Ultra-endurance events are seeing a considerable spike in popularity as athletes look to redefine the traditional tests of strength and stamina.
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The eagerly anticipated registration date for the 33rd
Marine Corps Marathon has been announced! Log on to www.marinemarathon.com beginning at
noon eastern time on April 30 to secure a spot on the Arlington, Va., start
line on October 26.
Runners in the national capital region can avoid the anticipated online frenzy and register early at the MCM Registration Rally at Pentagon Row on April 29 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. 1,000 guaranteed entries will be available to would-be marathoners. The fourth annual Registration Rally will feature food sampling, health and fitness products, giveaways from Pentagon Row merchants, live music and more. Be sure to be a part of the action and mark your calendar today.
Join Miles and Molly, the MCM Mascots, as well as Marines
and the Fredericksburg community for the Semper Fred Fun Run, a two mile
run/walk for families and fitness enthusiasts of all ages, beginning at 7:15
a.m. on Sunday, May 18. Semper Fred starts and finishes near the Fredericksburg
Expo & Conference Center on Carl D. Silver Parkway. Registration for Semper Fred is now open. Simply log on to www.marinecorpshistorichalf.com
and click on Register.
The first race of the new MCM Event Series, the Butler
Relay, to be held on March 29, will feature two-person teams completing a 10K
course in two waves. The course
includes off-road trails and main roadways with the start and finish on the
newly renovated Butler Stadium.
The Butler Relay will be limited to a race field of 1,000
runners. Runners may sign up with a partner, or as an individual, and must
complete the 10K distance in either the male, female or mixed categories.
Online registration for the Butler Relay is now open at www.marinemarathon.com.
Pre-registration is required. The Butler Relay is open to all participants ages
10 and up.
Runners who are registered for the Marine Corps Historic
Half can sign up for the free Virtual Trainer provided by New Balance. Coach Jeff Galloway provides runners
with Half Marathon training plans that are a balance of aerobic, anaerobic and
cross-training workouts. These training programs are built to get people of all
levels across the finish line, from the first-timer to the seasoned veteran!
Register for this free service at www.marinecorpshistorichalf.comand
click on training.
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