FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
2021 MCM Weekend Officially Canceled Due to Safety Precautions
MCM, MCM50K, MCM10K Now Virtual-Only Events
QUANTICO, VA (September 24, 2021) – The 2021 Marine Corps Marathon (MCM)
Weekend events scheduled for Friday, October 29 through Sunday, October 31
in Arlington, Virginia and the nation's capital, have been canceled due to
security and safety precautions currently in place.
"After exhausting all possibilities, the opportunity to safely operate and
execute a live event is just not feasible at this time," said Rick Nealis,
director of Marine Corps Marathon Organization (MCMO). "Though we had high
hopes to welcome home our running community this October, we are excited to
still be able to celebrate the 46th running of "The People's Marathon"
virtually. We are anxiously looking forward to next year when we can
#RunWithTheMarines in person once again."
"The 46th Marine Corps Marathon is now a virtual event! We are excited and
look forward to seeing the results of your hard work and dedication over
the past year," said Colonel Brooks, commanding officer of Marine Corps
Installations National Capital Region – Marine Corps Base Quantico.
"Although we were not able to conduct a live event for 2021, we trust that
each of you understand that safety for you and our great support team took
priority. As Marines, we are trained to adapt and overcome, and this is a
great test of your ability to adapt and overcome all things this year has
presented. I ask that you run hard and with purpose, and finish strong! Be
safe everyone! Semper Fi!"
Runners currently in the live MCM, MCM10K and MCM50K categories have the
option to:
- Receive a virtual entry to the distance of the same race.
- Receive a full registration refund.
- Defer entry to 2022 at no additional fee.
Further instructions and a link to the registration change form will be
sent to the e-mail address provided by participants during registration.
The virtual MCM Weekend events including the MCM, MCM50K and MCM10K must be
completed between October 1 and November 10 - the Marine Corps Birthday.
All participants will receive via mail the corresponding participant shirt,
commemorative patch, bib and finisher medal. Runners will also have access
to an online event program, personalized finisher certificate and several
digital engagement platforms.
The 47th MCM Weekend is scheduled for October 28 - 30, 2022.
About the Marine Corps Marathon:
The Marine Corps Marathon (MCM) is one of the largest marathons in world.
Recognized as "Best Marathon in the Mid Atlantic," and the "Best Marathon
for Charities," the MCM honors honor, courage and commitment of its
participants. Also known as "The People's Marathon," runners from all 50
states and more than 50 countries participate in the MCM, the largest
marathon not to offer prize money. No federal or Marine Corps endorsement
is implied. Connect with the Marine Corps Marathon on Facebook, Twitter,
Instagram, and YouTube. #RunWithTheMarines
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