Press Release - Marine Corps Marathon - 6/4/12

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

          You Can Still Get Into the 37th Marine Corps Marathon 

  Runners Can Capture MCM Bib through Transfer Program & Charity Partners

QUANTICO, VA (June 4, 2012) - Although the 2 hour, 41 minute sellout of the 
37th Marine Corps Marathon (MCM) was surprising to many who were not able 
to register before the record closeout, the MCM still offers two ways into 
this year's event either through the MCM Transfer Program or a MCM Charity 
Partner. 

On Wednesday, June 20 the MCM Transfer Program will open to runners who are 
registered to participate in the 37th MCM, but are not able to do so. 
Through the MCM Transfer Program, registered runners can shift their MCM 
entry to a nonregistered runner, who will have the opportunity to 
participate in "The People's Marathon." Only registered runners can 
transfer their spots in the 2012 MCM to another individual. 

Many of the 101 MCM Charity Partners also have marathon entries available 
for those wanting to run 26.2 miles while supporting a worthy cause. 
Details about each MCM Charity Partner and their MCM programs are available 
on the charity page of the MCM website at www.marinemarathon.com. 

All registered MCM participants transferring their entry to another runner 
have until Aug. 31 to complete the transfer form that will be available 
starting June 20. Completion of this form initiates the transfer process in 
which the registered runner is emailed a unique code, link and password to 
send to a runner of their choice, who will gain access to the 37th MCM. 

Runners who are newly registered through the MCM Transfer Program are 
required to pay a $30 transfer fee before Sept. 7 to complete the 
registration process. Once registered, these participants will enjoy all of 
the benefits of MCM participants. All transfers between runners must be 
completed through the MCM Transfer Program to be included in official 
results. 

Registered runners can locate fellow marathoners seeking their coveted spot 
on the MCM Facebook page or MCM Message Board, which are both located on 
the MCM website. 

MCM registered runners can also choose to transfer from the full marathon 
to the 6.2 mile MCM10K at no cost. Transfer from the MCM to the MCM10K is 
open now but must be completed by Sept. 7.  The MCM to MCM10K transfer form 
is available on the registration page of the MCM website. 

The Marine Corps Marathon honors the dedication, sportsmanship and 
patriotism of its participants. Runners from all walks of life participate 
in the largest marathon not to offer prize money, earning the name "The 
People's Marathon." 

The 37th MCM will be held on October 28, 2012 in Arlington, VA. No federal 
or Marine Corps endorsement is implied.

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