FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Marine Corps Marathon Gains Approval to Manage Military Running Team
QUANTICO, VA (April 19, 2016) - The Marine Corps Marathon (MCM)
organization has received approval to assume management of the All-Marine
Running Program, which includes the United States Marine Corps Team of
Active Duty and Activated Reserve athletes, known as All-Marine runners.
All-Marine athletes have represented the United States Marine Corps in
national and international distance running events, including cross-country
races, half marathons and marathons. Historically, the All-Marine Running
Program has been managed by the Semper Fit and Recreation Branch of the
Marine and Family Programs Division, Headquarters Marine Corps.
Through a recently signed agreement, authority for the All-Marine Running
Program has been delegated to the Director of the Marine Corps Marathon.
According to MCM Director Rick Nealis, the All-Marine Running Program "is a
natural fit."
"While as an organization the MCM is centered on long distance running, our
mission is to promote physical fitness, showcase the U.S. Marine Corps and
generate community goodwill," says Nealis. "All facets of the mission will
be reflected through the training and participation of these impressive
Marine athletes."
As a result, the MCM will assume management, funding and coordination of
the All-Marine Running Program to include the review of runner
applications, team selection process, fielding of the 2016 team, annual
event schedule and travel for athletes.
The MCM anticipates All-Marine Running Team members will participate in
annual events such as the Marine Corps Marathon through the Challenge Cup
and Armed Forces Competitions; Armed Forces Cross Country Championship; the
Marine Corps 17.75K; Marine Corps Historic Half; Quantico 12K; Turkey Trot
10K and the Warriors of the Sea competition in England.
The MCM expects to hire a professional coach. In addition, the MCM is
seeking throughout the Marine Corps, male and female runners interested in
being part of the All-Marine Running Team. Finish time requirements to
apply for the All-Marine Running Team are included below:
Call for All-Marine Runners
Marines must meet one of the following distances and minimum finish times
within the past 24 months:
| Event | Finish Time | Pace Per Mile |
| Men |
| 10K | 17:00 | 5:29 |
| 5K | 35:00 | 5:38 |
| 10 Mile | 58:00 | 5:48 |
| Half Marathon (13.1 miles) | 1:18:00 | 5:57 |
| Marathon (26.2 miles) | 2:48:00 | 6:24 |
| Women |
| 5K | 20:00 | 6:27 |
| 10K | 41:00 | 6:37 |
| 10 Mile | 1:08:00 | 6:48 |
| Half Marathon (13.1 miles) | 1:32:00 | 7:02 |
| Marathon (26.2 miles) | 3:15:00 | 7:27 |
Interested Marines can obtain the All-Marine Team application form at:
http://www.usmc-mccs.org/mccs/assets/File/PDFs/Sports_Application.pdf
For additional information about applying for the All-Marine Running Team
contact Mark Williams, All-Marine Running Program manager, at
or visit All-Marine Sports:
http://www.usmc-mccs.org/services/fitness/all-marine-sports.
The Marine Corps Marathon (MCM) is voted the "Best Marathon in the Mid
Atlantic" and "Best Marathon for Spectators." The MCM honors the
dedication, sportsmanship and patriotism of its participants. Also known as
"The People's Marathon," runners from all walks of life participate in the
MCM, the largest marathon not to offer prize money. The 41st MCM will be
held on October 30, 2016 in Arlington, VA. No federal or Marine Corps
endorsement is implied. #RunWithTheMarines
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