Marathon

Marine Corps Marathon

Washington, United States October 42.195 km
Historic World Major Bucket List Urban Scenic Point to Point Large Competitive

Next Race

Oct 25, 2026

Course & Elevation

The MCM course is a scenic point-to-point route starting at Iwo Jima Memorial and finishing at the Marine Corps War Memorial, passing through iconic Washington DC landmarks including the National Mall, monuments, and memorial sites. The course features relatively gentle rolling terrain with two significant climbs near the start and a final iconic finish.

Course Facts

Distance 42.195 km
Elevation Gain 380 m
Surface road
Profile Rolling

📈 Elevation Profile

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380m total gain • Rolling profile

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Washington, United States • 42.195km road

🌤️ Weather on Race Day

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14°C

Temperature

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55%

Humidity

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25%

Rain Chance

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Crisp autumn weather with mild temperatures ideal for distance running. Clear skies are common with occasional morning chill.

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