U.S. Department of Defense

10/28/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 10/29/2024 18:15

Runners Honor Service, Sacrifice During Marine Corps Marathon

More than 23,000 runners hit the streets of Arlington, Va., and Washington yesterday to participate in the 49th Marine Corps Marathon. The race is a true test of endurance but also a way to honor the service and sacrifice of America's military.

Run to Remember
Runners participating in the 49th Marine Corps Marathon run through the "Wear Blue: Run to Remember' mile in Washington, Oct. 27, 2024. The course segment is a tribute to those who gave their lives for this country. The segment includes 225 posters with photographs of the fallen.
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Run to Remember
Runners participating in the 49th Marine Corps Marathon run through the "Wear Blue: Run to Remember' mile in Washington, Oct. 27, 2024. The course segment is a tribute to those who gave their lives for this country. The segment includes 225 posters with photographs of the fallen.
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One segment of the course was called "Wear Blue: Run to Remember." Adorned with 225 photographs of the fallen, it honored those who gave their lives for our country.

Marathon Man
Tomy Parker makes his way to the finish line during the 49th Marine Corps Marathon in Washington, Oct. 27, 2024.
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Diane Siegler participates in the 49th Marine Corps Marathon in Washington, Oct. 27, 2024. The theme of this year's marathon was "A bond that bridges generations - women who serve our nation and communities," honoring and celebrating the women who have chosen to serve their country.
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Service members from all branches fought for the gold, but the winner was Marine Corps Maj. Kyle King who crossed the finish line with a time of 2 hours, 25 minutes, 6 seconds.

Marathon Winner
Marine Corps Maj. Kyle King poses for a photo with the finish line banner after winning the 49th Marine Corps Marathon in Arlington, Va., Oct. 27, 2024.
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And military kids weren't left out of the fun. They got to experience their own "Kids Run" the day before the big race.

Kids Run
Kids race to the finish during the Marine Corps Marathon Kids Run at the Pentagon in Arlington, Va., Oct. 26, 2024. The one-mile fun run offered children ages 5-12 the opportunity to run with Marines before joining their families for activities, entertainment and games.
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The 26.2 mile race starts at the Pentagon before crossing over the Potomac River into Washington and then ending back in Virginia at the Marine Corps War Memorial.

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