boston. These ideas became the tenants of the Marine Corps Marathon, which at its core, promotes physical fitness.

During its inaugural year, the Marine Corps Reserve Marathon included 1,175 registered runners who ran a portion of the MCM course down the George Washington Memorial Parkway and into Old Town Alexandria, VA. That year 1,018 runners completed the event on the Marine Corps War Memorial in Rosslyn, VA.

“After the first year the dream was realized and something was started to which Fowler saw no end,” said Banker. “Each year Colonel Fowler would be around race weekend and those who knew him could see his glow. I now imagine that when he was alone he would smile and say, ‘I started this!’ ‘Mission Accomplished!’”

“In the years to come, Colonel Fowler will be remembered for his powerful impact and for initiating the unique partnership between the U.S. Marine Corps, the running community and the public at large,” said MCM Director Rick Nealis.

Fowler was inducted into the Marine Corps Marathon’s prestigious Hall of Fame as a member of its first Class in October 2000. Each year, inductees are selected with Fowler’s vision in mind to bring enthusiastic support to “The People’s Marathon” to the U.S. Marine Corps and to engender goodwill.


MCM Goes GreenIn January, the Marine Corps Marathon (MCM) received Gold certification, the highest level awarded by the Council for Responsible Sport for being socially and environmentally responsible as a world-class running event.

The MCM was recognized for enacting best practices during the 39th MCM held on Oct. 26, 2014. The MCM earned 45 credits to become the largest marathon to earn this distinction among environmentally-conscious sporting events.

According to the Council, the MCM earned credit for both meeting and exceeding standards for Effective Planning and Communications; Procurement of products and supplies and work with partners with environmental focus; Resource Management; Public Access and Equity for all participants and for the MCM’s ongoing efforts toward building a Community Legacy.

“The Marine Corps Marathon was an early adopter of the Council for Responsible Sport standards, an indicator of its status as a principled organization that brings true value to the local and running communities,” according to Shelley Villalobos, certification director, Council for Responsible Sport. “I salute the MCM’s commitment and efforts around waste minimization, reducing barriers to participation and engaging its audience around important social causes,” she said. “From the MCM’s partnership with the Leave No Trace campaign, to its support for a myriad of MCM Charity Partners, the D.C. Metro area is a better place to live, play and run because this event exists.”

This was the MCM’s first gold certification by the Council for Responsible Sport. The MCM was awarded Silver-level certification in 2009 and again in 2011. The Council awards certification every two years.

The 40th MCM is continuing on its path to decrease any impact the event has on the environment. With more than 60 percent of the MCM course located on National Park lands, the MCM continues partnerships with the National Park Service and the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics requesting runners and spectators be considerate while discarding trash -- water cups, plastic bottles, gel packs and clothing items during “The People’s Marathon.” (The MCM is the first marathon to work with these organizations to promote environmental responsibility and respect of public lands).

While more than 30,000 runners, and many more spectators, participate in the 40th MCM and MCM10K, trash containers will be located throughout the MCM start area and along runner corrals positioned on Route 110 in Arlington on event morning. Containers also will be located at every water point and food station along the MCM and MCM10K course and throughout the Finish Festival in Rosslyn, VA.

The MCM and its volunteers and partners -- including the Arlington County Department of Environmental Services -- recycles over 11 tons of trash throughout the event. In addition, six tons of runners’ discarded clothing was picked up from the MCM and MCM10K courses, last year. The clothing was cleaned and then provided to area


shelters with the help of the Rosslyn Business Improvement District, which coordinated clothing pick-up throughout the Finish Festival.

This year, the MCM is also continuing course clean-up efforts with the “Adopt A Mile” program that calls on local volunteer groups to pick up trash and recyclables along the course. The MCM continues to encourage a clean event while sending the messages to

“Stash the Trash” and “Can It” throughout areas of the course.

In addition, the MCM continues to cut down waste with commercial partners like Turbana, to compost discarded banana peels at the Finish Festival, with Relan to re-purpose the finish line banners into tote bags and other items and with Fitful to provide “Mission Accomplished” reusable recovery jackets to MCM and MCM10K runners. These jackets are distributed at runner hospitality instead of Mylar sheets, which are often discarded during marathon events.

The Marine Corps Marathon also encourages runners and spectators to use Metro, to and from the event, and to purchase the SmarTrip card. The card can be used by runners, spectators and volunteers for use on Metrorail and Metrobus.

In addition to the Council for Responsible Sport, the MCM was recognized in 2014 by the Commonwealth’s Virginia Green Program for its “Environmental Commitment” toward recycling, reduction of waste, green signage and for continuing to minimize printed materials and disposable food service products.”


By The Numbers850,000 8-oz. water cups from Walmart

512,370 MCM Finishers since 1976

160,000 Safety pins

120,000 MCM Facebook Friends

50,000 bottles of Wegmans water at Hospitality

46,000 Square feet of tents

30,072 Gallons of on-course water from Walmart

30,000 Fitful boxes

27,000 Bottles of Gatorade

26,000 Clif Shots

25,000 Jelly Belly Sports Beans

24,000 Dunkin’ Donuts Munchkins

16,400 Pounds of ice

11,948 Feet of fencing

5,500 Safety cones

5,000 Oranges from Wegmans

1,900 Volunteers

1,884 Folding chairs

1,200 Tables

792 Port-a-johns

77 MCM Charity Partners

65 Kegs tapped Michelob Ultra Beer Garden in MCM Finish Festival

58 Countries represented

45 UPS Trucks

30 MCM staff members

25 U-Haul Trucks

15 Generators

15 Clocks

14 Light towers

13 Sky Divers

8 MCM Division Commanders

2 Mascots (Miles and Molly)

2 Howitzers

1 Race Director


MCM U.S. ParticipationThe 2015 Marine Corps Marathon includes runners registered from these states, territories and deployments:

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M 4

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M 4

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446

M 3

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22

M 1

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18

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M 5

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57

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164

M 3

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25

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28

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M 4

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M 4

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19

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61

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28

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M 3

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282

M 1

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163

M 8

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586

M 2

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M 4

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M 6

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578

M 1

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106

M 7

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78

M 2

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28

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44

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M 1

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139

M 2

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M 6

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M 5

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516

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MCM International ParticipationThe 2015 Marine Corps Marathon includes runners registered from these nations and territories:

Country M F Total Country M F Total

Argentina 1 1 2

Aruba 4 0 4

Australia 21 7 28

Austria 3 2 5

Belgium 3 1 4

Bermuda 2 0 2

Brazil 7 2 9

Brunei Draussalam 4 0 4

Canada 120 105 225

Cape Verde 1 0 1

Cayman Islands 2 1 3

Chile 5 0 5

China 27 11 38

Colombia 16 5 21

Costa Rica 53 45 98

Cote D’Ivoire 2 0 2

Czech Republic 2 0 2

Denmark 30 10 40

Dominican Republic 12 6 18

Ecuador 9 2 11

El Salvador 6 2 8

Finland 3 0 3

France 35 10 45

Georgia 4 0 4

Germany 26 8 34

Guatemala 17 5 22

Hong Kong 4 1 5

India 2 0 2

Ireland 3 1 4

Italy 5 1 6

Japan 3 2 5

Latvia 1 0 1

Luxembourg 0 1 1

Malaysia 1 1 2

Mexico 187 93 280

Monaco 0 1 1

Morocco 1 0 1

Netherlands 17 1 18

New Zealand 1 1 2

Norway 8 2 10

Panama 2 5 7

Peru 3 1 4

Philippines 1 0 1

Poland 4 0 4

Qatar 0 1 1

Romania 1 0 1

Russian Federation 2 1 3

Singapore 2 2 4

South Africa 5 2 7

Spain 6 2 8

Sweden 3 0 3

Switzerland 5 0 5

Turkey 0 1 1

Ukraine 1 0 1

United Kingdom 81 38 119

United States 15,896 12,938 28,834

Uzbekistan 0 1 0

Venezuela 1 1 2

Virgin Islands (British) 1 0 1

Total 16,662 13,321 29,983


MCM Participant AgesThe 2015 Marine Corps Marathon participant ages include:

Ages M F Total14 8 3 1115 14 3 1716 10 10 2017 24 13 3718 26 11 3719 88 43 13120 113 86 19921 151 122 27322 117 95 21223 144 197 34124 177 280 45725 215 352 56726 245 369 61427 319 435 75428 356 465 82129 384 435 81930 454 476 93031 471 434 90532 453 452 90533 489 470 95934 527 413 94035 501 441 94236 534 412 94637 500 477 97738 532 445 97739 558 476 1,03440 565 503 1,06841 549 464 1,01342 581 407 98843 527 396 92344 558 451 1,00945 532 421 95346 567 355 92247 495 330 82548 443 303 74649 426 266 69250 440 265 70551 374 245 61952 378 237 61553 334 196 53054 333 169 502

Ages M F Total55 262 147 40956 251 131 38257 223 123 34658 175 83 25859 154 82 23660 172 73 24561 133 60 19362 114 41 15563 105 32 13764 92 22 11465 81 19 10066 85 18 10367 73 19 9268 50 13 6369 42 6 4870 36 4 4071 17 9 2672 31 5 3673 13 4 1774 8 3 1175 10 2 1276 4 0 477 9 1 1078 2 0 279 1 1 280 3 0 382 1 0 186 2 0 287 1 0 1Total 16,662 13,321 29,983

Largest age group participants: 40


MCM Military Branch and Service Participants Active Former Reserve Retired TotalForeign 171 39 32 28 270U.S. Army 693 635 266 275 1,869U.S. Air Force 445 278 187 183 1,093U.S. Coast Guard 115 27 18 16 176U.S. Marine Corps 1,361 1,500 285 392 3,538U.S. Navy 904 481 230 226 1,841U.S. National Guard 36 50 53 13 152U.S. Public Health Service 20 6 0 4 30Total 3,745 3,016 1,071 1,137 8,969

MCM Wheeled Participants M F TotalHand Cycle 62 9 71Wheelchair 3 1 4Total 65 10 75

Runners participating in their first Marathon at the 2015 Marine Corps MarathonMen Women Total4,112 3,755 7,867

Runners participating in their first Marine Corps Marathon in 2015Men Women Total9,575 8,720 18,295

MCM Runners Club Participants in 2015Men Women Total1,296 508 1,804

*The MCM Runners Club includes those who have completed at least five Marine Corps Marathons.

500,000th FinisherThe 39th Marine Corps Marathon on Oct. 26, 2014 welcomed the 500,000th finisher to the Marine Corps War Memorial. Joshua Moscow, 23, a native of Lexington, KY, became the 7,320th runner to cross the finish line that day, capturing the MCM’s half–million mark for total finishers since the MCM began in 1976. Moscow, a Capitol Hill staffer, accomplished that milestone for the MCM while completing the 26.2 mile course in 4:31:34. The MCM reached the 100,000 finisher mark in 1990 and topped 200K in 1998. Within six more years, 300,000 finishers completed the MCM. In 2009, the 400,000th finisher completed the MCM.


