Marine Corps Marathon

The People's Marathon, run through Washington past the monuments, the Mall and the Pentagon, finishing up the hill at the Marine Corps War Memorial. No prize money, big field, October weather.

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Where it runs

Marine Corps Marathon course map: the route through Washington, DC, with the start and the finish marked.
Washington, DC Marathon course map — start, finish and route.

Interactive map

The trace follows the organizer's published course, simplified for the screen: the orange dot is the start, the dark dot the finish. Scroll to zoom, drag to pan.

About this race

The People's Marathon, run through Washington past the monuments, the Mall and the Pentagon, finishing up the hill at the Marine Corps War Memorial. No prize money, big field, October weather.

Next edition
25 October 2026
Elevation gain
220 m
Profile
Undulating
First run
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About these facts

Dates, course type, climbing and time limits are compiled from the organizer's publications and re-checked each season; elevation is an estimate of total climbing rather than a survey figure. Always confirm race-day details with the organizer before making plans.

Last reviewed 28 September 2026