Marine Corps Marathon
Mission of the Marine Corps Marathon is to promote physical fitness, generate community goodwill, and showcase the organizational skill of the United States Marine Corps. The Marine Corps Marathon serves as an advocate for the values of courage and commitment fostered by United States Marine Corps. Finally, the Marine Corps Marathon strives to enhance the quality of life aboard MCB Quantico for the military members, their families and the supporting community.
For more information about the Marine Corps Marathon visit the official website.
Video
Marines Train for Marine Corps Marathon ForwardMarines currently deployed to Helmand province, Afghanistan, train for the upcoming Marine Corps Marathon Forward. Despite the dust, wind, heat, rocks, sand and other...
Video by Sgt. John Jackson | RC-SW | 10.21.12
Marine Corps Marathon Shout OutsMarines and sailors who are currently deployed give a shout out to runners for this year's Marine Corps Marathon in Washington, D.C. Also available in high definition.
Video by Sgt. John Jackson | RC-SW | 10.19.12
MarinesTV Headlines: 236 MilesOver 30 thousand people gathered to take part in the 26.2 miles that make up the Marine Corps Marathon. Cpl Nick Neighbors with the report. Sounbites: Jason Dequenne,...
Video by Cpl. Nicholas Neighbors | DMA-M | 11.02.11
Freedom Watch Update - Nov 2This edition features a story about how Afghan Airmen and Soldiers secure a local area in Spin Boldak, Afghanistan and a story about how Marine Corps General John R....
Courtesy Video | AFNA | 11.02.11
Photos From the Field - Nov 2This edition features a story about how Marine Corps General John R. Allen Commander of NATO and International Security Assistance Force troops in Afghanistan sent 20...
Courtesy Video | AFNA | 11.02.11
Deployed Troops, Civilians Run Marine Corps...Package about the 2011 Marine Corps Marathon Forward at Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afghanistan. Produced by Staff Sgt. Jeremy Ross. Also available in high...
Video by Staff Sgt. Jeremy Ross | RC-SW | 10.31.11
Why We Ran2nd MLG Marines from 'Why We Run' series are interviewed after completing the Marine Corps Marathon aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, Oct. 30. Interviews with 1st...
Video by Lance Cpl. Katherine Solano | II-MLG | 10.30.11
Why We Run (Promo Version)Short promo version of why Marines are running the Marine Corps Marathon in Helmand province, Afghanistan. Produced by Marine Staff Sgt. Jeremy Ross. Also available...
Video by Staff Sgt. Jeremy Ross | RC-SW | 10.26.11
Why We Run - Full VersionPackage with interviews of four servicemembers at Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, talking about why they are running the Marine Corps Marathon Oct. 30 in...
Video by Staff Sgt. Jeremy Ross | RC-SW | 10.26.11
USS George H.W. BushService members aboard the USS George H.W. Bush share their memories of the Marine Corps Marathon and send their greetings to the participants. Also available in high...
Courtesy Video | NVNS | 10.25.11
Marine Corps Marathon shoutouts For ComcastMarines from around the fleet give shoutouts to runners participating in the 2011 Marine Corps Marathon on October 30th. These shoutouts are for use by Comcast Sportsnet.
Video by Lance Cpl. John Tucker | DMA-M | 10.24.11
Marine Corps Marathon Shout OutsVarious Marines send shout outs to those participating in the Marine Corps Marathon. Produced by Marine Cpl. Meredith Brown. Also available in high definition.
Video by Cpl. Meredith Brown | RC-SW | 10.22.11
Photos
Five Guys opens on Cherry PointCherry Point Marines wait in line to place their orders at the air station’s newest restaurant, Five Guys Burgers and Fries, July 30.
Photo by Lance Cpl. Stephen Stewart | MCAS-CP | 07.30.12
Five Guys opens on Cherry PointCherry Point Marines enjoy burgers from the air station’s newest restaurant, Five Guys Burgers and Fries, July 30.
