Marine Corps Marathon Semper Fi & America's Fund Team 2026

About the Event

Join us and "support through sport" at the 51st running of the Marine Corps Marathon! The MCM is the largest marathon in the world that doesn't offer prize money, instead celebrating the honor, courage, and commitment of all finishers.

Please note that this is the registration page for the Semper Fi & America's Fund Charity Team at the Marine Corps Marathon.

There are three separate categories to choose from plus Active-Duty/Veteran options:

Marine Corps Marathon (26.2 miles) free entry plus team tent access:

Runner will receive a free entry to the 51st MCM and access to the team tent in Charity Village on race day.
Runner will receive a training shirt, race day shirt, a goody bag, an invitation to Team Dinner the evening before the race, and exclusive access to Team Tent in Charity Village on race day.
Runner will pay a team fee of $100 to help cover the cost of a training shirt, race day shirt, team dinner, and team tent.
Runner will fundraise a minimum of $750 prior to October 1, 2026.

Fundraiser with tent access– you are already registered for the MCM plus race day tent access:

Runner is already registered for the MCM and would like access to the team tent in Charity Village on race day.
Runner will receive a training shirt, race day shirt, a goody bag, an invitation to Team Dinner the evening before the race, and exclusive access to Team Tent in Charity Village on race day.
Runner will pay a team fee of $100 to help cover the cost of a training shirt, race day shirt, team dinner, and team tent.
Runner will fundraise a minimum of $750 prior to October 1, 2026.

Fundraiser without tent access – you are already registered for the MCM and do not need access to the team tent on race day:

Runner registered for the MCM during general registration (after April 6) and does not need access to our team tent on race day
Runner will receive a training shirt, race day shirt, a goody bag, and an invitation to our Team Dinner the evening before the race.
Runner will pay a team fee of $75 to help cover the cost of a training shirt, race day shirt, and team dinner.
Runner will fundraise a minimum of $250 prior to October 1, 2026

Active Duty/Veteran - Marine Corps Marathon (26.2 miles) free entry plus team tent access:

Runner will receive a free entry to the 51st MCM and access to the team tent in Charity Village on race day.
Runner will receive a training shirt, race day shirt, a goody bag, an invitation to Team Dinner the evening before the race, and exclusive access to Team Tent in Charity Village on race day.
Runner will pay a team fee of $75 to help cover the cost of a training shirt, race day shirt, team dinner, and team tent.
Runner will fundraise a minimum of $1,250 prior to October 1, 2026.

Active Duty/Veteran - Fundraiser with tent access– you are already registered for the MCM plus race day tent access:

Runner is already registered for the MCM and would like access to the team tent in Charity Village on race day.
Runner will receive a training shirt, race day shirt, a goody bag, an invitation to Team Dinner the evening before the race, and exclusive access to Team Tent in Charity Village on race day.
Runner will pay a team fee of $75 to help cover the cost of a training shirt, race day shirt, team dinner, and team tent.
Runner will fundraise a minimum of $750 prior to October 1, 2026.

Active Duty/Veteran Fundraiser without tent access – you are already registered for the MCM and do not need access to the team tent on race day:

Runner registered for the MCM during general registration (after April 6) and does not need access to our team tent on race day
Runner will receive a training shirt, race day shirt, a goody bag, and an invitation to our Team Dinner the evening before the race.
Runner will pay a team fee of $50 to help cover the cost of a training shirt, race day shirt, and team dinner.
Runner will fundraise a minimum of $250 prior to October 1, 2026

If you are a Service Academy Cadet, Midshipman, or ROTC Cadet and are interested in forming a fundraising team please contact Chelsea Browne at Chelsea.Browne@thefund.org.

Races Offered

8K Fundraiser - (already registered for the inaugural MCM 8K - suggested fundraising minimum of $250)

Oct 24, 2026

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Distance — 8K Fundraiser - (already registered for the inaugural MCM 8K - suggested fundraising minimum of $250)

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Type — Running

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07:30

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$50.00

Active Duty - Fundraiser (Fundraising = $250 and participant already has own entry to the Marine Corps Marathon and does not need race day tent access)

Oct 25, 2026

straighten

Distance — Active Duty - Fundraiser (Fundraising = $250 and participant already has own entry to the Marine Corps Marathon and does not need race day tent access)

terrain

Type — Running

timer

07:55

sell

$75.00

Active Duty - Fundraiser plus tent access (Fundraising = $750 - runner is already registered for the MCM and would like race day tent access)

Oct 25, 2026

straighten

Distance — Active Duty - Fundraiser plus tent access (Fundraising = $750 - runner is already registered for the MCM and would like race day tent access)

terrain

Type — Running

timer

07:55

sell

$75.00

Active Duty - MCM Participant Guaranteed Entry (Fundraising = $1,250 & Runner receives free race registration and race day tent access)

Oct 25, 2026

straighten

Distance — Active Duty - MCM Participant Guaranteed Entry (Fundraising = $1250 & Runner receives free race registration and race day tent access)

terrain

Type — Running

timer

07:55

sell

$75.00

Fundraiser (Fundraising = $250 and participant already has own entry to the Marine Corps Marathon and does not need race day tent access)

Oct 25, 2026

straighten

Distance — Fundraiser (Fundraising = $250 and participant already has own entry to the Marine Corps Marathon and does not need race day tent access)

terrain

Type — Running

timer

07:55

sell

$75.00

Fundraiser Only (not participating in the 2026 Marine Corps Marathon - or have an entry to the MCM Historic Half)