MCM10K U.S. ParticipationThe 2015 MCM10K includes runners registered from these states and territories:

State M F Total State M F Total

AK 3 3 6 MT 0 0 0

AL 11 17 28 NC 86 137 223

AR 2 8 10 ND 1 1 2

AZ 7 16 23 NE 4 3 7

CA 81 85 166 NH 18 22 40

CO 6 34 40 NJ 79 111 190

CT 42 55 97 NM 3 3 6

DE 10 19 29 NV 2 2 4

FL 76 125 201 NY 99 185 284

GA 35 49 84 OH 63 82 145

HI 3 5 8 OK 10 16 26

IA 1 8 9 OR 0 3 3

ID 1 2 3 PA 154 212 366

IL 24 53 77 RI 1 9 10

IN 13 19 32 SC 19 29 48

KS 2 6 8 SD 0 1 1

KY 12 15 27 TN 16 18 34

LA 11 12 23 TX 61 84 145

MA 45 92 137 UT 3 11 14

MD 626 1,251 1,877 VA 1,378 2,349 3,727

ME 6 8 14 VT 4 7 11

MI 20 21 41 WA 13 24 37

MN 11 16 27 WI 11 12 23

MO 3 16 19 WV 14 24 38

MS 2 3 5 WY 0 0 0

Territory M F TotalDistrict of Columbia 343 668 1,011Guam 0 1 1Puerto Rico 1 1 2Virgin Islands 0 2 2Armed Forces AE 0 3 3Armed Forces AP 2 1 3


MCM10K International ParticipationThe 2015 MCM10K includes runners registered from these nations and territories:

Country M F Total

Argentina 1 0 1

Australia 2 2 4

Belgium 1 0 1

Brazil 1 2 3

Canada 8 23 31

Chile 4 1 5

China 9 7 16

Colombia 0 1 1

Costa Rica 1 5 6

Czech Republic 1 1 2

Denmark 1 0 1

Ecuador 1 0 1

El Salvador 1 1 2

France 3 5 8

Germany 2 1 3

Guatemala 1 2 3

Iceland 1 0 1

Japan 6 0 6

Lithuania 1 0 1

Malaysia 0 1 1

Mexico 6 17 23

New Zealand 1 0 1

Norway 0 2 2

Poland 0 1 1

Spain 1 0 1

Sweden 1 0 1

United Kingdom 5 4 9

United States 3,438 5,959 9,397

Total 3,497 6,035 9,532


MCM10K Participant AgesThe 2015 MCM10K participant ages, based on age award categories, include:

Age M F Total

14 & Under 79 55 134

15-19 123 114 237

20-24 170 410 580

25-29 397 1,022 1,419

30-34 577 1,033 1,610

35-39 493 859 1,352

40-44 424 792 1,216

45-49 332 621 953

50-54 312 529 841

55-59 257 324 581

60-64 172 173 345

65-69 100 76 176

70-74 37 17 54

75-79 12 5 17

80+ 12 5 17

Total 3,497 6,035 9,532

MCM10K Military Branch and Service Participants Active Former Reserve Retired TotalForeign 15 4 0 5 24Army 97 131 40 61 329U.S. Air Force 107 89 29 72 297U.S. Coast Guard 20 13 3 2 38U.S. Marine Corps 315 278 25 87 705U.S. Navy 105 90 27 73 295U.S. National Guard 5 10 7 2 24U.S. Public Health Service 9 4 0 0 13Total 673 619 131 302 1,725


MCM ParticipationYear M F Total

1976 994 24 1,018

1977 2,279 87 2,366

1978 4,462 238 4,700

1979 5,090 393 5,483

1980 5,915 349 6,264

1981 6,312 244 6,556

1982 7,513 1,003 8,516

1983 7,285 1,032 8,317

1984 7,441 1,163 8,604

1985 6,640 1,179 7,819

1986 6,719 1,194 7,913

1987 7,505 1,304 8,809

1988 7,504 1,494 8,998

1989 8,430 1,654 10,084

1990 8,821 2,085 10,906

1991 9,224 2,064 11,288

1992 9,078 2,184 11,262

1993 9,570 2,460 12,030

1994 9,795 2,880 12,675

1995 10,902 3,716 14,618

Year M F Total

1996 10,950 4,269 15,219

1997 9,655 4,355 14,010

1998 8,365 4,784 13,149

1999 8,712 5,656 14,368

2000 10,376 6,672 17,048

2001 8,567 5,774 14,341

2002 8,624 5,434 14,058

2003 9,758 6,210 15,968

2004 9,699 6,700 16,399

2005 11,159 7,682 18,841

2006 12,783 8,129 20,912

2007 12,574 8,052 20,626

2008 11,091 7,145 18,236

2009 12,977 8,433 21,410

2010 13,248 8,699 21,947

2011 12,427 8,596 21,023

2012 13,525 9,994 23,519

2013 13,484 9,896 23,380

2014 11,106 8,584 19,690

Total finishers through 2014: 350,559 161,811 512,370


Chronology of Marine Corps Marathon WinnersBold indicates overall or masters course records

Open CompetitionYear Men1976 2:21:14 Kenneth Moore, Eugene, OR1977 2:19:36 Kevin McDonald, Greenville, SC1978 2:18:07 Scott Eden, Richmond, VA1979 2:19:35 Phil Camp, Pensacola, FL1980 2:18:38 Michael E. Hurd, Great Britain1981 2:16:31 Dean Matthews, Atlanta, GA1982 2:21:29 Jeff Smith, Cumberland, MD1983 2:17:46 Farley Simon (Gunnery Sgt. USMC), Aiea, HI1984 2:19:40 Brad Ingram, Mansfield, OH1985 2:19:16 Thomas Bernard, Hayes, VA1986 2:23:13 Brad Ingram, Mansfield, OH1987 2:14:01 Jeff Scuffins, Hagerstown, MD1988 2:21:59 Jim Hage, Lanham, MD1989 2:20:23 Jim Hage, Lanham, MD1990 2:21:32 Matthew Waight, New Britain, PA

1991 2:17:54 Carlos Rivas, Mexico City, Mexico1992 2:24:09 Rene Guerrero, Mexico City, Mexico1993 2:23:56 Dominique Bariod, Morez, France1994 2:22:51 Graciano Gonzales, Mexico City, Mexico1995 2:16:34 Darrell General, Mitchellville, MD1996 2:15:09 Isaac Garcia (Petty Officer), Cipreses, Mexico1997 2:18:21 Darrell General, Mitchellville, MD1998 2:25:31 Weldon Johnson, Washington, DC1999 2:23:27 Mark Croasdale (Cpl. British Navy), Chivenor, UK2000 2:25:50 Richard Cochrane, Harpswell, ME2001 2:28:28 Farley Simon (Gunnery Sgt. USMC) Aiea, HI2002 2:25:01 Christopher Juarez (Capt. USAF), Las Vegas, NV2003 2:25:07 Peter Sherry, Great Falls, VA2004 2:25:35 Retta Feyissa, Bronx, NY2005 2:22:18 Rubén García Gómez, (3rd Class Petty Officer, Mexican Navy)2006 2:21:20 Rubén García Gómez2007 2:22:20 Tamrat Ayalew, Atlanta, GA2008 2:22:44 Andrew Dumm (USAF), Arlington, VA2009 2:21:47 John Mentzer, (Lt. Cmdr. USN) Kittery, ME2010 2:23:30 Jacob Bradosky, (2nd Lt. USAF) Centerville, OH2011 2:19:16 Charles Ware (1st Lt. USA) Wheeling, IL2012 2:20:20 Augustus Maiyo (Spc. USA) Colorado Springs, CO2013 2:21:32 Girma Bedada, Columbia, GA2014 2:22:12 Samuel Kosgei, (Spc. USA) Junction City, KS

Women 2:56:33 Susan Mallery, Columbus, OH 2:54:04 Susan Mallery, Columbus, OH 3:01:34 Jane Killion, New York, NY 2:58:14 Joanna Martin (1st Lt. USMC), Quantico, VA 2:41:54 Jan Yerkes, Buckingham, PA 2:50:33 Cynthia Lorenzoni, Charlottesville, VA 2:44:51 Cynthia Lorenzoni, Charlottesville, VA 2:45:55 Susan Carden, Stroudsburg, PA 2:43:20 Pamela Briscoe, Chevy Chase, MD 2:44:42 Natalie Updegrove, Richmond, VA 2:42:59 Kathy Champagne, Plattsburg, NY 2:44:36 Mary Robertson, Richmond, VA 2:51:26 Lori Lawson, Philadelphia, PA 2:45:16 Laura DeWald, Grand Rapids, MI 2:37:00 Olga Markova (Sgt. Russian Army), Lenningrad, USSR 2:44:27 Amy Kattwinkel, Charlotte, NC 2:47:58 Judy Mercon, Clearwater, FL 2:48:41 Holly Ebert, Provo, UT 2:39:34 Susan Malloy, Charlottesville, VA 2:49:21 Claudia Kusan, Williamsburg, VA 2:48:34 Emma Cabrera, Cipreses, Mexico 2:53:42 Donna Moore, Kensington, MD 2:49:07 Kimberly Markland, San Antonio, TX 2:51:53 Donna Moore, Silver Spring, MD 2:47:52 Elizabeth Ruel, Laval, Quebec, Canada 2:48:13 Lori Stitch-Zimmerman, Beaverton, OR 2:57:27 Elizabeth Scanlon, Alexandria, VA 2:37:59 Heather Hanscom, Alexandria, VA 2:48:31 Mary-Kate Bailey, (Capt. USMC) Arlington, VA 2:47:10 Susannah Kvasnicka, Great Falls, VA

3:00:22 Laura Thompson, Boise, ID 2:51:14 Kristen Henehan, Silver Spring, MD 2:48:55 Cate Fenster, Wooster, OH 2:49:48 Muliye Gurmu, Ethiopia 2:39:19 Janet Cherobon, Rome, GA 2:45:28 Tezata Dengersa, Ellicot City, MD 2:42:03 Hirut Guanqul, Ellicott City, MD 2:42:16 Kelly Calway, (Capt. USA) Manitou Springs, CO 2:51:48 Meghan Curran, (Capt. USA) Moorestown, NJ


MCM Records

Marine Corps Marathon Record

1987 Men: Jeff Scuffins, U.S. 2:14:01 1990 Women: Olga Markova, Russia 2:37:00

U.S. Marathon Record

2011 Men: Ryan Hall, U.S. 2:04:58 2006 Women: Deena Kastor, U.S. 2:19:36

World Marathon Record

2013 Men: Dennis Kimetto, Kenya 2:02:57 2003 Women: Paula Radcliffe, Great Britain 2:15:25

Fastest Historical MCM Times

Men Women

Year Name Time Year Name Time1987 Jeff Scuffins 2:14:01 1990 Olga Markova 2:37:001996 Issaac Garcia 2:15:09 2003 Heather Hanscom 2:37:591995 Dean Matthews 2:16:31 2010 Janet Cherobon 2:39:191981 Darrell General 2:16:34 1994 Susan Malloy 2:39:341983 Farley Simon 2:17:46 1980 Jan Yerkes 2:41:541991 Carlos Rivas 2:17:54 2012 Hirut Guangul 2:42:031978 Scott Eden 2:18:07 2013 Kelly Calway 2:42:161997 Darrell General 2:18:21 1986 Kathy Champagne 2:42:591980 Michael Hurd 2:18:38 1984 Pamela Briscoe 2:43:201985 Thomas Bernard 2:19:16 1991 Amy Kattwinkel 2:44:272011 Charles Ware 2:19:16 1987 Mary Robertson 2:44:34

Closest MCM Finishes

Men Year First Place Second Place Time Difference2005 Rubén García, 2:22:18 Carl Rundell, 2:22:26 00:00:082010 Jacob Bradosky, 2:23:30 Ronald Kurui, 2:23:41 00:00:111988 Jim Hage, 2:21:59 Brad Ingram, 2:22:18 00:00:19

Women Year First Place Second Place Time Difference2008 Cate Fenster, 2:48:55 Lindsay Wilkins, 2:49:06 00:00:111988 Lori Lawson, 2:51:26 Ann Weiner, 2:51:44 00:00:182007 Kristen Henehan, 2:51:14 Lisa Thomas, 2:51:40 00:00:26


