Arlington, VA · Sun, October 25, 2026 · 07:55
Projected at race day for M 18-34, from your 4:00:00 marathon + training runway.
Registration / lottery closes Wed, March 25, 2026
Rolling hills, iconic DC monuments. Lottery + guaranteed entry paths.
The Marine Corps Marathon is a marathon held in Arlington, VA on October 25, 2026. With a Green Score of 8.4/10, it's one of the easier, more beginner-friendly US races. The course is mostly flat (~25 ft of gain per mile). Typical race-day weather is a cool 48°F, dew point ~42°F (10-year normal). It is a Boston-qualifying course. Entry is around $210. Marathon Compass rates every race across terrain, climate, logistics, travel, and field size so you can find the one that fits you — and build a training plan tuned to your fitness.