#FlyWashington Magazine Fall 2017 | Page 57

MCM Kids Run Photo: Courtesy of the Marine Corps Marathon Marines Cheer on Runners Photo: Courtesy of the Marine Corps Marathon registered runner spots opened on March 22 and ended on March 29. It’s not a very large window to squeeze into given the allotted time, however the good news is that if you won a spot, you found out on March 30. While the MCM is sold out for this year’s event, runners still can register to run with any of the MCM’s 88 Charity Partners available through the website at www.marinemarathon.com, or through the offi cial MCM Transfer Program that opened on July 12. Finishers Medal Photo: Courtesy of the Marine Corps Marathon MCM Weekend each October includes a myriad of other activities, including the MCM10K, held in conjunction with the Marathon; the MCM Kids Run — a one-mile fun run for kids ages 5 to 12; the two day Health & Fitness Expo, at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center located in National Harbor and the Carbo Dining In pasta celebration hosted the evening prior to the MCM. On October 22 , 2017, whether you want to cheer runners off at the starting line on Route 110 in Arlington at 7:55 a.m., or cheer them to the fi nish at the U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial, the inspiring Marine Corps Marathon is not to be missed. Visit www. marinemarathon.com for more information. #RunWithTheMarines AUTUMN 2017 55 FLYWASHINGTON.COM