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Ultramarathon Man to Run Inaugural MCM50K
Dean Karnazes announced as featured speaker at MCM Carbo Dining In
QUANTICO, VA (March 19, 2019) - Renowned ultramarathoner and bestselling
author, Dean Karnazes, is set to run the inaugural MCM50K on Oct. 27 in
Arlington, VA. Karnazes, named by TIME magazine as one of the "100 Most
Influential People in the World," will also be the featured speaker at the
MCM Carbo Dining In on Oct. 26, as part of MCM Weekend.
The MCM50K sold out in one hour and is set to be the largest ultra in the
United States with nearly double the participants of the 2018 record.
Karnazes will add running with the Marines to his impressive resume that
includes running 50 marathons in all 50 states in 50 consecutive days;
competing on all seven continents; winning the ESPN ESPY Award for Best
Outdoor Athlete; and being a three-time winner of Competitor magazine's
Endurance Athlete of the Year. The NY Times bestselling author has pushed
his body and mind to inconceivable limits, such as running across the
Sahara Desert and the South Pole; 350 continuous miles without sleep for
three nights; and as a solo participant in ten different 200-mile relay
races.
"I am thrilled and honored to be part of the inaugural MCM ultramarathon.
Going beyond the marathon is the ultimate test of human endurance and I
look forward to the challenge," shares Karnazes.
Runners have the opportunity to purchase tickets to the Carbo Dining In
featuring the Ultramarathon Man. Karnazes is slated to speak about his
stories of persistence, perseverance and unlocking inner strength during
the MCM's pasta dinner.
When Saturday, Oct. 26
Where Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center at
National Harbor, MD
Time 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Cost $65
Menu A fabulous buffet of decadent pastas, salads, deserts and more.
Gluten free options are available.
Tickets for the Carbo Dining In are available for purchase during MCM
registrations. Key registration dates are:
- March 19 - MCM Rush Registration. Begins at noon today (March 19) and
will close at 12:20 p.m. OR as soon as 7,000 runners have registered.
Achieving this registration plateau would prompt Rush Registration to close
prior to the planned 20-minute duration.
- March 20-26 - MCM Lottery. Runners may declare their intent to run the
MCM by signing up for the Lottery from noon on March 20 to noon on March
26. All registered runners will be notified of their status through email
on March 27.
The Carbo Dining In, held prior to "The People's Marathon," pays homage to
a traditional military 'dining in,' with casual dress for the many runners
who will embark on the MCM in Arlington, VA and throughout the nation's
capital the following morning. The Dining In also includes live
entertainment while fostering camaraderie and esprit de corps.
The 44th MCM will take place on Oct. 27 in Arlington, VA and the nation's
capital. This annual event hosts 30,000 runners and more than 150,000
spectators. Entries are $180 plus a processing fee and are available to
runners ages 14-and-older at www.marinemarathon.com.
The Marine Corps Marathon (MCM), known as "The People's Marathon," promotes
physical fitness and generates community goodwill while showcasing the high
standards and discipline of the United States Marine Corps. Annually ranked
as one of the largest marathons in the US and the world, the MCM welcomes
runners from all 50 states and more than 60 countries. No federal or Marine
Corps endorsement is implied. Connect with the Marine Corps Marathon on
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and Flickr. #RunWithTheMarines
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