Marine Corps Marathon Semper Fi & America’s Fund Team 2026 2026 — Arlington, VA

Date
October 24, 2026
Location
Arlington, VA
Venue
Marine Corps Marathon
Start Time
7:30 AM
Entry Fee
$50.00 – $100.00
Events
MCM Participant Guaranteed Entry (Fundraising = $1,250 & Runner receives free race registration and will have race day tent access), Fundraiser plus tent access (Fundraising = $750 - runner is already registered for the MCM and would like race day tent access), Fundraiser (Fundraising = $250 and participant already has own entry to the Marine Corps Marathon and does not need race day tent access), Active Duty - MCM Participant Guaranteed Entry (Fundraising = $1,250 & Runner receives free race registration and race day tent access), Active Duty - Fundraiser (Fundraising = $250 and participant already has own entry to the Marine Corps Marathon and does not need race day tent access), Active Duty - Fundraiser plus tent access (Fundraising = $750 - runner is already registered for the MCM and would like race day tent access)
Includes
Semper Fi & America's Fund Team Race Shirt
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On October 24, 2026, the Marine Corps Marathon Semper Fi & America's Fund Team event takes place in Arlington, Virginia. This is a 26.2-mile marathon that starts at 7:30 AM. Entry fees range from $50 to $100. The race supports Semper Fi & America's Fund, a nonprofit organization that provides emergency financial assistance and recovery programs to post-9/11 injured service members, veterans, and their families. Runners looking to participate should plan their travel and accommodations accordingly, as the early morning start means arriving in the area the day before.

From the Race Organizer
Join us and "support through sport" at the 51st running of the Marine Corps Marathon! The MCM is the largest marathon in the world that doesn't offer prize money, instead celebrating the honor, courage, and commitment of all finishers. Please note that this is the registration page for the Semper Fi & America's Fund Charity Team at the Marine Corps Marathon. There are three separate categories to choose from plus Active-Duty/Veteran options: Marine Corps Marathon (26.2 miles) free entry plus team tent access: Runner will receive a free entry to the 51st MCM and access to the team tent in Charity Village on race day. Runner will receive a training shirt, race day shirt, a goody bag, an invitation to Team Dinner the evening before the race, and exclusive access to Team Tent in Charity Village on race day. Runner will pay a team fee of $100 to help cover the cost of a training shirt, race day shirt, team dinner, and team tent. Runner will fundraise a minimum of $750 prior to October 1, 2026. Fundraiser with tent access– you are already registered for the MCM plus race day tent access: Runner is already registered for the MCM and would like access to the team tent in Charity Village on race day. Runner will receive a training shirt, race day shirt, a goody bag, an invitation to Team Dinner the evening before the race, and exclusive access to Team Tent in Charity Village on race day. Runner will pay a team fee of $100 to help cover the cost of a training shirt, race day shirt, team dinner, and team tent. Runner will fundraise a minimum of $750 prior to October 1, 2026. Fundraiser without tent access – you are already registered for the MCM and do not need access to the team tent on race day: Runner registered for the MCM during general registration (after April 6) and does not need access to our team tent on race day Runner will receive a training shirt, race day shirt, a goody bag, and an invitation to our Team Dinner the evening before the race. Runner will pay a team fee of $75 to help cover the cost of a training shirt, race day shirt, and team dinner. Runner will fundraise a minimum of $250 prior to October 1, 2026 Active Duty/Veteran - Marine Corps Marathon (26.2 miles) free entry plus team tent access: Runner will receive a free entry to the 51st MCM and access to the team tent in Charity Village on race day. Runner will receive a training shirt, race day shirt, a goody bag, an invitation to Team Dinner the evening before the race, and exclusive access to Team Tent in Charity Village on race day. Runner will pay a team fee of $75 to help cover the cost of a training shirt, race day shirt, team dinner, and team tent. Runner will fundraise a minimum of $1,250 prior to October 1, 2026. Active Duty/Veteran - Fundraiser with tent access– you are already registered for the MCM plus race day tent access: Runner is already registered for the MCM and would like access to the team tent in Charity Village on race day. Runner will receive a training shirt, race day shirt, a goody bag, an invitation to Team Dinner the evening before the race, and exclusive access to Team Tent in Charity Village on race day. Runner will pay a team fee of $75 to help cover the cost of a training shirt, race day shirt, team dinner, and team tent. Runner will fundraise a minimum of $750 prior to October 1, 2026. Active Duty/Veteran Fundraiser without tent access – you are already registered for the MCM and do not need access to the team tent on race day: Runner registered for the MCM during general registration (after April 6) and does not need access to our team tent on race day Runner will receive a training shirt, race day shirt, a goody bag, and an invitation to our Team Dinner the evening before the race. Runner will pay a team fee of $50 to help cover the cost of a training shirt, race day shirt, and team dinner. Runner will fundraise a minimum of $250 prior to October 1, 2026 If you are a Service Academy Cadet, Midshipman, or ROTC Cadet and are interested in forming a fundraising team please contact Chelsea Browne at Chelsea.Browne@thefund.org.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Marine Corps Marathon Semper Fi & America’s Fund Team 2026 2026 — Arlington, VA?

Marine Corps Marathon Semper Fi & America’s Fund Team 2026 2026 — Arlington, VA takes place on October 24, 2026. The race is held in Arlington, Virginia.

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