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The Marine Corps Marathon, held annually in Washington, D.C. and nearby Arlington, Virginia, is the sixth-largest marathon in the United States. It’s also a trendsetter in the marathon industry.¹

Now 33, Ayalew has slowed considerably over the years but he was fast enough Sunday to earn the Middendorf Trophy, the top prize for winning the 32nd Marine Corps Marathon. He crossed the finish line ahead of 21,226 starters and over 20,600 finishers in 2 hours, 22 minutes, 20 seconds, exactly two minutes ahead of his nearest competitor, two-time defending champion Ruben Garcia of Mexico City.²

Traditional round ornament features “Marine Corps Marathon” inside a scarlett front banner. Adorned with golden eagle and year of choice, plus an abundance of swirls around the orb.³

Your $85 non-refundable registration fee will cover entrance fees into the Marine Corps Marathon. By signing up for the marathon to benefit AICR you agree to raise a minimum of $750 by October 24, 2008.⁴

The Inaugural Marine Corps Historic Half will be held on May 18, 2008 in Fredericksburg, VA and is the first time in MCM history that the organization will hold a running event outside of traditional race weekend. Known for a commitment to excellence and impeccable organization, the Marine Corps Marathon brings 32 years of planning experience to the creation of a new running event.⁵

The weather was warmer than ideal, and runners battled a headwind through much of the course. The marathon is an amateur race that starts and ends at the Marine Corps War Memorial in Washington, D.C. It’s the sixth largest marathon run in the United States, and the 10th largest in the world.⁶