Oct 25, 2026

straighten

Distance — Fundraiser Only (not participating in the 2026 Marine Corps Marathon - or have an entry to the MCM Historic Half)

terrain

Type — Running

timer

07:55

sell

$75.00

Fundraiser plus tent access (Fundraising = $750 - runner is already registered for the MCM and would like race day tent access)

Oct 25, 2026

straighten

Distance — 26.2 Miles

terrain

Type — Running

timer

07:55

sell

$100.00

MCM Participant Guaranteed Entry (Fundraising = $1,250 & Runner receives free race registration and will have race day tent access)

Oct 25, 2026

straighten

Distance — 26.2 Miles

terrain

Type — Running

timer

07:55

sell

$100.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Arlington.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 10.3° / 20.6°

wb_sunny 7.9° / 18.8°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 9.8 /

water_drop 68.9%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 10.3° / 20.6°

wb_sunny 7.9° / 18.8°

air 9.8 km/h

water_drop 68.9%

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About the Event

Join us and "support through sport" at the 51st running of the Marine Corps Marathon! The MCM is the largest marathon in the world that doesn't offer prize money, instead celebrating the honor, courage, and commitment of all finishers.

Please note that this is the registration page for the Semper Fi & America's Fund Charity Team at the Marine Corps Marathon.

There are three separate categories to choose from plus Active-Duty/Veteran options:

Marine Corps Marathon (26.2 miles) free entry plus team tent access:

Runner will receive a free entry to the 51st MCM and access to the team tent in Charity Village on race day.

Runner will receive a training shirt, race day shirt, a goody bag, an invitation to Team Dinner the evening before the race, and exclusive access to Team Tent in Charity Village on race day.

Runner will pay a team fee of $100 to help cover the cost of a training shirt, race day shirt, team dinner, and team tent.

Runner will fundraise a minimum of $750 prior to October 1, 2026.

Fundraiser with tent access– you are already registered for the MCM plus race day tent access:

Runner is already registered for the MCM and would like access to the team tent in Charity Village on race day.

Runner will receive a training shirt, race day shirt, a goody bag, an invitation to Team Dinner the evening before the race, and exclusive access to Team Tent in Charity Village on race day.

Runner will pay a team fee of $100 to help cover the cost of a training shirt, race day shirt, team dinner, and team tent.

Runner will fundraise a minimum of $750 prior to October 1, 2026.

Fundraiser without tent access – you are already registered for the MCM and do not need access to the team tent on race day:

Runner registered for the MCM during general registration (after April 6) and does not need access to our team tent on race day

Runner will receive a training shirt, race day shirt, a goody bag, and an invitation to our Team Dinner the evening before the race.

Runner will pay a team fee of $75 to help cover the cost of a training shirt, race day shirt, and team dinner.

Runner will fundraise a minimum of $250 prior to October 1, 2026

Active Duty/Veteran - Marine Corps Marathon (26.2 miles) free entry plus team tent access:

Runner will receive a free entry to the 51st MCM and access to the team tent in Charity Village on race day.

Runner will receive a training shirt, race day shirt, a goody bag, an invitation to Team Dinner the evening before the race, and exclusive access to Team Tent in Charity Village on race day.

Runner will pay a team fee of $75 to help cover the cost of a training shirt, race day shirt, team dinner, and team tent.

Runner will fundraise a minimum of $1,250 prior to October 1, 2026.

Active Duty/Veteran - Fundraiser with tent access– you are already registered for the MCM plus race day tent access:

Runner is already registered for the MCM and would like access to the team tent in Charity Village on race day.

Runner will receive a training shirt, race day shirt, a goody bag, an invitation to Team Dinner the evening before the race, and exclusive access to Team Tent in Charity Village on race day.

Runner will pay a team fee of $75 to help cover the cost of a training shirt, race day shirt, team dinner, and team tent.

Runner will fundraise a minimum of $750 prior to October 1, 2026.

Active Duty/Veteran Fundraiser without tent access – you are already registered for the MCM and do not need access to the team tent on race day:

Runner registered for the MCM during general registration (after April 6) and does not need access to our team tent on race day

Runner will receive a training shirt, race day shirt, a goody bag, and an invitation to our Team Dinner the evening before the race.

Runner will pay a team fee of $50 to help cover the cost of a training shirt, race day shirt, and team dinner.

Runner will fundraise a minimum of $250 prior to October 1, 2026

If you are a Service Academy Cadet, Midshipman, or ROTC Cadet and are interested in forming a fundraising team please contact Chelsea Browne at Chelsea.Browne@thefund.org.

Races Offered

8K Fundraiser - (already registered for the inaugural MCM 8K - suggested fundraising minimum of $250)

Active Duty - Fundraiser (Fundraising = $250 and participant already has own entry to the Marine Corps Marathon and does not need race day tent access)

Active Duty - Fundraiser plus tent access (Fundraising = $750 - runner is already registered for the MCM and would like race day tent access)

Active Duty - MCM Participant Guaranteed Entry (Fundraising = $1,250 & Runner receives free race registration and race day tent access)

Fundraiser (Fundraising = $250 and participant already has own entry to the Marine Corps Marathon and does not need race day tent access)

Fundraiser Only (not participating in the 2026 Marine Corps Marathon - or have an entry to the MCM Historic Half)

Fundraiser plus tent access (Fundraising = $750 - runner is already registered for the MCM and would like race day tent access)

MCM Participant Guaranteed Entry (Fundraising = $1,250 & Runner receives free race registration and will have race day tent access)

Weather Overview

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