

**Denotes American Athletic Conference game Navy Federal Credit Union and Navy Mutual Aid Association Water and Gatorade at each stop.Ticket On-Sales & Priority Ordering Periodsĭownload the Navy Sports App to stay up to date with Navy Athletics Hills: Biggest hill is in the first 2 miles, gain of ~200 feet total gain of ~900 feet in the marathonġ3 water points and 11 aid stations for the 50k, and the marathon shares all but the first of the 50k’s water and aid stations. There, the 50k course rejoins the marathon and continues onto the finish at the Marine Corps War Memorial. Start/Finish Info: The 50k course will follow the marathon course across the Key Bridge and divert at mile 4.5 for an out-and-back along Canal Road.

Type: Point to Point with one big loop and several out and backs within the bigger loop

It can be a fairly emotional race given the ties to the Marines, especially mile 12, the Blue Mile, which honors fallen soldiers.If you train on relatively flat terrain, the course will likely feel hilly.Even with it being in late October, temps can still be quite warm.2 miles of uphill, so be mentally prepared Lots of runners and spectators throughout Expect crowds throughout the race weekend – from packet pickup, to transportation, to the race.Summary: The Marine Corp Marathon and 50k are run in the Fall each year in Arlington, VA, usually bringing large crowds and fairly unpredictable weather, but the energy of the races and the finish line are unforgettable.