MCM Age Category Record Holders — MenAge Category Name Age Year City/State Time14–19 Marshall Fortenberry 19 1977 Celburne, TX 2:25:55 Kyle Stanton 19 2010 Columbia, MD 2:35:02 Jordan Tropf 19 2011 Annapolis, MD 2:37:1520–24 Darrell General 21 1987 Temple Hill, MD 2:19:08 William Albers 23 1979 Fairfax, VA 2:20:14 Kevin McCarey 24 1978 Villanova, PA 2:21:5425–29 Jeff Scuffins 25 1987 Hagerstown, MD 2:14:01 Issac Garcia 28 1996 Mexico 2:15:09 Dean Matthews 26 1981 Mansfield, MD 2:16:3130–34 Hank Pfeifle 30 1981 Kennebunkport, ME 2:17:52 Darrell General 31 1997 Mitchelleville, MD 2:18:21 Michael Hurd 34 1980 Suffolk, England 2:18:3835–39 Thomas Bernard 37 1985 Hayes, VA 2:19:16 Thomas Bernard 36 1984 Hayes, VA 2:20:45 Barry Heath 36 1983 Marshall Dorset, GB 2:20:4640–44 Bill Hall 41 1981 Durham, NC 2:24:36 Farley Simon 40 1995 San Diego, CA 2:25:25 Michael Wardian 40 2014 Arlington, VA 2:25:4245–49 Farley Simon 46 2001 Honolulu, HI 2:28:38 Bill Fuller 46 1985 Livonia, NY 2:31:51 Steve Payne 46 2002 Stunnington, England 2:33:3550–54 Norm Green Jr. 53 1985 Wayne, PA 2:31:20 John Dugdale 50 1984 Ridgefield, CT 2:38:21 Al Rich 54 2004 Dorchester, England 2:38:5655–59 Phillip Gross 56 1983 Birmingham, AL 2:42:31 Phillip Gross 57 1984 Birmingham, AL 2:45:05 Oleg Morozov 59 1993 Gladstone, MO 2:48:1160–64 Francis Demarco 62 1984 South Windsor, CT 2:51:17 Philip Watson 60 1991 Simsburg, CT 2:53:26 Ruben Cordon 62 1995 New York, NY 2:53:4265–69 Tom Newman 67 1979 Raleigh, NC 2:53:07 Anthony Napoli 66 1986 Buffalo, NY 3:05:55 Ben Webster 67 2000 Washington, DC 3:07:5970–74 Anthony Napoli 73 1993 Buffalo, NY 3:30:56 Chris Jermyn 71 2012 Ottawa, Canada 3:32:56 Ed Benham 74 1981 Ocean City, MD 3:37:0775–79 Ed Benham 76 1983 Ocean City, MD 3:34:42 Ed Benham 78 1985 Ocean City, MD 3:42:57 Karl Hackbarth 77 1993 Montclair, VA 3:55:2380–84 Michael Pettes 82 2001 Durham, NC 4:16:43 Walt Washburn 80 2002 Vienna, VA 4:36:14 Clifford Riordan 80 1994 Gainesville, FL 4:59:0385–99 David Newman 89 2001 Boston, MA 3:56:11


MCM Age Category Record Holders — WomenAge Category Name Age Year City/State Time14–19 Janine Franko 19 1984 Bloomburg, PA 3:06:08 Donna Anderson 19 1978 Pittsburgh, PA 3:10:38 Tina Valverde 18 1979 Washington, DC 3:13:4720–24 Olga Markova 22 1990 Lennigrad, Russia 2:37:00 Jan Yerkes 23 1980 Buckingham, PA 2:41:54 Hirut Guangal 20 2012 Ellicott City, MD 2:42:0325–29 Heather Hanscom 25 2003 Alexandria, VA 2:37:59 Susan Malloy 29 1994 Charlottesville, VA 2:39:34 Kelly Calway 29 2013 Manitou Springs, CO 2:42:1630–34 Janet Cherobon 32 2010 Rome, GA 2:39:19 Laura DeWald 32 1989 Grand Rapids, MI 2:45:16 Tezata Dengersa 30 2011 Ellicott City, MD 2:45:2835–39 Suzanne Ray 38 1990 Anchorage, AK 2:44:48 Cate Fenster 37 2008 Bethesda, MD 2:48:55 Sandra Mewett 35 1984 Tuckerstown, Bermuda 2:49:1140–44 Jaymee Marty 41 2009 Sacramento, CA 2:50:15 Perry Shoemaker 41 2012 Vienna, VA 2:52:22 Rose Malloy 43 1991 Annapolis, MD 2:55:1345–49 Diane Palmason 45 1983 Ottawa, Ontario 2:50:51 Martha Merz 45 2007 Annandale, VA 2:56:46 Cheryl Collins-Gatons 47 2014 Greensburg, PA 2:59:5050–54 Rosemary Salak 53 2008 Alexandria, VA 2:42:32 Martha Merz 51 2013 Annandale, VA 3:11:22 Annette Hallett 50 2001 Bermuda 3:12:44 55–59 Deedee Loughran 55 2013 Reston, VA 3:09:33 Jackie Clark 55 2013 Tahoma, CA 3:14:48 Wen-Shi Yu 59 1993 Kew Gardens, NY 3:24:1460–64 Mary Wilson 63 1993 St. Charles, MO 3:18:20 Doris Dean 64 1994 Shrewsbury, NJ 3:22:59 Doris Dean 61 1992 Shrewsbury, NJ 3:25:1965–69 Patti Hecht 66 1993 Columbia, MD 3:46:15 Celeste Layne 65 2012 Arlington, VA 3:51:03 Alice Franks 66 2014 Rockville, MD 3:53:4670–74 Gwen McFarlan 71 2005 Richmond, VA 4:09:09 Monica Gardner 72 1992 Herndon, VA 4:23:14 Mary Ellen Loncto 72 2014 Ridgefield, CT 4:34:5475–79 Yukie Mochida 77 2006 5:27:40 Margaret Hagerty 75 1998 Concord, NC 5:44:24 Ann Nelson 77 2012 Fairway, KS 5:44:5680–84 Dionetta Bickley 81 1995 College Park, MD 6:30:00 Flor Irlandez 80 2012 Portland, OR 6:33:51 Annaliese Monniere 82 2009 Pleasant Valley, CT 6:39:47 85–99 Ruth Rothfarb 86 1986 Cambridge, MA 5:40:51


Competitions

Masters CompetitionYear Men1976 2:28:28 Glynn Wood, 42, Washington, DC1977 2:32:20 Rusty Lamade, 40, Norfolk, VA1978 2:32:17 Rusty Lamade, 41, Norfolk, VA1979 2:33:01 Charlie Ross, 41, Waldorf, MD1980 2:33:06 Richard Jambrosky, 44, Reston, VA1981 2:24:36 Bill Hall, 41, Durham, NC1982 2:30:22 Don David, 40, Woodbridge, VA1983 2:25:49 Bill Hall, 43, Durham, NC1984 2:36:48 Mel Williams, 46, Virginia Beach, VA1985 2:31:20 Norm Greem, Jr., 53, Wayne, PA1986 2:29:14 Lucius Anderson, 40, Silver Spring, MD1987 2:31:19 Rick Thompson, 40, Virginia Beach, VA1988 2:39:27 Don Rich, 43, Mechanicsville, MD1989 2:28:25 Phil Camp, 42, FPO, NY1990 2:32:28 Lucius Anderson, 44, Silver Spring, MD1991 2:34:02 Alvin Rich, 41, Dorchester, UK1992 2:34:55 Alvin Rich, 42, Dorchester, UK1993 2:34:32 Michael Zeigle, 42, Sun Prairie, WI1994 2:30:28 Huitzil Austin, 40, Mexico City, MX1995 2:25:25 Farley Simon (USMC Ret.) 40, San Diego, CA1996 2:33:35 Pete Kaplan, 40, Charlotte, NC1997 2:34:32 Steven Ward, 42, Reston, VA1998 2:35:33 Francisco Lugo, 40, Los Cipreses, MX1999 2:31:10 Francisco Lugo, 41, Los Cipreses, MX2000 2:31:53 Steve Payne, 44, Plymouth, UK2001 2:28:28 Farley Simon (USMC Ret.) 46, Aiea, HI2002 2:33:35 Steve Payne, 46, Plymouth, UK2003 2:34:18 Dai Roberts, 42, Plymouth, UK2004 2:35:56 Francisco Lugo, 46, Los Cipreses, MX2005 2:30:39 Dauvio Roberts, 43, Seymour Plains, UK2006 2:32:45 Mark Cucuzella, 40, Shepherdstown, WV2007 2:36:39 Greg Menegat, 40, Oak Park, CA2008 2:34:48 Mark Cucuzzella, 42, Shepherdstown, WV2009 2:41:49 Alex Hetherington, 42, Oceanside, CA2010 2:36:23 Ivan Bressanelli, 41, Sellero, Bosnia2011 2:34:34 Liam Collins, Cortland Manor, NY2012 2:32:38 Ruben Garcia Gomez, 41, Mexico City, MX2013 2:34:23 Ruben Garcia Gomez, 42, Mexico City, MX2014 2:22:12 Michael Wardian, 40, Arlington, VA

Women4:26:19 Ali Fatima, 433:01:58 Trudy Rapp, 40, Alexandria, VA3:24:33 Sue Medaglia, 43, Bronx, NY2:58:53 Trudy Rapp, 42, Alexandria, VA2:53:17 Trudy Rapp, 43, Alexandria, VA2:58:05 Trudy Rapp, 44, Alexandria, VA3:07:51 Lolita Bache, 40, Annandale, VA2:50:51 Diane Palmason, 45, Ottowa, Ontario3:18:31 Jean Belton, 42, Winston-Salem, NC3:18:57 Marcia Collins, 40, Rockaway, NJ3:07:47 Georgia Gustafson, 40, Anchorage, AK3:02:42 Charlene Groet, 40, Demotte, IN3:02:54 Patricia O’Brien, 40, Severna Park, MD3:03:45 Rose Malloy, 41, Annapolis, MD2:58:11 Rose Malloy, 42, Annapolis, MD2:55:13 Rose Malloy, 43, Annapolis, MD2:56:42 Rose Malloy, 44, Annapolis, MD3:01:45 Sandra Jensen, 43, Milwaukee, WI3:13:56 Eileen Telford, 42, Aiken, SC3:00:26 Lorraine Provost, 44, Springfield, IL

3:04:44 Barbara Bellows, 42, Ithaca, NY3:20:15 Linda Russo, 40, Flushing, NY2:55:18 Patti Shull, 40, Ashburn, VA3:11:25 Deborah Barnett, 40, Columbia, MD3:09:46 Leslie Rideout, 40, Malden, MA3:05:58 Sherry Thompson, 41, Harrisburg, NC3:00:53 Jacqueline Chen, 40, APO, AE3:04:17 Janice Flynn, 44, Redding, CT3:05:47 Eleanor Stewart-Garbrech, 42, Jacksonville, FL3:10:07 Alisa Harvey, 40, Manassas, VA3:06:34 Becky Backstrom, 49, Sammamish, WV2:56:46 Martha Merz, 45, Annandale, VA2:57:04 Jaymee Marty, 41, Sacramento, CA2:49:48 Jaymee Marty, 42, Sacramento, CA3:05:35 Samantha Cole, 42, Arlington, VA3:05:56 Suzanne Himes, 42, Alexandria, VA2:52:22 Perry Shoemaker, 41, Vienna, VA3:02:01 Brenda Schrank, 41, Winchester, VA2:59:20 Kristina Brendzel, 40, Tampa, FL


Wheelchair and Hand Cycle CompetitionMen1979 2:25:00 Bob Hall, Belmont, MA1980 n/a Ken Archer, Bowie, MD1981 2:44:16 Ken Archer, Bowie, MD1982 2:21:11 Ken Archer, Bowie, MD1983 2:20:36 Ken Archer, Bowie, MD1984 2:23:04 Wannie Cook, Richmond, VA1985 2:15:30 Ken Archer, Bowie, MD1986 2:10:01 Ken Archer, Bowie, MD1987 2:40:02 Ken Archer, Bowie, MD1988 2:13:48 Ken Archer, Bowie, MD1989 1:54:23 Ken Carnes, Morningside, MD1990 1:40:22 Ken Carnes, Morningside, MD1991 2:02:58 Steve Lietz, Salisbury, MD1992 1:48:56 Ken Carnes, Morningside, MD1993 1:49:12 Ken Archer, Bowie, MD1994 1:53:31 Ken Archer, Bowie, MD1995 1:48:41 Ken Carnes, Morningside, MD1996 1:55:32 Carlos Moleda, Falls Church, VA1997 1:58:49 Michael Postell, Dunwoody, GA1998 1:58:18 Jason Fowler, Boston, MA1999 1:59:57 Kenneth Carnes, Snellville, GA2000 1:46:48 Kamel Ayari, Huntington, NY2001 1:58:17 Kamel Ayari, New Rochelle, NY2002 3:17:10 Vincent Orlando, Debary, FL2003 2:19:53 David Lowell, Somerville, NJ2004 2:33:58 C. David Swaim, Wake Forest, NC2005 2:18:04 C. David Swaim, Wake Forest, NC2006 2:11:59 Grant Berthiaume, Tucson, AZ2007 2:05:53 David Swope, New Windsor, MD2008 2:20:28 David Swope, New Windsor, MD2009 1:53:03 David Swope, New Windsor, MD2010 2:07:25 David Swope, New Windsor, MD2011 1:28:41 Scot Seiss, Rocky Ridge, MD2012 1:23:18 Leonardo Varon, Spain2013 1:16:27 Alfredo Delossantos, Hopewell Junction, NY2014 1:11:29 Tom Davis, New York, NY

