Marine Corps Marathon

起伏 course in Washington, DC, 美国 with about 220 m of climbing. Next edition 25 October 2026.

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Where does the Marine Corps Marathon run?

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.

What is the Marine Corps Marathon course like?

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
起伏
First run
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Frequently asked questions

Short answers computed from the directory's own data — the race date, the course profile and the climbing — with the sources for each given below.

When is the next Marine Corps Marathon?

The next edition is listed for 25 October 2026. Race days move slightly from year to year, so confirm the date with the organizer before booking travel.

How hilly is the Marine Corps Marathon course?

The directory classifies the course as 起伏, with about 220 m of total climbing across the 42.195 km. The figure is an estimate of climbing, not a survey measurement.

Is the Marine Corps Marathon a good first marathon?

The directory lists it as debut-friendly: the climbing is modest, and the field, the time limit and the organisation suit a first 42.195 km.

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Sources for this page

What each source below is used for on this page, and where to check this race yourself.

  • World Athletics — the label calendar and the road-race regulations. Used to check whether the race holds a World Athletics label, and its elite competition details.
  • AIMS — the international course-measurement standard behind the 42.195 km distance, and the AIMS race calendar.
  • The organizer's own publications — course maps, race handbooks and published results. The date, course character and climbing on this page are compiled from them and re-checked each season.

Where do these facts come from?

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 14 October 2026