SPECTATOR GUIDE

Thousands of spectators and community members come out to support runners for all of the Marine Corps Historic Half Events. With live entertainment, historic landmarks, beautiful neighborhoods and local businesses lining the course, Fredericksburg offers an ideal backdrop for motivating the masses. We wanted to share some tips to help you cheer everyone on:

∙ Be vibrant. Wear bright colors or a costume to get your runner’s attention. The same goes for signs!

∙ Know your runner’s pace-per-mile. This will help you plan where to see your runner along the course.

∙ Be informed. Register for Track-A-Runner services for real-time updates sent via email, text message, Facebook or Twitter. Be sure to note your runner’s bib number for tracking.

∙ Be aware of your position on the course. If you’re more than a mile from the finish line, avoid shouting, “You’re almost there!” to runners.

∙ Remember that only registered runners should be on the course. This is designated by their bibs. Give them the right-of-way by staying on the curb and off the streets.

∙ Plan a post-event link up. Designate a place at the Finish Festival to meet up with your runner, and enjoy the free entertainment.

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Click each section for location.

Historic

Half

and Devil Dog Double Start

The pre-event ceremony begins at 5:30 a.m., with all the pageantry and excitement expected of a Marine Corps organized event. Start line is located at Carl D. Silver Parkway and Gordon W. Shelton Boulevard. The race will begin at 5:58 a.m. for wheeled athletes and Duos and 6:00 a.m. for runners with the blast of a Howitzer.

Semper 5ive Start

The Semper 5ive start line is located at James Monroe High School. Send your runner off with cheers at 6 a.m. Semper 5ive start line spectators will be responsible for their own transportation back to the finish area. Shuttles will only run from the parking areas prior to the event start.

Caroline Street

Cheer on Historic Half and Devil Dog Double runners while enjoying the historic sites in downtown Fredericksburg. Check out some of the local shops while you are there!

Mary Washington Boulevard and Care Way

Non-stop screaming, yelling and shouting is required to propel runners as they are conquering “Hospital Hill,” the most challenging portion of the course.

Finish (near Wegmans)

Welcome runners home at the finish line for all three events. You can even cheer on your Devil Dog Double runner as they turn back out for their final five miles.

Participants have the option to link their personal wearables to their account to track their run and submit results. Log into your participant account to view wearable options.

Sync your device under the “Your Devices” tab in your participant account prior to starting your virtual event. Once connected, the activity from your device will sync directly to your account.

After completing the virtual Marine Corps Historic Half event(s), runners must submit their results through their haku account between May 6 and May 21, 2023.

Results may be submitted via a link to a public page from an app, a screenshot, a photo of a watch or treadmill or directly from a supported wearable device. Ensure to record both distance and time in your submission.

TO DOWNLOAD YOUR VIRTUAL BIB:

1. Log into your participant account.

2. Click on “Your Registrations”.

3. Click on MCM Weekend registration.

4. Click “Get Your Virtual Bib”. Each bib will feature your assigned bib number.

TO CONNECT/SYNC YOUR WEARABLE:

1. Log into your participant account.

2. Click on “Your Devices” at the top of the screen.

3. In the “Manage” tab, click connect under your device.

4. You will be prompted to log into your wearable device. Don’t have a wearable device? Download the free Fitbit app on your smartphone and use the MobileRun® feature to track pace, time and distance.

MCHH Finisher Certificates will be available as soon as runners upload results. Accessible through a participant’s haku account, the certificate includes the runner’s name and finish time, and may be shared digitally or printed for framing.

DOWNLOAD YOUR FINISHER CERTIFICATE STEP-BY-STEP

1. Log into Participant Account

2. Click “Your Registrations”

3. On the right side, click on “See Your Finisher Details”

4. Click on “View Your Results”

5. Click on “Download Finisher Certificate”