Women1977 4:44:48 Cindy Patton, Boston, MA1988 3:12:08 Rose Winand, PA1989 3:24:59 Leah Hann, Edinboro, PA1990 2:33:57 Diana McClure, WV1991 2:41:33 Brenda Smith, Rockville, MD1994 2:16:25 Rose Winand, Boston, MA1995 2:45:35 Susan Katz, N. Potomac, MD1996 2:21:09 Julia Wallace, Roswell, GA1997 2:21:00 Julie Wallace, Roswell, GA1998 3:08:16 Holly Koester, Cleveland, OH1999 3:21:52 Holly Koester, Walton Hill, OH2000 3:40:04 Holly Koester, Cleveland, OH2001 No Wheelchair Finishers2002 3:06:32 Holly Koester, Cleveland, OH2003 3:11:16 Holly Koester, Cleveland, OH2004 No Wheelchair Finishers2005 4:06:12 Holly Koester, Cleveland, OH2006 4:11:32 Leah Mullen, Timonium, MD2007 3:09:46 Jacqui Kapinowski, Point Pleasant, NJ2008 3:42:55 Holly Koester, Cleveland, OH2009 3:51:39 Holly Koester, Cleveland, OH2010 2:38:18 Holly Koester, Cleveland, OH2011 2:13:52 Erica Davis, Carlsbad, CA2012 1:52:18 Carrie Finale, Pacifica, CA2013 2:02:43 Carrie Finale, Navarre, FL2014 1:49:26 Carrie Finale, Navarre, FL


Armed Forces CompetitionIn association with the Armed Forces Sports Council, the MCM annually hosts the Armed Forces Marathon Competition. Military runners representing each Armed Forces branch arrive to the MCM from around the world to compete in this prestigious and good-natured rivalry. The Armed Forces Sports Program promotes the athleticism and dedication of military service personnel through participation in national and international sports competitions. The winning Armed Forces team is determined by the combined time of the top four male finish times and the combined time of the top two female finish times. The Armed Forces Competition has included men’s teams since 1998. In 2005, military women were included with the men in combined Armed Forces Competition. Starting in 2006, separate teams were formed for Armed Forces women.

2014 Men’s Teams (Cumulative TImes) 2014 Women’s Teams (Cumulative Times)U.S. Army Team 9:58:27 U.S. Army Team 6:01:06 U.S. Air Force Team 10:48:42 U.S. Air Force Team 6:22:29 U.S. Navy Team 10:42:32 U.S. Navy Team 5:54:38 U.S. Marine Corps Team 11:07:16 U.S. Marine Corps Team 6:13:15

Armed Forces Competition Winners

Men Women1998 Air Force 2006 Air Force1999 Marine Corps 2007 Air Force2000 Air Force 2008 Navy2001 Army 2009 Air Force2002 Air Force 2010 Navy2003 Air Force 2011 Air Force2004 Marine Corps 2012 Air Force2005 Army 2013 Army2006 Air Force 2014 Navy2007 Air Force2008 Navy2009 Air Force2010 Air Force2011 Army2012 Army2013 Army2014 Army


Challenge Cup CompetitionAnnually, members of the Royal Navy and Royal Marines travel thousands of miles to compete against the U.S. Marine Corps All-Marine team in the Challenge Cup Competition. The winner is determined by the combined time of the top three male finish times from both the U.S. and the British teams. The winning men’s team receives the Challenge Cup trophy, an 1897 Victorian silver cup, originally belonging to the H.M.S. Victory. Cumulative results are below.

2014 Results Men Women United States Marine Corps Team-8:14:32 United States Marine Corps Team-6:13:15 Royal Navy/Royal Marines Team-7:59:00 Royal Navy/Royal Marines Team-6:48:17

Male Winners1978 United States Marine Corps1979 United States Marine Corps1980 Royal Navy/Royal Marines1981 United States Marine Corps1982 United States Marine Corps1983 United States Marine Corps1984 Royal Navy/Royal Marines1985 Royal Navy/Royal Marines1986 Royal Navy/Royal Marines1987 Royal Navy/Royal Marines1988 Royal Navy/Royal Marines1989 United States Marine Corps1990 Royal Navy/Royal Marines1991 Royal Navy/Royal Marines1992 Royal Navy/Royal Marines1993 Royal Navy/Royal Marines1994 Royal Navy/Royal Marines1995 United States Marine Corps1996 Royal Navy/Royal Marines

1997 United States Marine Corps1998 Royal Navy/Royal Marines1999 Royal Navy/Royal Marines2000 Royal Navy/Royal Marines2001 Royal Navy/Royal Marines2002 Royal Navy/Royal Marines2003 Royal Navy/Royal Marines2004 CO-ED-Royal Navy/Royal Marines2005 CO-ED-Royal Navy/Royal Marines2006 Royal Navy/Royal Marines2007 United States Marine Corps2008 United States Marine Corps2009 Royal Navy/Royal Marines2010 United States Marine Corps2011 United States Marine Corps2012 Royal Navy/ Royal Marines2013 United States Marine Corps 2014 Royal Navy/Royal Marines

Female Winners1998 United States Marine Corps1999 Royal Navy/Royal Marines2000 Royal Navy/Royal Marines2001 Royal Navy/Royal Marines2002 United States Marine Corps2003 United States Marine Corps2006 United States Marine Corps2007 United States Marine Corps2008 No Female Competition2009 United States Marine Corps

2010 United States Marine Corps2011 United States Marine Corps2012 Royal Navy/ Royal Marines2013 No Female Competition2014 Unites States Marine Corps


2014 World’s Largest Marathons (finishers):1. ING New York City, NY 50,3862. Bank of America Chicago, IL 40,5953. Paris, FRA 38,5754. Virgin London, GBR 35,8785. Tokyo, JPN 34,0976. Boston Marathon, MA 31,9327. Berlin, GER 28,9848. Osaka, JPN 28,0769. Honolulu, HI 21,81410. ASICS LA, CA 21,50811. Naha, JPN 20,027

12. Marine Corps Marathon, DC 19,690Source: “Running USA”

2014 U.S. Largest Marathons (finishers):1. ING New York City, NY 50,3862. Bank of America Chicago, IL 40,5953. Boston Marathon, MA 31,9324. Honolulu, HI 21,8145. ASICS LA, CA 21,5086. Marine Corps Marathon, DC 19,6907. Walt Disney World, FL 19,2018. Philadelphia, PA 10,3589. Medtronic Twin Cities, MN 8,84210. Chevron Houston, TX 7,04711. San Fancisco, CA 6,613

12. Portland, OR 6,413Source: “Running USA”

Marine Corps Marathon Ranking Over the Years:Year U.S. World Year U.S. World1998 6 9 2007 4 81999 5 8 2008 5 102000 5 8 2009 5 82001 6 10 2010 5 92002 7 13 2011 4 92003 7 11 2012 3 82004 7 11 2013 3 82005 5 8 2014 6 122006 4 7 Source: “Running USA”


MCM10K ParticipationYear M F Total

2006 1,081 1,623 2,704

2007 2,695 1,017 3,712

2008 1,408 2,226 3,634

2009 2,119 3,361 5,480

2010 2,871 4,522 7,393

2011 2,731 4,197 6,928

2012 2,521 4,223 6,744

2013 2,842 4,751 7,593

2014 2,824 4,821 7,645Total finishers through 2014: 21,092 30,741 51,833

Chronology of MCM10K WinnersYear Men

2006 00:34:05 Brian Baillie, Washington, DC

2007 00:33:06 Capt. Sean Barrett, USMC, Quantico, VA

2008 00:33:24 Capt. Sean Barrett, USMC, Emerald Isle, NC

2009 00:32:54 Wyatt Boyd, Washington, D.C.

2010 00:33:41 Mark Pepple, Gainesville, FL

2011 00:30:37 Reuben Mwei, Acworth, GA 2012 00:46:34 Glenn Collins, Novi, MI

2013 00:33:20 Stephen Gendron, Lowell, MA

2014 00:32:40 Mynor Lopez, Falls Church, VA

Year Women

2006 00:38:34 Alisa Harvey, Manassas, VA

2007 00:37:12 Alisa Harvey, Manassas, VA

2008 00:37:52 Capt. Justine Whipple, USMC, Quantico, VA

2009 00:39:20 Kim Magee, Bloomington, MN

2010 00:34:43 Alemtsehey Misganaw, Ellicott City, MD2011 00:36:30 Lt. Amanda Rice, USN, North Bethesda, MD

2012 00:47:31 Susanna Sullivan, Falls Church, VA

2013 00:35:54 Susanna Sullivan, Falls Church, VA2014 00:37:59 Sarah Bishop, Gilroy, CA


MCM10K RecordsClosest MCM10K Finishes

Men Year First Place Second Place Time Difference2007 Sean Barrett, 00:33:06 Bradley Smith, 00:33:09 00:00:032009 Wyatt Boyd, 00:32:54 James Smith, 00:32:58 00:00:042010 Mark Pepple, 00:33:41 Wyatt Boyd, 00:33:47 00:00:06

Women

Year First Place Second Place Time Difference2007 Alisha Harvey, 00:37:12 Katie Nowack, 00:37:14 00:00:022009 Kim Mageem 00:39:20 Ashley Brown, 00:39:22 00:00:022006 Alisha Harvey, 00:37:34 Meredith Lambert, 00:38:47 00:00:13

Fastest MCM10K Times

Men Women

Year Name Time Year Name Time

2011 Rueben Mwel 00:30:37 2010 Alemstehey Misganaw 00:34:43

2014 Mynor Lopez 00:32:40 2013 Susanna Sullivan 00:35:54

2011 Brian Dumm 00:32:52 2011 Amanda Rice 00:36:30

2009 Wyatt Boyd 00:32:54 2007 Alisa Harvey 00:37:12

2009 James Smith 00:32:58 2007 Katie Nowak 00:37:14

2007 Sean Barrett 00:33:06 2008 Justine Whipple 00:37:53

2007 Bradley Smith 00:33:09 2014 Sarah Bishop 00:37:59

2009 Mathew Bierlein 00:33:09 2007 Ashley Mcveigh 00:38:10

2011 Luke Belford 00:33:13 2013 Laura Garrow 00:38:22

2014 Glen Feller 00:33:16 2006 Alisa Harvey 00:38:34

2013 Stephn Gendron 00:33:20 2007 Kathurine Bloemker 00:38:35


MCM10K Age Category Record Holder-MenAge Category Name Age Year City/State Time14 & Under Luke Smith 14 2008 Cumberland, MD 00:3734 Alexander Izewski 14 2007 Doylsetown, PA 00:37:37 Michael Brannigan 12 2009 East Northport, NY 00:38:3615–19 Liam O’Connor 19 2013 Alexandria, VA 00:34:12 Terrance Bishop 19 2008 Lexington, VA 00:34:39 Alex Paddison 17 2014 Adamstown, MC 00:35:3520–24 Mathew Bierlein 24 2009 Blacksburg, VA 00:33:09 Glen Feller 21 2014 Athens, GA 00:33:16 Sean Barrett 23 2008 Emerald Isle, NC 00:33:2425–29 Reuban Mwei 25 2011 Acworth, GA 00:30:37 Brian Dumm 28 2011 Colorado Springs, CO 00:32:52 Wyatt Boyd 25 2009 Washington, D.C. 00:32:5430–34 Mynor Lopez 31 2014 Falls Church, VA 00:32:40 Jonathan Philips 30 2014 Brooklyn, NY 00:33:38 Mark Pepple 30 2010 Gainesville, FL 0:33:4135–-39 Edi Turco 37 2010 Arlington, VA 00:34:33 Avi Dahan 35 2009 Washington, D.C. 00:34:55 Edi Turco 38 2011 Arlington, VA 00:35:3340–44 Bradley Smith 41 2007 Warrenton, VA 00:33:09 Per Ausberg 40 2008 Uppsala, Sweden 00:34:04 James Migletz 40 2009 Stafford, VA 00:35:2945–49 Ted Poulos 47 2009 McClean, VA 00:36:52 Ted Poulos 46 2008 McClean, VA 00:36:53 Ted Poulos 45 2007 McClean, VA 00:37:1450–54 Steven Levin 50 2013 Reisterstown, MD 00:36:56 Phil Jones 52 2007 Metairie, VA 00:37:08 Norton Compton 52 2006 Fairfax, VA 00:38:4955–59 Maurice Pointer 58 2013 Baltimore, MD 00:38:10 Perry Forrester 57 2009 Topanga, CA 00:38:18 Maurice Pointer 59 2014 Baltimore, MD 00:38:5160–64 Dennis Leary 60 2010 The Woodlands, TX 00:43:39 Geoffrey Vincent 62 2010 Alexandria, VA 00:45:01 William Weigel 61 2011 Franklinville, NY 00:45:1365–69 Stephen Hamilton 68 2014 West Des Moines, IA 00:45:26 Stephen Forman 66 2006 McLean, VA 00:48:03 Geoffrey Vincent 65 2010 Arlington, VA 00:48:5570–74 Malcolm Ohagan 74 2014 Chevy Chase, MD 00:51:39 Ken Quincy 73 2010 Vienna, VA 00:52:30 Jeffrey Davee 70 2013 Oceanside, CA 00:52:5075–79 Ken Quincy 77 2014 Vienna, VA 00:58:47 Thomas Momiyama 77 2008 Silver Springs, MD 00:59:26 Thomas Momiyama 78 2009 Silver Springs, MD 00:59:3580+ Edward Green 80 2011 Washington, D.C. 00:56:25 Thomas Momiyama 80 2011 Silver Springs, MD 01:04:21 Thomas Momiyama 81 2012 Silver Springs, MD 01:08:48


