St.

Jude Heroes
Marine Corp Marathon Weekend Webinar

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and counting!

Meet Your St. Jude Staff

Erica Baca

Courtney Lynch

Helpful Tips
Packing:
Carry on all of your race essentials
Packet Pick Up Ticket
Race day clothes
Running shoes
Race day breakfast (Granola bars,
cereal, etc.)
Energy packs (GU, shot blocks,
etc.)
Triple check your packing

Helpful Tips
Ride share apps:
Uber and Lyft

WMATA/ Google Transit

First time Uber riders use promo code: MCM2016 to receive up to $15 for your first ride.

Health & Fitness Expo

Friday & Saturday

Ribbon Breaking Ceremony

Featuring the Marine Corp Base Quantico Ceremonial Platoon
- Oct. 28: 9:45am

Hours:
- Friday, Oct.28: 10am-8pm
- Saturday, Oct.29: 8am-6pm

Location:
- Gaylord National Resort (201 Waterfront Street) at
National Harbor

Transportation
Free roundtrip shuttles to the Gaylord National Resort will
run from:
- Eisenhower Metro Station(Yellow),
- Branch Avenue Metro Station (Green)
- Van Dorn Metro Station (Blue)
8:30am-10pm on Friday, Oct. 28th and 7am-9pm on Saturday, Oct.
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Free King Street Trolly: King St & Old Town Stop
Water Taxi from Old Town Alexandria:
- $16 for adults
- $10 for children
- Will run from 10:45am to 11:15am
Mention Marine Corps Marathon and receive a discount

Health & Fitness Expo

Health & Fitness Expo

Friday & Saturday

What you need:

Government Issued Photo ID
Cannot be a copy
Packet Pick-up Ticket or E-mail
Name, Bib # & other personal information
Email confirmation ticket can be printed or
show on your mobile phone
To update information on your confirmation ticket
please contact the marathon office (fill in the blank)
Only the participant can pick up their packet
No race day packet pick up

Proxy Information:
In order to have a designated individual pick up the
packet for a registered participant, the runner must sign
his or her E-Card and provide the individual attending
the Expo a photocopy of a Photo ID (drivers license,
government ID, passport). The proxy will be required to
sign the form and also show and provide a photocopy of
their own Photo ID.

Health & Fitness Expo

Friday & Saturday
Included in your Participant Packet
-60 page glossy event program
-Bib with timing device
-Safety Pins
-Commemorative MCM patch
-UPS Baggage Sticker
-Clear plastic bag for baggage drop off
-MCM mock neck participant shirt
Visit the St. Jude booth #634
Singlet Exchange
Turn in Checks
Family & Friends Hospitality Wristbands
Lots to see and try!
Can Sign up for Nike pace teams
Be mindful of what you are consuming at the
expo, it is great to sample new Gus or shot
blocks but you also need your rest on race weekend!

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St. Jude Heroes Pasta Party

Saturday

Where: Key Bridge Marriott

1401 Lee Highway, Arlington, VA
Time: 5pm
Attire: Casual, come as you are

RSVP by Friday, October 21st

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Race Day
Sunday
Getting to the start line:
Located on Route 110 halfway between
The Pentagon and Arlington Memorial Drive
Begins at 7:40am for wheelchair and hand
cycle participants.
Will officially begin at 7:55am for remaining
participants. The race will remain open until
8:55am.
Runners need to arrive 2 hours prior start time
to complete proper check-in.
Team photo: Meet at St. Jude Booth at
6:45am
Allow yourself plenty of time to get to where
you need to go in the morning.

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Race Day
Sunday

WMATA SafeTrack Program Metro Opens at 7am

Use Public Transportation, Driving is not recommended
Limited parking in the area
- Free parking available in Crystal City at the intersection of 23rd and Crystal Drive
- Optional Parking:
1. Ronald Regan & Ballston Common Mall will not exceed $10 a day
Refer to Participant Guide for WMATA information
Bags will be searched at all entrances to the Start Line area
Recommended that you only use the marathon issued gear check bag for our private
gear check
Race must be fastened to your front outer layer of clothing to gain entry into the park
Fill out the emergency contact information our on the backside of your race bib
Do not alter your race bib
Bib Must be fasten on all four corners
Be prepared for all types of weather!
Temps of 55F - 71F over the last 5 years
Normal High: 64 F / 18 C
Normal Low: 43 F / 6 C

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Race Day St. Jude Hospitality

Sunday

Bananas
Bagels
Chocolate Milk
Gatorade
Water

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Race Day Start Line Review

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Race Day The Course

Saturday

10 Aid Stations on the course

- Medical Tent with runner transport vehicles
- Bathrooms
- 12 Gatorade and water stations
- Food Station (oranges, cliff shot energy gel,
animal crackers, jelly belly sport beans)

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Race Day The Course

38 Turns on the Marathon Course
12 water points located every two miles on the course
10 aid stations throughout the 26.2 miles
- Each aid station is equipped with Navy Medical Personnel Professional Civilian
Medical Volunteers.
The Gauntlet
- Participants must reach Independence Ave and 15th St by 12:38pm. If not, you will be
diverted from the certified Marathon course to 14th Street and may continue running but
will not complete the 26.2 mile course. These individuals will not be recognized as
official finishers.
Beat the Bridge
- All MCM participants must reach the 14th Street Bridge by 1:15 p.m. Every participant
will have 14 minutes-per-mile to meet this time requirement.

Race Day The Course

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Race Day Getting Back to (?)

*need map*

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Race Day - Spectators

5 Locations for spectators to view the race
1. Watching the Opening Ceremonies at the MCM start line
on Route 110 in Arlington, VA
2. Lincoln Memorial in D.C. see runners at mile 8 and 14
3. National Mall see runners at mile 16 and 17
4. Crystal City Station see runners at miles 22 and 23.
You can also engage in activities at the Crystal City
Family Festival.
5. Marine Corps War Memorial and MCM finish line. There
will be bleachers for spectators to sit and watch runners
push through to finish the race.

Spectators will be able to reunite with runners in the

family link up area at the finish festival in Rosslyn.

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Final Thoughts
Download the MCM, Powered by AVAI Mobile
Stick to your routine on race day
Read through the Marine Corps Marathon Participant Guide
Have a plan for race morning and for post-race
Whats your reunite plan with your family?
Whats your back up plan?
Know where you need to go
Review & study the provided maps
Know what public transportation routes you will need to use

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Resources

Erica Baca
(703) 254-4962

Courtney Lynch
(212) 379-1619