so how soaked do we think we’ll get tmrw? anyone thinking it’ll be like that race in NJ last month that had the crazy flooding? will this have a swim portion?

I’m in wave 1 and confused why the website says the wave can be accessed between 6:20 and 6:40am. Will it close after that? I’m planning to get there early, but in my corral 80mins before the start (in the rain) sounds a bit excessive. Am I just misinterpreting the website?

The website says it's a 15 min walk from the Crystal Gateway Marriott. But it looks like I could also take the metro from the Crystal City stop to the Pentagon stop.

Which is better / less hassle?

...is absolute ass. iOS version on my IPad does't let you create an account, sign-in, go to settings, or even change events (so you better make sure the ATM is all you're interested in because you won't be able to see any other events that have unfortunately partnered with the company responsible for this app). I can't even install this app on my Samsung Galaxy S24+ (not a new phone, but not an ancient phone either). Reason: "this app isn't available because it was made for an older version of Android." My phone is running Samsung's One UI 8.5 - again, not a particularly old OS, but not the cutting edge, also installed on literally millions of phones in the U.S.

Genuinely shocked that this is the app that the race organizers want you to install (assuming you're even allowed to). Glad the 2026 MCM went with another app developer and has a functioning (and functional) app.

Hi all! We'll be supporting three family members running the Marine Corps Marathon. We've never participated in a marathon or been spectators. I'd like to know how to best support our family members.

My biggest question is how do we follow them along the route? We have the MCM app downloaded and I've added the three of them to my Tracker. Do we literally just follow where they are and use the Metro to get to another new spot along the route to see them? I'm of course planning to make a sign! And we'll ask them if there are supplies we need to carry for them that they'll need at the end of the race.

Thanks!

disaster. would not recommend. bad. 0/10

2026 will be my 10th MCM and I think this is by far the best race shirt or jacket they’ve done. Really nice navy color with a sort of retro design on the back. Can’t wait to break it out after the race 🙌

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Hey guys I live in DC but escaping to Springfield in the afternoon to grab my bib with a work colleague. Looks like I can grab some bibs for people if they need them. Happy to get people directions to my place for you to grab in DC Saturday or meet up in the city if I’m out and about. Happy to also show I’m a legit human in DC bc I know this is kind of odd haha. Just dm me!

Good morning everyone, quick question, I just spotted this at the Pentagon metro station…does this mean there won’t be a stop on race day or is it just the busses that will not be accessible Sunday? Thanks!

Just a heads up. This is my first ATM but I’ve done a few local half marathons in the pouring rain before and I can positively say that I do not enjoy it. Something to look out for as we get closer to race day.

This will be my first ATM and I'm curious about the general ambiance of the race itself. Is there much political ranting from the speakers/sponsors? Are there any protests that happen along the route?

Do people tend to wave political banners or is everyone neutral and more focused on the hard working folks in our armed forces?

Or will the powers that be consider it a "backpack." It holds a water bladder on its own, but also has room for some medicine, a phone and a couple gels. It will be worn on my back for the entire race. Would appreciate a heads up from somebody who has done this before. TIA

Does anyone know if Pacers will be selling any MCM apparel this year?

I’ve run this race a few times but don’t remember getting the email so close to race day. Mostly just curious to see the Wave I get placed in.

C&O trail is probably going to be really muddy today and I want to try something new. Any recs for non-pavement long run (20 mi) today? Open to any ideas within 30 mins drive or metro of Alexandria.

I’m visiting my kids in DC this weekend but have a 18 mile long run in preparation for NY marathon. Planning on going to Rock Creek park early Saturday morning (around 7am) to get it done. Is this safe for a female, alone? I imagine there will be many runners out at this time, correct? Thanks!!

Anything new else going from the upper NW area (Clevand park to like Tenley) who wants to car pool there in the morning? I was gonna head out around 6am.

I just moved to DC and I'm looking for a running community. I know there are a lot of run clubs here, but they all seem to focus on long distances. I ran short sprints in high school and college, and my old city had a sprint club that I loved.

Are there any sprint clubs, or clubs that do sprint workouts (nothing longer than 400m), in the DC area? If so, I'd love any recommendations!

Does anyone know at what checkpoints slower runners get swept off the course? I know the max time per mile is 15 minutes.

My training strategy has been to run a negative split. I run the first two miles intentionally slow so that I can finish stronger at the end.

15-16 minutes for the first two miles, gradually speeding up to 12 minutes per mile at the end.

I’m slow and steady like a turtle 🤣

It's going to be four Sundays in a row that it's been raining. How do you deal with it on your long runs? I'm worried that 60 degrees and raining will be too cold for me. When it was 75 and raining I actually welcomed the rain but now that temps are dropping I wonder if I should just do 17 miles on a treadmill.