MCM10K Age Category Record Holders — WomenAge Category Name Age Year City/State Time14 & Under Rebecca Hearn 14 2014 Anniston, AL 00:42:38 Emma Prabaharan 11 2014 Alexandria, VA 00:45:13 Alexandra Robles 13 2009 Laurel, MD 00:47:4215–19 Erin Geraghty 19 2011 Woodbridge, VA 00:43:26 Rheba Sheppard 17 2014 Davidsonville, MD 00:44:49 Naomi Roochnik 16 2008 Bethesda, MD 00:45:0320–24 Susanna Sullivan 23 2013 Falls Church, VA 00:35:54 Justine Whipple 23 2008 Quantico, VA 00:37:53 Ashley Mcveigh 24 2007 San Antonio, TX 00:38:1025–29 Amanda Rice 27 2011 North Bethesda, MD 00:36:30 Katie Nowak 26 2007 Rockville, MD 00:37:14 Laura Garrow 25 2013 Balcksburg, VA 00:38:2230–34 Sarah Bishop 32 2014 Gilroy, VA 00:37:59 Hanna Hanson 33 2013 Frederick, MD 00:38:44 Megan Sowa 30 2013 Olney, MD 00:38:5435–39 Erin Miller 38 2014 Columbia, SC 00:38:42 Erica Nemmers 36 2008 Herndon, VA 00:39:01 Britton Miller 35 2014 Arlington, VA 00:39:3640–44 Alisa Harvey 42 2007 Manassas, VA 00:37:12 Alisa Harvey 41 2006 Manassas, VA 00:38:34 Lisa Chilcote 40 2010 Oakmont, PA 00:39:4345–49 Kelly Brown 49 2013 Lewiston, ME 00:41:54 Pamela Lovett 49 2011 Newport News, VA 00:41:01 Sushila Nanda 47 2008 Arlington, VA 00:44:0750–54 Samantha Woodward 50 2013 Viry, France 00:39:44 Jennifer Francoeur 52 2010 Williston, VT 00:43:17 Robin Laird 54 2013 Alexandria, VA 00:44:5255–59 Gail Mcgovern 56 2008 Washington, D.C. 00:41:48 Carole Jones 57 2014 Ashburn, VA 00:45:29 Barbara Wallit 59 2014 New York, NY 00:47:4060–64 Naomi Stanford 60 2010 Washington, D.C. 00:45:29 Julie Adams 60 2009 Englewood, CO 00:47:53 Mary Brauch 60 2008 Chesterfield, MO 00:50:2965–69 Sally Evans 65 2009 Roanoke, VA 00:56:01 Ecris Williams 69 2008 Reston, VA 00:58:08 Cheryl Kohut 68 2013 Cold Spring, NY 00:58:1070–74 Ecris Williams 70 2009 Reston, VA 00:59:17 Ecris Williams 71 2010 Reston, VA 00:59:53 Eleanor Canty 71 2010 Fairfax, VA 1:09:3175–79 Susannah Patton 77 2011 Washington, D.C. 00:54:38 Sheila Isaacs 77 2014 Shoreham, NY 01:16:30 Sabine Snavely 75 2010 Arlington, VA 01:30:2880+ Terry Hamilton 80 2008 Greensboro, NC 01:37:40 Generose Szostak 81 2011 Lincolnshire, IL 02:40:03


MCM Hall of FameEach year, individuals are inducted into the MCM Hall of Fame. These inductees are recognized for the positive impact they have on the success of “The People’s Marathon” as runners, organizers or as distinguished contributors. This years inductees will be awarded on Friday, October 23.

Hall of Fame InducteesClass of 2015 Chas Henry— A combat-decorated retired Marine mustang and celebrated news anchor has enjoyed a storied career as a military journalist and broadcaster. Henry has served the Marine Corps Marathon as a member of the Ad Hoc committee, guest announcer, Runners Conference moderator and as co-host of the Comcast SportsNet “Live From the MCM Start” on event morning. Henry began volunteering with the MCM in 1990, while still on active duty, and completed his first finish at the MCM in October 2001, following the September 11 attacks. Henry returns annually to “The People’s Marathon,” gleaning a positive light on running and the military community.

Olympian Jeff Galloway—Much like “The People’s Marathon,” Jeff Galloway’s innovative Run-Walk-Run program has enabled participants of all skill levels to complete distance events. Galloway, a 1972 Olympian in the 10,000 meters, has been a presence at the MCM for more than 20 years, completing the event a dozen times. Today, Galloway travels across the nation presenting running clinics while encouraging runners to be safer and kinder to their bodies. He will be running the 40th MCM sporting bib number 203, in honor of his 203rd marathon.

Class of 2014 3rd Class Petty Officer Rubén García Gómez—García Gómez has been an active duty member of the Mexican Navy for 25 years. He is one of only two male athletes to have achieved back-to-back wins at the MCM in 2005 and 2006. In 2005, García Gómez won the MCM by just eight seconds, the closest margin in event history. After a brief hiatus from participating in the MCM, García Gómez returned to win the Masters Male title two consecutive years in 2012 and 2013.

Maureen “Moe” Higgins—A former distance cyclist, Maureen Higgins traded her cycle for running shoes in 1986 when she completed her first Marine Corps Marathon. Affectionately known as the Leading Lady of the MCM, Higgins has crossed the finish line more than any other female in event history. In 2013, Higgins was diagnosed and treated for stage 4 breast cancer but still completed the MCM while undergoing chemotherapy.

Class of 2013

Team Hoyt—Dick and Rick Hoyt successfully turned Rick Hoyt’s physical disabilities into the remarkable ability to complete 1,100 running events including 73 marathons, 22 Duathlons, six Ironmans and many other distance events with their “can-do” spirit. The Hoyts completed that MCM in 1982, 1987, 1990, 1992 and 2013. It was during the 1992 MCM that the Hoyts accomplished their marathon PR of 2:40:47 together.


Maj. Megan McClung (Posthumous)—Megan McClung served 11 years in the U.S. Marine Corps before tragically becoming the first woman Marine officer killed in the War in Iraq in December of 2006. McClung ran the MCM in 2001, 2004 and 2005. In 2006, McClung coordinated the MCM “in country” for service members deployed overseas, becoming MCM Forward. McClung encouraged everyone to put forth his or her best effort, establishing the Penguin Award presented to the final finisher. In 2007, the MCM adopted the tradition of the Penguin Award in McClung’s memory. Each October, the MCM presents the stuffed Penguin to the final official finisher.

Class of 2012

Brad Ingram—Former U.S. Marine artillery officer and Mansfield, OH resident Brad Ingram is one of the most successful runners in MCM history finishing first, second and fourth two times, each over a seven-year period. Ingram started running while serving three years in the Marine Corps. During the weekend of his 2012 induction, Ingram joined 6,744 finishers to complete the MCM10K in 00:49:27.

Susan Mallery, PhD., DDS—In 1976, Susan Mallery competed in a field of just 24 women at the inaugural MCM, then known as the Marine Corps Reserve Marathon. At 22, she was the first woman to win the Marine Corps Reserve Marathon in 1976, with a finish of 2:56:33 and then successfully defended her title the following year, finishing first of 87 women at 2:54:04.

Stuart M. Gerson, Esq.—In 1978, former Air Force counter-intelligence officer and participant of the Marine Corps Reserve Marathon, Stuart Gerson joined the MCM Ad Hoc Committee and became chairman of the Publicity Committee. He also serves as the unofficial master of ceremonies of the annual Challenge Cup competition, where the All Marine Running Team competes against the Royal Navy/Marines.

Class of 2011

TSgt. George R. Banker, USAFR (Ret.)—An avid runner of more than 100 marathons including 30 MCMs, Banker marked his 100th marathon at the 39th MCM. Banker is the Operations Manager for the Army 10 Miler, a member of the MCM’s Ad Hoc Committee, the MCM historian, journalist and author of “The Marine Corps Marathon, A Running Tradition.”

Lt. Gen. Richard E. Carey, USMC (Ret.)—General Carey was instrumental in assuring that the MCM would continue operations in a time when its future was in jeopardy. Carey was a driving force in the 1978 decision to turn over responsibility of the MCM to the active duty command at Marine Corps Base Quantico. The Marine Corps Reserve Marathon was held in 1976 and 1977.


Class of 2010

Will Brown–(See bio under Groundpounders Page 68) Al Richmond–(See bio under Groundpounders Page 68)

Matthew Jaffe–Matthew Jaffe, 73, of Hatfield, PA, has successfully completed 38 MCMs. Jaffe started running while on the wrestling team at Bucknell University in 1962. He continued running for conditioning purposes and early in the 1970’s he began running competitively. In 1976, Jaffe ran his first MCM and says his memories from that inaugural event included traffic jams at National Airport and a storm at the end of the Marathon. Jaffe enjoyed the MCM so much he continued to return year after year. Jaffe’s personal record was achieved in 1982, where he finished in 3:01:50.

Class of 2009

Lt. Col. Alexander Hetherington, USMC (Ret.)—Hetherington was a member of the All-Marine Running Team for 15 years, 11 of which he served as team captain. The Marine Team annually competes against the other U.S. Armed Forces running teams and their Royal Navy/Royal Marine counterparts. Hetherington’s MCM PR is 2:29:30. He completed his 20th MCM in 2014.

Kenny Moore—First-ever finisher of the MCM in 1976, winning the marathon with a time of 2:21:14. Moore also co-wrote and produced the movie “Without Limits,” based on the life and tragic early death of runner Steve Prefontaine.

Class of 2008

Sgt. Maj. Domenick Irrera, USMC (Ret.)—The creator and coach of the Sergeants Major team that includes both sergeants majors and retired sergeants majors, Irrera has participated in the MCM for 24 years. Irrera finished the 2010 MCM in 6:54:10 at age 84.

Sergio Micheli— Micheli is the owner of Portofino’s Restaurant in Arlington, VA and host of the MCM’s annual Challenge Cup Dinner hosted for U.S. Marines and their counterparts - the Royal Navy/Royal Marines.

Jeff Scuffins—Scuffins set what remains the men’s record for the MCM in 1987. Scuffins record finish is 2:14:01.

Class of 2007

Sgt. Olga Markova—A sergeant in the Russian Army, Markova set the women’s record at the 15th MCM in 1990 with a finishing time of 2:37:00.

The Late Col. Paul R. Puckett, USMC (Ret.)—Puckett is responsible for growing the MCM from basic support to a weekend-long event. He helped establish the MCM as one of the largest and most popular marathons in the world.


Class of 2006

Ken Archer—Owns the most top finishes in MCM history in the wheelchair category winning 1980 to 1983, 1985 to 1988 and 1993 to 1994 with a personal best of 1:49.12.

Col. H.C. “Barney” Barnum Jr., USMC (Ret.)—Barnum has been involved with the MCM since 1985. He serves on the MCM’s Ad Hoc committee and provides outreach assisting in the development of “The People’s Marathon” as a world-class event.

Class of 2005

Maj. Gen. Michael Patrick Ryan, USMC (Ret.)—As the Director of the Marine Corps Reserve under the suggestion of Col. Jim Fowler, the two founded the Marine Corps Reserve Marathon in 1976, deemed “Ryan’s Run.”

