MARINE CORPS MARATHON ORGANIZATION, MARATHONFOTO AND COMMUNICATIONS, STRATEGY & OPERATIONS, MCINCR - MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO
SCHEDULE EVENTS OF
Friday, October 25
MCM Health & Fitness Expo • Free Admission | Family & Friends Welcome
Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, 201 Waterfront St., Oxon Hill, MD 20745
Move through Packet Pick-up to sample nutritious food, explore recovery products and snap motivating selfies. The exhibit floor features sponsors, charities and vendors offering great giveaways, wellness, literature and selling the latest running products. The Expo also showcases several licensed vendors selling MCM-branded merchandise from apparel to art.
MCM Hall of Fame Dinner • Invitation Only
Doubletree by Hilton Washington DC-Crystal City, 300 Army Navy Dr., Arlington, VA 22202
Saturday, October 26
MCM Health & Fitness Expo • Free Admission | Family & Friends Welcome
Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, 201 Waterfront St., Oxon Hill, MD 20745
Move through Packet Pick-up to sample nutritious food, explore recovery products and snap motivating selfies. The exhibit floor features sponsors, charities and vendors offering great giveaways, wellness, literature and selling the latest running products. The Expo also showcases several licensed vendors selling MCM-branded merchandise from apparel to art.
MCM Kids Run
North Pentagon Parking Lot, Arlington,VA 22202
Pre- and post-event hospitality, activities, entertainment, games and mascots make this an unforgettable event. The Kids Run is a one mile fun run for children ages 5-12 and offers families eight start time options between 9:20 a.m. and 11:40 a.m.
Join us for the official opening ceremony of the Armed Forces Marathon Championship where you will be able to meet the participating teams, Presentation of Colors, National Anthem and enjoy a performance by the Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon.
Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, 201 Waterfront St., Oxon Hill, MD 20745
Sunday, October 27
MCM50K
Route 110 in Arlington, VA
MCM10K
National Mall in front of the National Gallery of Art West Building
49th Marine Corps Marathon • Wheels
Route 110 in Arlington, VA
49th Marine Corps Marathon • Duos
Route 110 in Arlington, VA
49th Marine Corps Marathon
Route 110 in Arlington, VA
MCM Finish Festival
Downtown Rosslyn
After enjoying hospitality and posing with MarathonFoto for a picture in front of the iconic Marine Corps War Memorial, MCM, MCM50K and MCM10K finishers will proceed to downtown Rosslyn. Runners and spectators can visit the MCM Recover Brands Finisher Store, reunite in Family Link Up, enjoy a beer from Stone Brewing and see live musical performances.
MCM10K Award Ceremony • Top 3 Male and Female Finishers
Awards Podium, Finish Line Area
MCM, MCM Hand Cycles & Special Olympics Awards Ceremony • Top 3 Male and Female Finishers
Awards Podium, Finish Line Area
MCM50K & Military Awards Ceremony
Awards Podium, Finish Line Area
Penguin Award Presentation • Awarded to the last official MCM finisher
MCM Finish Arch
SECURITY INFO
Safety is paramount during the Marine Corps Marathon. If anything unexpected happens during the race that requires a delay, reroute or stoppage, please listen to and obey authorities and race personnel.
All bags, backpacks and persons are subject to screening. In Case of Emergency Evacuation: Please follow the instructions of security/police officers or public address system.
SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING
PLEASE REPOST ANY SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITIES TO THE POLICE OR DIAL 911.
REMEMBER TO CELEBRATE BEING MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!
Whether you’ve reached the finish line at the Marine Corps War Memorial, on a treadmill, or at your own front door, we’d love to celebrate your amazing success.
Tag us on social media or share your photo with us as you pose with your finisher medal.
Leaderboard Transportation Guidance Important Weekend Messages
Spectators/Viewing Locations
TRANSPORTATION
Runners and spectators can utilize a variety of transportation options during the MCM Weekend to arrive at event locations in Arlington, VA and Washington, D.C.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25 - SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26
METRO
MCM Health & Fitness Expo
Take Metro to Eisenhower station (YELLOW line), then enjoy a free shuttle to National Harbor. Shuttles will run on Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. and on Saturday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
MCM Kids Run
Take Metro to the Pentagon station (YELLOW or BLUE line), then ride the free shuttle to the start line.
