Press Release - Marine Corps Marathon - 9/12/22

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

      New Locations for MCM Runners Village and MCM Kids Run Announced
             Both events will now be hosted in National Landing       
              
QUANTICO, VA (September 12, 2022) - The Marine Corps Marathon Organization 
(MCMO) announced new locations for the 2022 Marine Corps Marathon (MCM) 
Runners Village and MCM Kids Run during a press conference this morning at 
Long Bridge Park in National Landing.

The 2022 Runners Village Gateway for the MCM and MCM50K will now be located 
at the intersection of Army Navy Drive and S. Fern Street. Upon entering 
the Gateway, runners will now proceed along Army Navy Drive and up Route 
110 to access several banks of port-a-johns and the United Parcel Service 
(UPS) Baggage Trucks on their way to the Start Line. The baggage trucks 
will be open from 5:00 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. 

Participants can still utilize the Pentagon metro station to access the 
Runners Village Gateway as well as the Pentagon City station. The metro 
will open at 5:00 a.m. to assist with transportation on event morning.

Children, ages 5 to 12, participating in the MCM Kids Run will now take on 
a secured and fun one mile course through Long Bridge Park in Arlington, 
Va., mostly utilizing the beautiful esplanade. Dozens of uniformed Marines 
will be located throughout the route as well as the Family Link Up tent, 
start and finish line to ensure all children are motivated and safe.

This year also marks the return of the Healthy School Awards, awarded to 
the top five schools with the most registered student participants. This 
award includes a $1,000 monetary donation to the school’s physical 
education department from MCMO partner, Sodexo.

Registration for the MCM Kids Run is still open at www.marinemarathon.com. 
Schools and organizations can register as a group by contacting 
.

Free parking is available for both the MCM Kids Run and for the Runners 
Village Gateway at the underground lot located at 23rd and Crystal Drive. A 
shuttle will be provided to transport participants for both days.

Maps, additional transportation information and more can be found at 
www.marinemarathon.com.

About the Marine Corps Marathon:

The Marine Corps Marathon (MCM) is one of the largest marathons in the 
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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