Mary Robertson Wittenberg—Was the first place woman finisher at the 1987 MCM, finishing in 2:44:00.

Class of 2004

Darrell General—At age 22, General became a record holder as the youngest marathon trials qualifier. He also is a two-time winner of the MCM in 1995 and 1997, capturing his PR of 2:16.34 at the 20th MCM in ‘95. At age 45, General returned to the 36th MCM finishing that event in 2:48:06 and ran again in 2012, completing the 37th MCM in 3:12:49 at age 46.

Cynthia Lorenzoni—Lorenzoni is holder of the National High School Record for two miles in 1976 finishing in 11:03. She continued to run competitively during college at Michigan State University. She is the women’s champion of the MCM in both 1981 and 1982 with a PR of 2:44.51.

Class of 2003

Jim Hage—A “Washington Post” columnist and sports writer, Hage was the first back- to-back MCM winner in 1988 and 1989 with a PR of 2:15.51. He annually returns to cover the MCM and meet with fellow marathoners.

Bill Mayhugh—One of the cofounders of the MCM. He served as the “Voice of the Marathon” from 1975 to 2001.

Class of 2002

Dave Brody—Brody handed out water at the first MCM and by the fourth, he became the Medical Director for the event through 2003. Brody also served as Vice President of the International Medical Marathon Directors Association.

Royal Navy Cmdr. Al Rich (Ret.)—Commander and British marathoner, Rich has served as a main contributor of the Challenge Cup Competition and The Warriors of the Sea Competition – both annual contests between Royal Navy/Marine Running Team and the U.S. All Marine Team of runners.


Class of 2001

Col. Herb Harmon, USMC (Ret.)—Harmon is a leading partner in the Washington, D.C. law firm Harmon, Wilmot and Brown, LLP and Chairman of the MCM Ad Hoc Committee, supporting the MCM in a variety of endeavors.

Mel Williams, PhD.—Of Norfolk, VA, has successfully completed 38 MCMs. Williams began running in high school to lose weight for the wrestling team. When he joined the Army in 1955, Williams continued running through Army PT. He did not start competitive running until 1972, when he served as one of the founding members of the Tidewater Striders in Norfolk, VA. In 1976, Williams also began what turned into 38 years of participation in the Marine Corps Marathon. Despite having run a marathon in New York City two weeks prior to the inaugural MCM, and having stayed up partying until 2 a.m., Williams finished that MCM in 2:51:41, or 86th place overall. Throughout 38 years of MCM participation, Williams consistently finished in the top of his age group and won his category several times. His MCM personal record is 2:23:49 (1982). He completed his 38th MCM in 6:18:51.

Class of 2000

Steve Bozeman—Honoring the physical fitness traditions of the USMC, Bozeman has participated in more than 180 marathons since 1978. Annually, he encourages patriotism among MCM participants while running with the U.S. flag alongside a Marine carrying the USMC flag. Running with the American flag Bozeman completed the 2011 MCM in 4:57:15.

Ken Carnes—Captured five MCM wheelchair division titles in 1989, 1990, 1992, 1995 and 1999 with a PR of 1:40:22. Carnes passed away on June 8, 2013.

Col. Jim Fowler, USMC (Ret.)—In 1975 Colonel Fowler wrote a staff paper recommending the establishment of a Marine Reserve Marathon. Fowler served as the MCM race director for the first two marathons before retiring from the Marine Corps. He died on January 20, 2015 at the age of 84.

1st Lt. Joanna Martin—Martin is the first woman Marine to win the MCM in 1979 with a time of 2:58:14. She was also the first woman to be inducted into the MCM Hall of Fame.

Ambassador J. William Middendorf II—Middendorf played an integral part in the early days of the MCM, while serving as Secretary of the Navy. Middendorf encouraged and approved the first Marine Reserve Marathon. The namesake trophy, the Middendorf, is awarded to the top male and female MCM finishers. The award will be presented during the 11:10 a.m. award ceremony held at the Marine Corps War Memorial on event day.

Gunnery Sgt. Farley Simon, USMC (Ret.)—On Oct. 3, 1983, Simon became the first Marine to win the MCM with a finishing time of 2:17:46. In 2001, Simon won the MCM again, completing the event in 2:28:28.


2015 MCM AmbassadorsThe Marine Corps Marathon will bestow the ceremonial title of Ambassador upon individuals who have contributed to the growth, professionalism and enthusiasm for

“The People’s Marathon” throughout their careers and involvement in the organization of the MCM.

Bonnie Carroll is the president and founder of Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS), a MCM Charity Program for more than 20 years. Her program has brought more than 200 runners annually to the MCM. Carroll, a retired major in the USAF Reserve, founded TAPS following the death of her husband, Brig. Gen. Tom Carroll, killed in 1992, during an Army C-12 plane crash. Carroll’s national program provides front line comfort and care for family members grieving the death of a loved one serving in the armed forces. Carroll serves on numerous boards including the White House Joining Forces Campaign Community Blueprint Advisory Board, the Department of Defense Health Board and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Advisory Committee on Disability Compensation. She has also co-chaired the DOD Task Force on the Prevention of Suicide in the Armed Forces.

This husband and wife duo, Bob and Kirt Elling, were married on the start line of the 1996 Marine Corps Marathon and have completed the event annually since vowing “I Do.” The MCM was Kirt’s second marathon and Bob’s first. It was during that 21st MCM that the couple wore “just married” singlets and Kirt, a beautiful white veil. The Ellings have a combined service to their community of more than 70 years as paramedics and Emergency Medical Service educators. Aside from busy lives, the Ellings continue to make running a priority, having completed a combined 65 marathons. They both look forward to their visit to the Nation’s Capital each October marking their “annual anniversary run.”

2014 2011

Kim Adamson Brad Chick Charles Cook III Capt. Bonnie Reagan Nancy Betress

2013 2010

Bob and Kathy Sollom Ken Berger Howard Palamarchuk Mike Burns Ray DeFreeze Gary Gutshall

2012

David Simms Lt. j.g. Tammi Lawler


GroundpoundersTwo members of the MCM Hall of Fame are also known as the MCM Groundpounders. These individuals have completed all 39 MCMs since the inaugural event in 1976. Both Groundpounders and retired Marine colonels Will Brown and Al Richmond were inducted into the MCM Hall of Fame in 2010, along with then-fellow Groundpounder Matt Jaffe.

Will Brown Bib #41 1st MCM: 3:41:21 39th MCM: 6:42:23 Best MCM finish time: 3:14:37 (1977)

Col. Will Brown, USMCR (Ret.) 69, of Raleigh, NC, enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1967 and served active duty for four years, including a year in Vietnam. He spent 26 years in the Marine Corps Reserve and retired a colonel in 1998. Brown decided to run the very first MCM because it was being sponsored by the Marine Corps Reserve. He sent in his application “in a moment of insanity,” just to see if he could do it. Since the first MCM in 1976, he has completed every event in addition to 45 ultra-marathons and five 100-mile distance events. The MCM has another special meaning for Brown. His father was a WWII Marine who was wounded during the Battle of Iwo Jima. Another family member, a distant cousin of his mother, PFC Rene Gagnon, is one of the Marines raising the flag in the Rosenthal picture that inspired the Marine Corps War Memorial and is the location of the MCM finish.

Al Richmond Bib #40 1st MCM: 4:04:14 39th MCM: 5:43:10 Best MCM Finish Time: 3:16:21 (1979 and 1982)

Col. Al Richmond, USMCR (Ret.) 76, of Arlington, VA began running in high school but then turned to playing football. He later became a halfback at Lehigh University. After graduating and entering the Marine Corps, Richmond’s running consisted primarily of three-mile events as he prepared for the required annual Marine Corps Physical Fitness Test. Upon returning to full-time active duty in 1976 at Marine Corps Reserve Division Headquarters, Richmond got involved in coordinating the inaugural Marine Corps Reserve Marathon. He completed his very first MCM that year and has continued running the event each year. Colonel Richmond has completed 49 marathons, including three Boston Marathons. He says the MCM is an annual fall “rite of passage” and that he hopes he can continue as long as possible, as well as always finish under six hours.


Groundpounder Finish Times Since 1976 Will Brown Alfred RichmondYear Chip Time Chip Time1976 3:41:21 4:04:141977 3:14:37 3:24:461978 3:23:49 3:36:361979 3:31:32 3:16:211980 3:27:16 3:31:001981 3:34:55 3:28:251982 3:32:59 3:16:211983 3:31:07 3:21:071984 3:43:40 3:18:371985 3:43:57 3:45:381986 3:27:18 3:29:091987 3:28:52 3:35:401988 3:43:47 4:18:281989 3:43:47 4:18:281990 3:38:31 4:41:261991 3:37:29 4:18:091992 3:51:59 3:57:491993 3:41:22 3:55:011994 3:42:50 4:04:251995 3:38:53 4:16:121996 3:57:40 4:24:591997 4:12:36 4:18:361998 4:02:26 4:17:181999 3:52:03 4:17:302000 4:12:36 4:26:362001 4:05:20 4:22:292002 4:14:36 4:37:212003 4:12:17 4:45:202004 4:30:17 4:59:392005 4:21:19 4:47:352006 4:39:57 5:29:562007 4:40:06 5:28:542008 5:17:44 5:48:532009 5:06:01 5:33:082010 5:06:07 5:20:542011 5:24:06 5:37:552012 5:37:33 5:50:232013 6:18:03 5:52:572014 6:42:23 5:43:10


Most MCM FinishesMany runners have been long standing finishers of “The People’s Marathon.” These runners below are among the MCM’s most legendary participants.

Men WomenMCM Finishes MCM Finishes39 Alfred Richmond, Arlington, VA 28 Maureen Higgins, Perdido Beach39 Will Brown, Raleigh, NC 25 Teresa Timmerman, State College, PA38 Glenn Geelhoed, Derwood, MC 25 Lynn Curtis, Washington, DC38 Thomas Kramer, Bethesda, MD 24 Patricia Brennan, Woodbridge, VA38 Mel Williams, Norfolk, VA 24 Donna Taylor, Lavalletta, NJ38 Matthew Jaffe, Rockville, MD 24 Carolyn Gernand, Alexandria, VA37 Steve Bozeman, Lynchburg, VA 23 Bonnie Butler, Potomac, MD36 David Holland, Alexandria, VA 22 Susan Newman, Ithaca, NY35 Allen Montgomery, Columbia, SC 22 Jennifer Lowery-Bell, Upper34 Ted Benjamin, Oakton, VA Marlboro, MD34 James Asbury, Bristol, VA 20 Sandra Yerkes, Rockville, MD33 Rich Rima, Parish, NY 20 Renee Hudson, Silver Spring, MD33 Charles Stalzer, Cincinnati, OH 20 Jennifer Shafer, Triangle, VA32 Charles Lechner, Jacksonville, FL 20 Anna Bradford, Vienna, VA32 Jay Jacob Wind, Arlington, VA 20 Linda Carter, Potomac, MD32 Roger Burkhard, Gaithersburg, MD 20 Arlen Bates, Lapeer, MI31 Bob Abdo, Williamsburg, VA 20 Kristen Elling, Schenectady, NY31 Stephen Halbrook, Fairfax, VA 19 Martha Witebsky, Silver Spring, MD30 Robert Platt, Arlington, VA 19 Kathleen Rohrer, Elmira, NY30 Kevin Kilcullen, Vienna, VA 19 Eleanor Canty, Fairfax, VA30 George Banker, Fort Washington, MD 30 David Warrington, Upper Marlboro, MD 30 Terrance Losonsky, Columbia, MD 30 Duane Lougee, Norfolk, VA 30 Joseph Malinowski, Bolivia, NC 29 John Cox III, Fairfax, VA 29 Donald Burton, Frederick, MD 29 Keith Padgett, Alexandria, VA 29 Miguel Gomez, Alexandria, VA 29 King Jordan, West River, MD 29 Donald Aycock, Fairbanks, AK

29 David Wunder, Jacksonville, NC

*Bold names indicate individuals participating in the 2015 Marine Corps Marathon.