PARKING
MCM Health & Fitness Expo
Paid parking is available at the Gaylord National Resort and in nearby National Harbor.
MCM Kids Run
Limited parking is available in the South Pentagon Parking lot in lanes 21-32. This is walking distance to the shuttles located at the Pentagon station. Paid parking is available at the nearby Fashion Centre at Pentagon City. Families can then Metro from the Pentagon City station to the Pentagon station to access the shuttles. Last shuttle for MCM Kids Run occurs at 12:00 p.m.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27
METRO
The Metro will be opening at 5:00 a.m. on event morning.
Getting around the nation’s capital and Arlington, VA is easy with the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (Metro). Runners are encouraged to become familiar with the Metro map in advance of event morning and be aware of the most convenient stations to access preferred locations. In advance of MCM Weekend, runners and spectators should purchase a Metro SmarTrip® card.
>> To the MCM10K: The Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter station (YELLOW or GREEN line) is most convenient to the MCM10K start. Other nearby options include L’Enfant Plaza (YELLOW, GREEN, BLUE or ORANGE line) or Smithsonian (BLUE, ORANGE or SILVER lines).
>> To the MCM and MCM50K Start: Access the Runners Village through the Pentagon station (BLUE line). If you are staying at a Rosslyn area hotel, it is recommended to take the Rosslyn metro to the Pentagon stop.
>> On Course:
• Smithsonian station (BLUE, ORANGE or SILVER lines) offers access to the National Mall for a stretch of the MCM course between miles 17-20.
• Crystal City station (YELLOW or BLUE line) delivers visitors to miles 22-23 of the MCM course and miles 3-4 of the MCM10K course.
• L’Enfant Plaza station (YELLOW, GREEN, BLUE, ORANGE or SILVER lines) takes individuals to the Beat the Bridge location at Mile 20.
• Arlington Cemetery (BLUE line) opens on event morning at 8:30 a.m. and is a short walk to mile 25 of the MCM course, mile 5 of the MCM10K course and the official finish line at the Marine Corps War Memorial.
>> To the Finish: Use the Rosslyn station (BLUE, ORANGE or SILVER lines) to arrive at the Finish Festival and walk to the finish line at the Marine Corps War Memorial.
TRANSPORTATION
Runners and spectators can utilize a variety of transportation options during the MCM Weekend to arrive at event locations in Arlington, VA and Washington, D.C.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27
PARKING
MCM10K Start
There is no designated parking location for the MCM10K. Participants may seek locations in nearby downtown DC but are encouraged to Metro to the event start line.
MCM and MCM50K Start
Free parking is available courtesy of the Crystal City Business Improvement District in the underground lots located at the intersection of 23rd and Crystal Drive.
SHUTTLES
To the MCM Start
>> From Crystal City: Shuttles will follow a route from 23rd Street and Crystal Drive in Crystal City to Runners Village in the Pentagon North Parking lot from 4:30-7:30 a.m.
>> From the Gaylord National Resort: From 4:30–6 a.m., MCMO offers runners-only shuttles to Eisenhower Metro station from the Gaylord National Resort. Spectator shuttles between National Harbor and the Eisenhower Metro station will begin at 6 a.m. MCM10K participants will be able to access a runners-only shuttle to the MCM10K start line from 4:30 -6 a.m.
>> MCM Four Star Participants: Runners that purchased an MCM Four Star Package will be transported via ‘RunnersOnly’ shuttles beginning at 5 a.m. MCM and MCM50K Four Star participants will be shuttled directly to Runners Village and MCM10K Four Star participants will be shuttled to the MCM10K start located at the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
From the Finish
>> From Rosslyn/Finish Festival: Finish shuttles will be located in the Finish Festival on Oak Street and Wilson Blvd and will return runners and spectators to 23rd Street and Crystal Drive in Crystal City. Return service will be available from 10:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m.
>> Returning to the Gaylord National Resort: Shuttles will run from Eisenhower Metro (YELLOW line) to the Gaylord until 5 p.m. on event day.