Photo by Lance Cpl. Stephen Stewart | MCAS-CP | 07.30.12
A run for your mother: Family roots inspire Cherry...Cpl. Jordan Freking (right), a Marine Air-Ground Task Force Planner with Marine Aircraft Group 14, receives the Cherry Point Athlete of the Year award from Col....
Photo by Cpl. Glen Santy | MCAS-CP | 06.29.12
A run for your mother: Family roots inspire Cherry...Cpl. Jordan Freking, a Marine Air-Ground Task Force planner with Marine Aircraft Group 14, receives the Cherry Point Athlete of the Year award June 29. Receiving this...
Photo by Cpl. Glen Santy | MCAS-CP | 06.29.12
A run for your mother: Family roots inspire Cherry...(From left to right) Col. Andrew Shorter, the commanding officer of Marine Aircraft Group 14, Cpl. Jordan Freking, a Marine Air-Ground Task Force planner with MAG-14,...
Photo by Cpl. Glen Santy | MCAS-CP | 06.29.12
Airman takes first place in Kabul-based Marine...Twenty runners deployed to Kabul, Afghanistan, took part in the 2011 Marine Corps Marathon Forward satellite marathon held Oct. 30. Since 2006, the MCM Forward event...
Photo by Master Sgt. Michael O'Connor | HQISAF | 10.30.11
Airman takes first place in Kabul-based Marine...Three of 20 runners deployed to Kabul, Afghanistan, participate in the 2011 Marine Corps Marathon Forward satellite marathon held Oct. 30. Since 2006, the MCM Forward...
Photo by Master Sgt. Michael O'Connor | HQISAF | 10.30.11
Airman takes first place in Kabul-based Marine...U.S. Army Maj. George Kraehe, took part in the 2011 Marine Corps Marathon Forward satellite marathon held Oct. 30. Kraehe, who finished with a time of 3:48:16, ran...
Photo by Master Sgt. Michael O'Connor | HQISAF | 10.30.11
Airman takes first place in Kabul-based Marine...U.S. Army Maj. George Kraehe, took part in the 2011 Marine Corps Marathon Forward satellite marathon held Oct. 30. Kraehe, who finished with a time of 3 hours, 48...
Photo by Master Sgt. Michael O'Connor | HQISAF | 10.30.11
Airman takes first place in Kabul-based Marine...Catherine Bateman, the second woman finisher, crossed the finish line of the 2011 Marine Corps Marathon Forward satellite marathon held in Kabul, Afghanistan, Oct....
Photo by Master Sgt. Michael O'Connor | HQISAF | 10.30.11
Airman takes first place in Kabul-based Marine...Johns Hopkins University classmates Goranka Henegar, (right), and Catherine Bateman, were the first two women finishers of the 2011 Marine Corps Marathon Forward...
Photo by Master Sgt. Michael O'Connor | HQISAF | 10.30.11
Airman takes first place in Kabul-based Marine...Twenty runners deployed to Kabul, Afghanistan, took part in the 2011 Marine Corps Marathon Forward satellite marathon held Oct. 30. Since 2006, the MCM Forward event...
Photo by Master Sgt. Michael O'Connor | HQISAF | 10.30.11
News Stories
A run for your mother: Family roots inspire Cherry...A 22-year-old, Marine Air-Ground Task Force planner with Marine Aircraft Group 14, received Cherry Point’s 2011 Male Athlete of the Year award, June 29.
Story by Cpl. Glen Santy | MCAS-CP | 06.29.12
Marine Corps Marathon to honor fallen comradesRunning up, down and around this flat and narrow course which sits 6,000 feet above sea level, service members & civilians lined up at the start line to run 28 full...
Story by Sgt. Tamika Dillard | HQISAF | 10.30.11
Runners endure Marine Corps Marathon Forward in...The sound of a 105mm howitzer thundered through the morning air on Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province as more than 300 coalition service members began the Marine...
Story by Cpl. Bryan Nygaard | RC-SW | 10.30.11