Famous MCM FinishersTwenty years after her famous MCM finish, Oprah Winfrey remains the most memorable celebrity to make “The People’s Marathon” her marathon debut. Winfrey finished the 1994 MCM in 4:29:15 despite heavy rain and chilly temperatures. Winfrey’s participation still is the most talked about in event history as she is also credited with turning marathon running into a sport for everyone. The MCM has welcomed other famous faces to the start line. Many of those are listed with their best MCM finish time below:

3:11:00 1980 Clarence Thomas, Supreme Court Justice

3:20:28 1998 Lt. Cmdr. Andy Baldwin, USN, M.D. and “The Bachelor” in 2007

3:26:55 2000 Gen. Robert Magnus, USMC (Ret.), ACMC

3:30:18 1983 John Edwards, former U.S. Senator, (NC) and VP candidate

3:35:12 2006 Chuck Bell, Meteorologist, NBC, Washington, D.C.

3:37:20 2008 Adrian Fenty, Mayor (DC)

3:43:24 1983 Charles Gibson, Anchor ABC News

3:49:28 1998 Jessica Cash, Radio Personality, WFLS (VA)

3:58:24 2007 Jean Schmidt, Representative (OH)

4:22:42 2010 Art Smith, Celebrity Chef (chef to Oprah/owner of DC restaurant)

4:29:11 2014 Sean Astin, Actor

4:29:15 1994 Oprah Winfrey, TV Host

4:30:02 1998 Dr. Jill Biden, Second Lady

4:35:20 2001 Richie McDonald, Country Singer

4:37:11 2011 Drew Carey, host of “The Price Is Right”

4:37:24 2002 Doreen Gentzler, Anchor NBC, Washington, D.C.

4:37:29 2005 Mike Huckabee, former governor (AR) and Fox News host

4:39:01 1999 Steve Buyer, former U.S. Representative (IN)

4:40:05 2007 Kevin Blackistone, Sports Journalist

4:54:25 1997 Al Gore, former Vice President

4:54:36 2001 Bill Frist, former U.S. Senator (TN)

5:01:00 2006 Harvey Walden IV, Celebrity Fit Club, VH1

5:09:08 1983 Ted Koppel, Broadcast Journalist, former host of “Nightline”

5:40:37 2003 Jon Porter, U.S. Representative (NV)

5:46:43 1999 Ray LaHood, U.S. Transportation Secretary


Historical Weather Data(Based on Washington/National Airport)

Date Low/High ConditionsNovember 7, 1976 36/45 No PrecipitationNovember 6, 1977 45/55 WindyNovember 5, 1978 47/70 SunnyNovember 4, 1979 39/60 WindyNovember 5, 1980 48/60 WindyNovember 1, 1981 54/66 WindyNovember 7, 1982 40/50 No PrecipitationNovember 6, 1983 37/53 WindyNovember 9, 1984 36/57 No PrecipitationNovember 3, 1985 53/57 Light rainNovember 2, 1986 55/65 HumidNovember 8, 1987 60/73 WindyNovember 6, 1988 55/65 WindyNovember 5, 1989 47/60 No PrecipitationNovember 4, 1990 60/75 SunnyNovember 3, 1991 40/55 No PrecipitationOctober 25, 1992 40/50 WindyOctober 24, 1993 41/64 No PrecipitationOctober 23, 1994 60/69 RainOctober 29, 1995 47/67 Light RainOctober 27, 1996 56/72 No PrecipitationOctober 26, 1997 48/60 RainOctober 25, 1998 46/74 No PrecipitationOctober 31, 1999 48/73 A.M. FogOctober 29, 2000 37/70 No PrecipitationOctober 28, 2001 39/53 BreezyOctober 27, 2002 47/65 Partly CloudyOctober 26, 2003 60/71 Cloudy October 31, 2004 60/79 SunnyOctober 30, 2005 42/67 SunnyOctober 29, 2006 40/62 WindyOctober 28, 2007 51/62 WindyOctober 26, 2008 45/63 SunnyOctober 25, 2009 48/63 WindyOctober 31, 2010 40/60 No PrecipitationOctober 30, 2011 35/55 Snow early morning/WindyOctober 28, 2012 54/62 WindyOctober 27, 2013 43/63 Calm and SunnyOctober 26, 2014 51/73 Calm and Sunny


Press Credential AccessCredentials grant access to the following areas:

• Media Parking—Maps and parking passes for the Media Parking area and for Uplink Vehicles will be available in the Media Center or from the MCM Public Relations Coordinator.

• Media Vehicle—Media can obtain great views of the lead MCM competitors on the course from the media vehicle, the DC Duck. The media vehicle will be parked at the MCM start line on event morning. All media must be on board the DC Duck no later than 7:30 a.m. Media vehicle spots are limited and must be requested on media credential applications.

• MCM Media Platform—Photographers and videographers from credentialed media outlets can capture the 40th MCM start from the media platform located on the top of the Arlington Memorial Drive overpass on Route 110, in Arlington, VA. Another platform will be available to a limited number of photographers in the median on Route 110 in Arlington. All media must request placement on the platforms through the MCM public relations coordinator.

• Finish Line—All media granted access to finish areas must remain behind the barricade not to interfere with incoming runners. Any media found interfering with incoming MCM or MCM10K participants, or creating distractions and or obstacles for runners will have their credentials removed and future credential privileges revoked.

• Post-Event Access to Winners and Featured Runners—These individuals will be made available in the media tent at the conclusion of their run and can be made available to media throughout the day as requested.

• Aid Stations—Any access to aid stations requires approval from the MCM Public Relations Coordinator and includes an event-provided escort.

Credentials Pick-Up

Media may pick up MCM Weekend credentials at the following locations:

Friday, October 23: MCM Press Conference National Press Club Doors open at 1 p.m. 1:30–3 p.m. 529 14th Street NW Washington, DC 20045

Media Center Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill 4–7p.m. Yosemite Meeting Room 400 New Jersey Ave. NW Washington, DC 20001

Saturday, October 24 MCM Media Center Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Yosemite Meeting Room 400 New Jersey Ave. NW Washington, DC 20001


Press Conference

The MCM annually hosts the media on the Friday afternoon of MCM Weekend. This year’s press brief will be conducted at the National Press Club beginning at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, October 23. The doors open at 1 p.m. and appetizers will be available.

Media Tent

Sunday, October 25, 5 a.m.–3 p.m. The MCM Media Tent will be located adjacent to the Finish Line on the Marine Corps War Memorial site in Rosslyn, VA. Media work space, Internet and event-day information will be available starting at 5:30 a.m.

Directions to the MCM Media Tent

The Media Tent is located near the MCM Finish line on the Memorial Access Road at the Marine Corps War Memorial. Take Metro’s orange or blue line to the Rosslyn Station on marathon morning. The Arlington Cemetery Metro station will be closed until 8:30 a.m. on Sunday, October 25. Directions for parking media vehicles will be distributed with vehicle passes.

Online Data Access

Members of the media are invited to log on to www.marinemarathon.com on event day to take advantage of the media-only section of the page. Directions for accessing the site will be available at the MCM Media Center. The database will provide access for members of the media to run queries on top finishers and demographics using a protected name and password. Media will be pre-registered for this service automatically by submitting their credential request forms. Event-day entry to the site will be available through the MCM Public Relations Coordinator.

MCM App

The MCM App, available for iPhone and Android platforms, offers easy access to essential MCM Weekend information including maps, spectator tips, schedules, transportation, photos, videos, weather forecast, runner tracking service, social media feeds and live results.

MCM Media Contact

Tami Faram Public Relations Coordinator Office: (703) 432.1840 Cell Phone: (703) 987.3191 Email: [email protected]


Proud Sponsors of the 2015 Marine Corps Marathon Defense One (www.defenseone.com)

E.J. Krause & Associates (www.ejkrause.com)

Galloway (Phidippides Runners)

Grant Thronton, LLP (www.grantthorton.com)

Innovation Health (www.innovation-health.com)

Jack Black (www.getjackblack.com)

Marine Corps Heritage Foundation (www.usmcmuseum.com)

Military Benefit Association (www.militarybenefit.org)

National University (www.nu.edu)

Northeast Beef Promotion Initiative (www.nebpi.org)

Pratt & Whitney (www.pw.utc.com)

Road Runners Club of America (www.rrca.org)

Rosslyn BID (www.rosslynva.org)

Run Coach

Runners World (www.challenge.runnersworld.com/non-member/marine-corps-marathon)

SeatBrella INC. (www.seatbrella.com)

Smarty Pants (www.smartypantsvitamins.com)

Timothy’s Custom Woodworking

TomTom (www.tomtom.com)

United We Sing

USAA (www.usaa.com)

Virginia529 (www.virginia529.com)

Wegmans (www.wegmans.com)


26. 2 Publishing Publishers of Commemorative MCM coffee table book.

Aetna (www.aetna.com) Presenting sponsor of the MCM10K.

American Red Cross (www.redcross.org) Provides medical equipment and personnel for aid stations.

American Medical Athletic Association (www.amaasportsmed.org) Provides medical volunteer support.

American Osteopathic Information Association (www.osteropathic.org) Hosting Finish Festival booth in support of runner recover.

Area Wide Protective (www.awptrafficsafety.com/) Provides traffic control and operational support.

Arlington County (www.arlingtonva.us) Home of the Marine Corps Marathon.

Blue Lizard (www.bluelizard.net) Provide samples of sunscreen products to MCM and MCM Forward participants. Hosts of skydive during opening ceremony.

Britten Studios (www.brittenstudios.com) Manufacture and sell banners to be displayed by partner hotels during MCM weekend.

Brooks (www.brooksrunning.com) Licensed partner selling MCM branded apparel and finisher items available at the MCM Health & Fitness Expo, on the MCM website and on event day in the Finish Festival.

Brookstone (www.brookstone.com) Hosting Dolvett Quince from The Biggest Loser in Finish Festival, in addition to a runner recovery station.

Burns Computer Systems (www.burnscomputer.com) Provides Chronotrak systems, bib look up stations and tables.

CBS Radio Inc. (www.cbsradio.com) Exclusive radio stations for the Marine Corps Marathon.

ClifBar & Company (www.clifbar.com) Providing Clif Shots for food station at mile marker 12 on the MCM course. Runners looking to meet a time goal can run with the Clif Bar Pace Team.

City Sports (www.citysports.com) Hosts MCM training runs for participants.

Comcast SportsNet (www.comcastsportsnet.com) Hosts live coverage of the marathon start from 7:00–8:30 a.m.

Crystal City Business Improvement District (www.crystalcity.org) Hosts the Crystal City Family Festival, a family-friendly spectator event, at mile 22–23 of the MCM course.

Dole (www.dole.com)


Provides 3,600 fruit bowls for the MCM Kids Run and 32,000 fruit bowls for the MCM and MCM10K hospitality boxes.

Dunkin’ Donuts (www.dunkindonuts.com) Supplies Dunkin’ Donuts Munchkins for runners at Mile 24.

FAMILY Magazine (www.thefamilymagazine.com) Promotes the MCM Kids Run in the Washington, D.C. area.

First Command (www.firstcommand.com) Presenting sponsor of the MCM Pep Rally and provides all hospitality bags for finishers.

Fitful, Inc. (www.fitful.com) Provides hospitality boxes with the proper balance of macro (protein, fats and carbohydrates) and micronutrients (vitamins, minerals and trace elements) from natural food sources.

Fond Memories Graphics (www.fondmemoriesgraphics.com) Sells personalized MCM plaques and shadowboxes.

Gatorade (www.gatorade.com) Hydrates runners by providing the energy drink at all 12 water points along the course and at the finish.

GEICO (www.geico.com) Sponsor of the MCM Active Duty registration, as well as MCM Forward.

Geocentric (www.geocentric.com) Produced the interactive version of the 2015 MCM and MCM10K course maps.

Hargrove (www.hargroveinc.com) Provide structural layout, labor and materials for the Healthy & Fitness Expo.

Hilton Hhonors (www.hhonors3.hilton.com) Hosts veterans-only hospitality tents in Runners Village.

HP (http://hp.com/go/NMCI) Provides laptops and other computer supplies for event operations.

Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill (www.washingtonregency.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels) Marine Corps Marathon headquarters hotel.

Hyundai (www.hyundaiusa.com) Auto sponsor of the Marine Corps Marathon.

Jelly Belly Sport Beans (www.jellybelly.com) Provides 25,000 Jelly Belly Sport Beans packets at mile 19 of the MCM course.

Leidos (www.leidos.com) Presenting sponsor of the Runners Conference.


MarathonFoto (www.marathonfoto.com) Takes images of all participants in multiple locations and of each finisher posed with their medal in front of the Marine Corps War Memorial.

