2026 Marine Corps Marathon
Expected Race Date
~Oct 2026
Date not yet announced — this is when the race usually runs.
Location
Washington, DC
Quick facts
- Date
- around October 2026 (expected)
- Location
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi)
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
The Experience
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Quantico 12k
Date of Event: 08.22.2026
Days Till Event: 83
Rise to the Challenge and #RunWithTheMarines through the grounds of the Officer Candidates School (OCS). The 7.46 mile course offers unique access to the training area for future Marine leaders.
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10.24.2026
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Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Rolling Hills
Quality Score
first year
no finisher counts yet
small race — neutral
needs a few years of results
limited extras
no finisher data yet
no winner time yet
typical high 67°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
48°
Afternoon (High)
67°
Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish
0.1"
Precipitation
10 mph
Wind
66%
Humidity
Frequently asked
When is the 2026 Marine Corps Marathon?
The 2026 Marine Corps Marathon hasn't announced its next date yet, but it typically takes place around October 2026 (expected).
Where does the 2026 Marine Corps Marathon take place?
It takes place in Washington, District of Columbia.
What distances does the 2026 Marine Corps Marathon offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles).
Is the 2026 Marine Corps Marathon course flat and good for a PR?
The 2026 Marine Corps Marathon is a rolling hills, loop course course.
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