>> MCM Four Star Participants: Please utilize your provided Metro SmarTrip card for transportation from the Rosslyn Metro station to the shuttles at Eisenhower Metro station that will return you directly to the Gaylord.
DROP OFF LOCATIONS
Runners being driven to the MCM and MCM50K Start may be dropped off at Kiss and Run, located at the corner of Army Navy Drive and Fern Street and proceed to the North Pentagon parking lot.
LOCAL TRAFFIC
Rely on WTOP to be your eyes and ears on race day! Download WTOP’s mobile app on your iPhone or android to get the latest weather forecasts, navigate traffic or road closures and be in the know on news that affects the race!
BE MISSION READY
MANDATORY
Wear the Bib
The B-tag timing device, recording each participant’s official time, is attached to the reverse side of the official MCM bib. Runners must complete the emergency contact information on the reverse side of the bib and secure the bib on a visible area on the front of MCM Day clothing with safety pins provided at Packet Pick-up. The B-tag records each participant’s splits, start and finish times.
REQUIRED
Corral by Bib Color
Take note of the color of your bib. Runners may only access the corrals that match the color on the bib. These assignments correspond to the anticipated finish time as noted by participants during registration. Runners may always move back in the corrals but may not move forward to a faster corral. Runners in the green wave will line up in their designated corral and will be moved up once the red and yellow waves have begun to clear the start line area.
Clearly Bag It
At Packet Pick-up, all runners receive a clear plastic bag to be utilized on event day for bag check. No other bags will be accepted by the UPS trucks. On the back of every bib is a UPS baggage sticker. Runners can peel off the sticker and affix it to the bottom right of the bag. UPS trucks are individually numbered with the assigned truck indicated on each runner’s UPS sticker. Baggage drop off for the MCM and MCM50K will be located in Runners Village at the North Pentagon parking lot and will be open from 5:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. MCM10K baggage drop will be staged in the National Mall near the MCM10K start line. It will be open from 5:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.
URGENT
When Nature Calls
There are 150+ Porta-Johns for participants throughout Runners Village. It never seems like enough, though. So if the lines are too long, head up to the start line where another 150 less-frequented Porta-Johns also await. Porta-Johns are also located at the MCM10K start and at every water point along both courses.
URGENT
Dress for Success
While weather for the MCM has been unusually hot in recent years, traditionally, runners have been greeted by chilly temperatures upon arrival (40s through the dark morning hours) followed by a steady climb through the 60s. Additional layers are advised for the morning. When ready to run, simply discard the unnecessary clothing along the sides of the road along Route 110. The abandoned apparel will be given to service providers in support of those in need. While some runners may opt to run in costume, costume masks are prohibited.
CRITICAL
Stash the Trash
The MCM is committed to producing an environmentally responsible event. All participants are asked to support this effort by not dropping trash on the course. Any water bottles, cups, gel packs or other items must be discarded at trash receptacles situated at all water points. At the finish, kindly recycle bottles and put fruit peels in the allocated composting bins.
Water - Great Idea
Brought your own water pouch, bottle or even a canteen? A self serve, cup-free water station is located on the 14th Street Bridge before Mile 21. Plan ahead to take advantage of this hydration opportunity.
Family Matters
Devise a plan to reunite with family and friends after the race by informing those key supporters to congregate at your designated Link-Up tower at the MCM Finish Festival in Rosslyn along Wilson Blvd. Each tower features letters of the alphabet; choose to meet at the tower featuring the initial of the runner’s last name.
OPTIONAL
Need Assistance?
MCM Info Tents are located in Runner’s Village in the North Pentagon parking lot and at the entrance of the Finish Festival at Dark Star Park on Fort Myer Drive. During the MCM Kids Run, an Info Tent will be located in the North Pentagon parking lot. Bibs must be obtained prior to event day and will not be available at the Info Tents.
Remember to Share
MCM will be active on social media throughout the day. Share event day experiences using the hashtag #RunWithTheMarines.
Movement Plan
Purchase a Metro SmarTrip® card before event day. This durable plastic, rechargeable card allows access to the Metro, whether rail, bus or parking. The card will help facilitate a quicker departure from the Finish Festival by reducing the wait at Rosslyn Metro station.