MARSOC- Marine Corps Special Operations Command (http://www.marsoc.marines.mil/) Supporter of the Marine Corps Marathon by providing the Top Marine finisher award.

MedStar Healthy (www.medstarhealth.org) Proud Sports Medicine Sponsor of the Marine Corps Marathon.

Michelob Ultra (www.michelobultra.com) Helps runners of age toast their accomplishments by sampling product in the beer garden, located on Ft. Myer Drive in the Finish Festival.

National Press Club (www.press.org) Hosts the MCM Press Conference.

Navy Federal Credit Union (www.navyfcu.org) Supports the MCM Kids Run and MCM Forward, and provides the Top Navy finisher award.

National Watermelon Promotion Board (www.watermelon.org) Provides watermelon samples to all participants.

NBC4 Washington (www.nbcwashington.com) Provides live media coverage throughout event weekend.

Nclud (www.nclud.com) Design company of the new MCM website.

Nihon Kohden (www.nihonkohden.com) Provides medical equipment to be used in aid stations on event day.

onPeak, LLC (www.onpeak.com/compass) Host provider of the MCM Travel Desk, featuring affordable hotel options for participants, their guests and spectators.

Parking Panda (www.parkingpanda.com/) Assists participants with their parking needs throughout MCM event weekend.

Relan (relangreen.com) Licensed partner selling refashioned bags and other products made from MCM finish line banners.

Silver Diner (www.silverdiner.com) Sponsor of the MCM Kids Run.


SilverLine (www.silverlineathletics.com) Provides a video platform for all MCM video content.

Sirah Contracting (www.sirahcontracting.com) Exclusive presenting sponsor of the 40th MCM coin.

Sodexo (www.sodexo.com/group_en/default.asp) Provides MCM Kids Run hospitality and presenting sponsor of the Healthy School Award.

SportHooks (www.sporthooks.com) Licensed partner selling customized medal racks with MCM branding.

Tropical Smoothie (www.tropicalsmoothie.com) Provides smoothie samples in the Finish Festival on event day.

Turbana (www.turbana.com/) Providing bananas for finish line hospitality. Composting partner of the Marine Corps Marathon.

Two Marines Moving (www.twomarinesmoving.com/) Provides storage for MCM throughout the year.

U-Haul (www.uhaul.com) Proud sponsor of the Marine Corps Marathon.

Uber (www.uber.com) Offers special discount and transportation services during MCM weekend.

UPS (www.ups.com) Organizes baggage check with 41 trucks for MCM and 10 for MCM10K.

USO-Metro (www.usometro.org) Feeding the Marines throughout MCM Weekend.

Walmart (www.walmart.com) Keeps runners going by providing the more than 30,000 gallons of water necessary to maintain all 12 water points along the course.

Wear Blue (www.wearblueruntoremember.org) Coordinates the wear blue mile at mile 12 of the MCM Course to honor fallen service members.


MCM Charity Partner ProgramThe 2015 MCM Charity Partner Program includes 72 charitable organizations and partners. The charities register MCM and MCM10K runners to raise awareness and funds for a cause. All monies raised by MCM participants go directly toward that charitable cause.

Y 25:40 Accelerate Brain Cancer Cure, Inc.v AinsleysAngels of AmericaAllied Forces Foundation, Incv ALSAC/St. Jude Children’s Research HospitalAmerica 4R VeteransAmerican Cancer Society, Inc.American Indian Youth Running Strong, Inc. American Institute for Cancer ResearchArchdiocese for the Military Services, USAAsha for EducationAthletes United for Social Justice v Azalea Charities, IncBack on My Feet DCBurma Humanitarian MissionCpl. Christopher G. Scherer Semper Fi Fund, IncY Diabetes Action Research and Education Foundation, Inc. Finish For Kidsv Fisher House Foundation, IncFriends4Michael FoundationGeorge Washington UniversityGirls on the Run DCGive to the WorldGiving to Extremesv Homes for Our Troops, Inc. v Hope For The WarriorsHuman Rights Campaign FoundationInheritance of Hope, Inc. v Injured Marine Semper Fi Fundv International Association of Fire Fighters FoundationY Massachusetts Iraq and Afghanistan Fallen Heroes Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Inc. Marathon Charity Cooperationv Marine Corps Scholarship FoundationMarine Reconnaissance FoundationMarineParents.com, IncMARSOC Foundation

Y Massachusetts Iraq and Afghanistan Fallen Heroes Memorial Fund, Inc.Michael J. Fox Foundation of Parkinsons ResearchY Muscular Dystrophy AssociationNational Kidney Foundation, Inc. National Multiple Sclerosis Society, National Capital ChapterY National Parkinson Foundation, Inc. National Stroke AssociationNuru InternationalY Operation Homefront, Incv Organization for Autism Research, Inc. Paralyzed Veterans of AmericaPAWS ChicagoRacing To Register, IncY Run To HonorRunning Brooke FundSafe Kids WorldwideTeam R4V IncorporatedTeam, Red, White & Blue, Inc. Team Run DCv The Ability ExperienceThe ALS Association - DC/MD/VA ChapterThe Children’s Inn at NIH, Inc.The LIVESTRONG FoundationY The Mission ContinuesThe Sergeant Thomas Joseph Sullivan CenterThe Tug McGraw Foundation, Inc. v Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivorsv Travis Manion FoundationUS Navy Memorial FoundationWashington Humane SocietyWilliam and Mary Alumni AssociationWounded Warrior Project, IncWounded Warriors, Inc.YoKid...Stretch Your Limits, Inc. ZERO - The End of Prostate Cancer

v Indicates the MCM Charity Partners located at Charity Hill on the Marine Corps War Memorial. Y Indicates MCM Charity Partners located on Charity Street located in the MCM Finish Festival.


Event TechnologyResults to include participant split times at every 5K and at the finish line will be posted immediately on the MCM website at www.marinemarathon.com. Event-day results reflect the correct placement of winners only. Official chip times are not confirmed on the website until November. Official, up-to-date and results can only be found at www.marinemarathon.com. The MCM does not endorse results posted on any other website but its own and cannot assure correct results anywhere other than the MCM website.

Facebook

The MCM has nearly 120,000 Facebook fans on the Marine Corps Marathon Official Page and the community is always expanding. The page offers access to behind-the- scenes photos, videos, online discussions, announcements and more. www.facebook.com/MarineCorpsMarathon

Twitter

Follow the MCM at Marine_Marathon as the event tweets updates, contests and share MCM Weekend news. Tweets during MCM weekend will use #RunWithTheMarines

MCM App

The MCM App is available for both iPhone and Android platforms. The app offers easy access to all essential MCM Weekend information including maps, spectator tips, schedules, transportation, photos, videos, weather forecast, runner tracking service, social media feeds and live results.

New! Motivation on the Go - New MOTIGO App

Motigo (www.getmotigo.com) is a free iPhone app that works with a runner’s favorite running and music apps and lets friends and family record personalized audio cheers of support that will automatically play for our runners during the MCM.

To invite family and friends to cheer, download the app, register under MCM, invite supporters to record cheer messages and listen during the run.

1. Download and sign up for the Motigo app or visit the record cheers section on Motigo website (http://app.getmotigo.com/web/sign/in)

2. Find the MCM among the events listed

3. Select a runner and when cheer should be played. The runner must first register within the app.

4. Record and send message.


New! Scan the MCM Bib Download the layar app and then scan the 2015 MCM bib for one touch access to Historic Half registration and exciting info about the 2016 MCM.

Facebook post or by text. Spectators and runners can register for tracking services through the new MCM App or at www.marinemarathon.com

For the runner...Runner Broadcast Service Runners may announce their progress every 10K of the marathon course by automatically posting timing updates on their Facebook timeline or over a Twitter feed.

For the supporter...Track a Runner Relatives, friends and running buddies will all be able to follow a runner’s progress along the MCM course in real time. The virtual support crew can sign up to receive updates for one or multiple runners from the 10K, 20K, 30K, 40K and finish-line split locations. The timing data may be delivered by text or e-mail or posted on personal Facebook and/or Twitter pages.

Live Results The MCM website will host live results throughout the day at www.marinemarathon.com.

Map Track Using real timing data, Map Track charts a runner’s progress by moving a runner-shaped icon along the MCM map. This virtual tool is a great way to see how a runner or numerous runners compare to each other or fare against the leaders.

Trending Whether running or supporting, everyone is encouraged to tweet observations or share images throughout MCM Weekend and follow the event year round @Marine_Marathon. Tag posts on Twitter and Instagram with #RunWithTheMarines.

Socialize Taking videos? Shooting pictures? Journaling the experience? Runners are encouraged to share their unique perspective of the MCM by posting on the MCM Facebook timeline.

www.twitter.com/Marine_Marathon www.facebook.com/MarineCorpsMarathon www.instagram.com/MarineCorpsMarathon


2016 MCM Event ScheduleNew distances, imposing challenges, glorious finish lines await just one thing…your commitment to run with the Marines in 2016.

Marine Corps 17.75K

April 2 • Prince William Forest Park, VA

Want to run the 41st MCM? Skip the MCM Lottery and run the 17.75K, a distance that reflects the year the Marine Corps was founded. The scenic run through the hilly terrain of Prince William Forest Park ends with a guaranteed entry into the MCM in October 2016.

Marine Corps Historic Half

May 15 • Fredericksburg, VA

Great medal + Amazing crowds + Terrific weekend getaway = an Instant Favorite. Run in friendly, fabulous and fun Fredericksburg, VA, situated halfway between the capital of the Commonwealth and the nation’s capital. The 13.1 mile course features colonial sites, a quaint downtown and the intimidating Hospital Hill. On-demand registration for the Historic Half opens the week of the 40th MCM. Register early for the lowest registration fee. As more runners commit, the entry fee increases.

Semper Five

May 15 • Fredericksburg, VA

This all new, five mile event will be held in conjunction with the Historic Half. A point-to-point course from Fredericksburg’s downtown, up Hospital Hill to a shared finish line within the retail hub of Central Park. Be part of the inaugural Semper Five.

Run Amuck and Mini Run Amuck

June 4 • Marine Corps Base Quantico, VA

The messiest MCM event begins in historic Butler Stadium and very quickly twists and turns runners into the hills and trails aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico. Runners are guaranteed to slip, slide, and slosh through nearly four miles of wild obstacles, fun challenges and muddy terrain.

Quantico Triathlon and Quantico 12K

August 20 • Marine Corps Base Quantico, VA

Originating at Officer Candidates School aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, this sprint distance event features a 750-meter swim, followed by a 12.4-mile bike loop through the Base before finishing with a 5K run. Known for its amazing finisher medal and uniquely designed participant shirts, the Quantico Tri is a challenge worth


pursuing. For those desiring only to run, the MCM introduces the Quantico 12K to be hosted concurrently with the Tri. A perfect distance at just the right time for MCM training.

MCM Kids Run

October 29 • Arlington, VA

The one-mile MCM Kids Run is an all-out, mad-dash; have-as-much-fun-as-you can event for young runners ages 5-12 on the day prior to the MCM. Enjoy grand ceremonies, high fives from Marines, a cool medal and funny, furry, friendly mascots. Accompanied by the family festival known as “Camp Miles,” children of all ages will be sure to enjoy games, activities, and entertainment focusing on health and fitness.

MCM10K

October 30 • National Mall

From the National Mall to the Marine Corps War Memorial, the MCM10K takes runners on the final 6.2 miles of the MCM course. More spectators, energy and excitement crammed into a 10K than anywhere else. Participation in the MCM10K is a ticket to MCM glory at a fraction of the mileage.

Marine Corps Marathon

October 30 • Arlington, VA; Washington, DC

An annual indulgence. A glorious excursion. A relentless diversion. A must do. A can do. A will do. It’s not just 26.2 miles. It’s the Marine Corps Marathon. Declare intent between March 24-30 and let the lottery usher in another dedicated pursuit on route to the Marine Corps War Memorial.

Turkey Trot 10K and One-Mile

November 19 • Marine Corps Base Quantico, VA

Unleash a preemptive strike on Thanksgiving calories with the Turkey Trot 10K or Turkey Trot Mile. Featuring scenic fall foliage, a petting zoo and the wildest, most festive Turkey Trot shirt anywhere, the Turkey Trot features a final calorie burning, waist-slimming opportunity before the holiday indulgence.

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