RUNNING USA – Marine Corps Marathon Offers Opportunity to Run Sold Out Event

QUANTICO, Va. – While thousands of entries for the 40th Marine Corps Marathon (MCM) sold this month through public lottery registration, runners who were not selected through that process still can register to run the 40th MCM by lending a hand to vital concerns.

With more than 70 MCM Charity Partners participating in "The People's Marathon," runners can choose to support a meaningful cause while registering to run the Marathon through any one of their programs.

Annually, the MCM partners with charitable organizations that coordinate teams of runners and hand cycle or wheelchair participants, to complete the 26.2 mile marathon course starting Arlington, Va. and traveling throughout the nation's capital. Each charity coordinates running programs specific for their organization. All money raised during the MCM goes directly to each charity.

Each year, MCM participants support a wide variety of causes that benefit military members and their families, children and teens, medical research and cures, educational programs and include groups assisting firefighters, religious organizations and animals.

The MCM has partnered with altruistic organizations since its beginning in 1976. The Marine Corps Marathon will celebrate its 40th year as "The People's Marathon" on Oct. 25.

More information about the 40th MCM is available at www.marinemarathon.com.

The Marine Corps Marathon (MCM) is voted "Best Marathon in the Mid Atlantic" and "Best Marathon for Spectators." The MCM honors the dedication, sportsmanship and patriotism of its participants. Also known as "The People's Marathon," runners from all walks of life participate in the MCM, the largest marathon not to offer prize money.

The 40th MCM will be held on October 25, 2015 in Arlington, VA. No federal or Marine Corps endorsement is implied. #RunWithTheMarines

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