HEAT INDEX CHART
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CHECKLIST: Prep for my Virtual Run
CHECKLIST: Prep for my Virtual Run
BRIGHTER IS BETTER
BRIGHTER IS BETTER
Reflective gear and bright colors will ensure you’re visible to motorists since roads and major intersections won’t be closed during your race. Running apparel also has small pockets that are ideal for stashing your ID card, which you should have on you during your run. Weather can be unpredictable so double check the forecast before departing.
Reflective gear and bright colors will ensure you’re visible to motorists since roads and major intersections won’t be closed during your race. Running apparel also has small pockets that are ideal for stashing your ID card, which you should have on you during your run. Weather can be unpredictable so double check the forecast before departing.
Treadmill Runners: Although you’re less concerned about visibility, comfortable and familiar running gear that prevents chaffing will help you finish strong.
Treadmill Runners: Although you’re less concerned about visibility, comfortable and familiar running gear that prevents chaffing will help you finish strong.
BOREDOM BE GONE
BOREDOM BE GONE
Running alone can be mentally tough. Listening to your favorite running playlist, audio-books or podcasts at low volume can keep your brain entertained without ruining your situational awareness. If you prefer to run in silence, try incorporating sprint intervals between blocks or electric poles to keep your mind busy. Also, don’t discount the importance of positive self-talk as the miles become difficult.
Running alone can be mentally tough. Listening to your favorite running playlist, audio-books or podcasts at low volume can keep your brain entertained without ruining your situational awareness. If you prefer to run in silence, try incorporating sprint intervals between blocks or electric poles to keep your mind busy. Also, don’t discount the importance of positive self-talk as the miles become difficult.
Treadmill Runners: Research some binge-worthy shows and knock out a few episodes while you run.
Treadmill Runners: Research some binge-worthy shows and knock out a few episodes while you run.
PLAN YOUR ROUTE
PLAN YOUR ROUTE
Stick to well-traveled routes and ensure you’re familiar with the turns, hills and intersections of your route. You’ll be running alone so don’t put yourself in an unsafe situation.
Stick to well-traveled routes and ensure you’re familiar with the turns, hills and intersections of your route. You’ll be running alone so don’t put yourself in an unsafe situation.
Treadmill Runners: Spice up your virtual run by varying your speed and adding inclines along the way.
Treadmill Runners: Spice up your virtual run by varying your speed and adding inclines along the way.
SHARE YOUR PLAN
SHARE YOUR PLAN
Give family and friends your estimated departure and return times as well as your planned route. Your loved ones are more likely to surprise you with a finish line party if they know your schedule.
Give family and friends your estimated departure and return times as well as your planned route. Your loved ones are more likely to surprise you with a finish line party if they know your schedule.
CAPTURE THE MOMENT
CAPTURE THE MOMENT
Carrying your phone is important for your safety and also allows you to commemorate your accomplishment with photos and videos. Did you run past a famous local landmark? Did your family set up a water/cheer station or surprise you at your finish line? Share those moments and make sure you tag them with #RunWithTheMarines and #VirtuallyUnstoppable so the incredible community of Marine Corps Marathon runners can view your experience.
Carrying your phone is important for your safety and also allows you to commemorate your accomplishment with photos and videos. Did you run past a famous local landmark? Did your family set up a water/cheer station or surprise you at your finish line? Share those moments and make sure you tag them with #RunWithTheMarines and #VirtuallyUnstoppable so the incredible community of Marine Corps Marathon runners can view your experience.
Treadmill Runners: We want to see you too! Keep your phone handy and snag a few selfies as you go.
Treadmill Runners: We want to see you too! Keep your phone handy and snag a few selfies as you go.
NO LINE FOR THE HEAD
NO LINE FOR THE HEAD
A virtual run means no waiting in line for a Port-a-John, but that doesn’t mean nature won’t come calling. Ensure your plan takes into account a safe location for a bathroom break.
A virtual run means no waiting in line for a Port-a-John, but that doesn’t mean nature won’t come calling. Ensure your plan takes into account a safe location for a bathroom break.
