FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Marine Corps Marathon Lottery Opens March 22-29
Brooks Unveils Special MCM Apparel Available for Purchase during Lottery
QUANTICO, VA (March 15, 2017) - Committing to run a marathon is no easy
task, but runners worldwide will soon take on the challenge to run the 42nd
Marine Corps Marathon (MCM) as the MCM Lottery opens a week from today on
Wednesday, March 22 at www.marinemarathon.com.
The MCM Lottery is open to anyone age 14 and above. The Lottery remains
open to the public for eight days through March 29, with participants being
notified of their registration status by email on March 30.
Lottery participants will not be charged any fees until officially selected
and registered for the 42nd MCM, which will be held on Sunday, Oct. 22 in
Arlington, VA and throughout the nation's capital. The MCM registration fee
is $160 and will attract runners from every state and around the world.
During the MCM Lottery, numerous products also are available for purchase
including the new line of MCM training gear by Brooks. The limited edition
line of shirts features motivational sayings perfect for those training for
the MCM, as well as a shirt exclusively for first-time marathoners.
Brooks' MCM apparel is made of very comfortable moisture-transferring
fabric. T-shirts are specifically designed for both men and women with
sizes ranges from XXS to XL. Lottery participants can purchase the
breathable DriLayer® unisex training hat commemorating the 2017 MCM. The
cap's technical fabric transfers moisture away from the head while the
adjustable strap provides customized fit.
Also available for purchase is the highly successful, customized marathon
training program from runcoach® for a special MCM-runners only price of
$20. Runners seeking a customized marathon training program can purchase
the interactive training program enabling individuals to create a
personalized plan, whether taking part as a new MCM participant or working
to improve on his/her marathon finish time.
Additionally, runners may purchase a discounted photo package from
MarathonFoto, the MCM photography partner. The coupon affords $100 of
purchasing power toward photo products or digital images for just $65. The
photo company will capture images of every runner in multiple scenic
locations along the course.
During the Lottery, runners may also purchase tickets to the MCM's Carbo
Dining In, the military-style event and pasta buffet held the night prior
to the Marathon. The Carbo Dining In will be held on Oct. 21 at the MCM
headquarters hotel, the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center,
located at National Harbor, MD. Tickets are $65 per person and $30 for
those under age five.
Visit www.marinemarathon.com for more information about MCM Weekend.
Honoring the dedication, sportsmanship, and patriotism of its participants,
the Marine Corps Marathon (MCM) is also known as "The People's Marathon,"
as runners from all walks of life annually participate. The 42nd MCM,
organized by the Marine Corps Marathon Organization (MCMO) and United
States Marine Corps, will be held October 22, 2017 in Arlington, VA. The
MCM is sponsored by Brooks, Arlington County and GEICO Military. No federal
or Marine Corps endorsement is implied. #RunWithTheMarines
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