After a year when the Marine Corps Marathon became a virtual race instead of a mass gathering of runners on the streets of the District, the tradition, spectacle and excitement return as a live, in-person event on Oct. 29.
The Marine Corps Marathon Organization says the 2021 Marine Corps Marathon Weekend will be held live and in-person at the end of October in Arlington, Virginia and the nation’s capital. Last year's marathon weekend was virtual-only because of coronavirus concerns. “Throughout my many years heading the MCM Organization, we have faced various challenges and hurdled them all, often repeating the Marine Corps mantra to 'adapt and overcome.' This.
The 2020 Marine Corps Marathon went virtual because of the coronavirus pandemic. Author: Matt Pusatory (WUSA9) Updated: 6:49 AM EDT May 19, 2021
QUANTICO, Va. The Marine Corps Marathon Organization says the 2021 Marine Corps Marathon Weekend will be held live and in-person at the end of October in Arlington, Virginia and the nation’s capital.
Last year s marathon weekend was virtual-only because of coronavirus concerns.
“Throughout my many years heading the MCM Organization, we have faced various challenges and hurdled them all, often repeating the Marine Corps mantra to adapt and overcome. This year will be no different,” said Organization Director Rick Nealis in a release, “The MCM’s mission is to highlight the high standards and organizational excellence of the United States Marine Corps and we are excited to showcase that as we plan to safely gather and celebrate the 46th MCM in person.”
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Good news for runners: the Marine Corps Marathon will take place in-person this year after it was held virtually in 2020 due to Covid. The 26.2-mile race follows a course through DC and Arlington, and typically sees more than 20,000 participants. This year, the marathon and accompanying races and events will be held over the weekend of October 29 through 31.
This news comes as Virginia plans to fully reopen May 28, with DC following June 11. A bevy of races were forced to pivot to virtual platforms over the last year due to social distancing measures, a move that economically impacted the running industry.
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