Treadmill Runners: You have the luxury of your home but don’t forget to pause your treadmill (it keeps going and tracking while not running).
Treadmill Runners: You have the luxury of your home but don’t forget to pause your treadmill (it keeps going and tracking while not running).
SNACKS!
SNACKS!
You’ll be responsible for your event day fluids and food. Don’t skip them! Have a replenishment plan that’s supported by your route. Plan for stops that bring you by your car or home; recruit your family to hand out Gatorade and power bars; or simply carry what you need. Fight off that late race fizzle with fluid and fuel.
You’ll be responsible for your event day fluids and food. Don’t skip them! Have a replenishment plan that’s supported by your route. Plan for stops that bring you by your car or home; recruit your family to hand out Gatorade and power bars; or simply carry what you need. Fight off that late race fizzle with fluid and fuel.
Treadmill Runners: Pre-stage your fluids and food and have a plan to decrease your speed or incline, as necessary.
Treadmill Runners: Pre-stage your fluids and food and have a plan to decrease your speed or incline, as necessary.
#MEDALMONDAY
#MEDALMONDAY
Whether you ran through the park near your home or even finished your distance on a treadmill, we want you to show off being Mission Accomplished by tagging a photo of you and your medal with #RunWithTheMarines & #MedalMonday.
Whether you ran through the park near your home or even finished your distance on a treadmill, we want you to show off being Mission Accomplished by tagging a photo of you and your medal with #RunWithTheMarines & #MedalMonday.
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 Marathon Weekend event(s), runners must submit their results through their haku account between October 1st and November 10th.
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.
MCM 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. Runners will be able to individualize the certificates by selecting up to four personal achievement badges. The customizable certificates offer multiple category options including first timer, personal record, military spouse, charity runner and more!
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”
Unmistakably Fruit
1 Weekend. 2 Races. 3 Medals.
May 17-18 Fredericksburg, VA
With the return of our memorable 5K distance, we proudly unveil a challenge to test your endurance and dedication. Runners will kick off their weekend by taking on the Semper Fred 5K Saturday, May 17th as a warmup to the main event. The next day, experience the history as you run through the historic streets of Fredericksburg, VA. Runners that finish this challenge will be able to display their endurance with both event medals and a unique challenge medal. Experience the Spirit of the Corps and #RunWithTheMarines!
Special Thanks
from the Marine Corps Marathon Organization
Safety is paramount to the success of the Marine Corps Marathon. Over 100,000 runners and spectators are kept safe by the support given by police o cers, security, EMS, firefighters, fire trucks and additional emergency transportation.
We are proud to announce that Support Services for the MCM Weekend was partially funnded by the Michael Eric Busch Sports Fund through the Maryland Sports Youth & Amateur Sports Grants Program.
With You Every Mile.
Honored to support this year’s runners in D.C.— and the Marine mission across the world.
Congratulations again to Max on winning the inaugural MCM Kids Run T-Shirt Design Contest. Special thanks to all the other amazing young artists that participated in the contest. We look forward to seeing what your creative minds come up with for the 2025 contest. #DesignWithTheDevilPups Visit www.marinemarathon.com to learn more!
Step Up 4 Step Up 4
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Frances Wilson
Lieutenant General, USMC (Ret.)
As the Commanding General of Marine Corps Base Quantico from 1997- 98, Lieutenant General (Lt. Gen.) Wilson was instrumental to the explosive growth of the Marine Corps Marathon, the professionalization of its staff, and the inception of the Armed Forces Marathon Championship, which furnished the race with an elite field of military athletes that has produced 14 of its overall individual champions in the past 26 years. Some of her additional career leadership roles include Commanding Officer of 4th Recruit Training Battalion at Parris Island, Commanding General of 3rd Force Service Support Group, and Commandant of the Industrial College of the Armed Forces, National Defense University. She retired from active duty in 2009. Lt. Gen. Wilson’s sister, Mary O’Donnell, is a retired United States Coast Guard Rear Admiral, who in 2000 became the first woman to be appointed a reserve rear admiral in the Coast Guard. At the time of O’Donnell’s retirement in 2004, Lt. Gen. Wilson and her sister were the highest-ranking sisters in the United States Military. Although also retired as a marathoner, Lt. Gen. Wilson is an avid runner who has completed four Marine Corps Marathons.
