Should I Register For A 10k

Attention, D.C. runners: If you missed your chance to register for the Marine Corps Marathon or y'all find 26.ii miles just a fleck as well daunting, you can still register for the Marine Corps Marathon 10K.

Attention D.C. runners: If you missed your adventure to register for the Marine Corps Marathon, or yous notice 26.2 miles just a bit too daunting, y'all can still annals for the Marine Corps Marathon 10K.

Registration for the MCM10K opens at apex Wednesday, April 6. The shorter race also takes place on the aforementioned day as the full marathon — Sunday, Oct. 30. The 10K route starts on the National Mall and finishes at the U.s.a. Marine Corps War Memorial.

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Registration for the full in-person marathon was filled last week, afterwards effectually 20,000 runners from around the world claimed spots.

The 10K race (which is 6.2 miles) is open up to runners 7 and up. Registration costs $65.

This fall marks the first fourth dimension the iconic Marine Corps Marathon and other race events volition be held in person after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-nineteen pandemic. However, a virtual option for the full marathon, the 10K and a 50K race are likewise available.

Truly ambitious runners can opt for the "Trifecta" opportunity, which means running either the marathon or the 50K in person and completing the other races almost.

If you want to get the kids involved, the MCM Kids Run will take place the mean solar day before the large race — Saturday, Oct. 29, in Arlington. The kids race is open to participants betwixt the ages of v and 12. Registration costs $15.

Jack Moore

Jack Moore joined WTOP.com as a digital author/editor in July 2016. Previous to his electric current role, he covered federal regime direction and technology every bit the news editor at Nextgov.com, part of Government Executive Media Group.

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