The Marine Corps Marathon is known as the fourth largest marathon in the U.S. and the ninth in the world. The first Marine Corps Marathon was held on November 7th of 1976. The idea to have this race was brought by a man named Colonel Jim Fowler. This is a marathon that is run by thousands of people each year. Before the marathon could happen it had to go through the chain of command one by one. With the approval of the Commandant of the Marine Corps, General Louis Wilson, the Marathon was created.
The Marathon this year was on October 25 in Washington, D.C. There was about 3,300 runners this year. MCJROTC was also there to help present flags from across the world at the marathon. The Quantico MCJROTC color guard presented the colors for the starting of the 10K race. This year Crishon Dollard, an ROTC and cross country member, ran the race. Twenty years ago, our new Marine Instructor Master Gunnery Sergeant Santivasci also ran the race. Over the years the Marine Corps Marathon has grown and is one of the most popular races known. It is one of few races that people around the world will come down just to participate in it.
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