Alan Roth
Over the course of a distinguished business and consulting career, Allan Roth has worked in more than 40 countries and is fluent in 15 foreign languages. An avid lifelong runner and prolific volunteer organizer, Alan has also been an important advisor and staunch supporter of the Marine Corps Marathon since the early 1980s through his extensive experience and influence as the founder and executive director of the Greater Washington Running Council, and presidencies of both the Washington Running club and Potomac Valley Association of USA Track & Field, which is the governing body for athletics and road racing for Maryland, the District of Columbia, and Northern Virginia. He is also the founder of the Achilles Track Club of Greater Washington, which supports the participation of impaired athletes in adaptive competition – A pursuit that has also become a shared passion and mission of the Marine Corps Marathon. In a similar manner during this period, Allan provided the MCM with support from the Presidential Council for Physical Fitness, which promotes fitness opportunities for American youth, a supplemental initiative that has evolved into the proud tradition of the MCM Kids Run, which has taken place on the Saturday before the MCM every year since 2000. Earlier this year, Allan was a recipient of the 2024 President’s Service Volunteer Lifetime Achievement Award for 56 years of community service, as well as local and global outreach and education.
Donald Aycock
Donald is an MCM Legacy Runner who has completed 46 out of a possible 48 MCMs, which ties him for the most MCM finishes all time and makes him the runner with the most MCM’s who is not yet a member of the MCM Hall of Fame – and we are here tonight to emphatically bestow him with that well deserved distinction. Donald is a man of few words but immense determination as a native Alaskan who manages to train in the far north and travel annually to DC each October to join us for “the people’s marathon.”
Frances Wilson (left) and Rick Nealis (prior MCMO Race Director, right)
Donald Aycock, 47th Marine Corps Marathon
Allan Roth (left) and Rick Nealis (prior MCMO Race Director, right)
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THE
MARINE
CORPS MARATHON ORGANIZATION WELCOMES ITS
2024 MCM AMBASSADORS
NANCY JULIA
“I have coached and taught people with intellectual disabilities since 1987 and brought my running team to the Marine Corps 5K for the first time in 1991. In 1993 I assumed co-responsibility with Dolores Enriques of the Special Olympics division of the event. Over the years the race evolved into an 8K and now the 10K. Originally, our athletes ran on our own course but as the popularity of the event blossomed, we became part of the full event, running alongside non-disabled runners. Several of my athletes have also run in the full marathon, with one using the MCM to qualify for the Boston Marathon, where she finished in the top 10% of all women!
I am now the sole coordinator for the Special Olympics division and work with the Marine Corps liaison to ensure that our athletes run safely and have the supports they need to be successful in this prestigious event. We typically have about 50 athletes run each year, including our Unified Partners who run as a team with their athletes which promotes inclusion
When I’m not working with Special Olympics athletes, I compete with all three of my miniature dachshunds in Barn Hunt and AKC Scent Work and Fast Cat. My Sundog (in the picture with me) is the 9th ranked dog out of over 68,000 dogs who compete in Barn Hunt!”
TIMOTHY LALONDE
Earlier this year, Timothy Lalonde was the Recipient of the Department of the Navy Distinguished Public Service Award. He received the award for performing life-saving actions on the 39th Commandant of the Marine Corps (CMC), General Eric M. Smith, after he su ered a cardiac arrest while on a run a short distance from his residence at Marine Barracks Washington on the afternoon of October 29th, 2023, following the 48th Marine Corps Marathon. Timothy Lalonde’s experience as a certified CPR instructor was cited as the critical factor in the Commandant’s survival by his subsequent attending physicians. Earlier in the day, Timothy had completed the MCM50K, with General Smith serving as the Military Guest of Honor and o cial starter of the marathon. Timothy accepted this invitation to return to the MCM, not only to receive our thanks and appreciation for his skill and determination when called to action to save a life last October, but to run the 49th Marine Corps Marathon, making him a true ambassador of the race in every possible meaning of that title - as well as a singular embodiment of the Marine Corps’ core values of
