This marathon is regarded as the biggest marathon in the mid-Atlantic.
It is held annually with members from all US states together with people from all over
the world attending it. During the event, it is better to find a suitable place for
your accommodation. Book the best hotels close to the start or finish line
of the 2024 Marine Corps Marathon in Arlington Virginia and Washington DC.
The place you choose to stay should suit both the start line and the finish line of the marathon to ensure efficient travel during the event. Marine Corps Marathon is an event that focuses on helping both the runners and the non-runners who participate in the event.
The race starts on a starting line located on route 110 halfway between the Pentagon and Arlington Memorial drive. It then ends on a finishing line located on Marine Corps War Memorial. Book the best Marine Corps marathon hotels.
When : 27 October 2024
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DC 20037, Washington, 801 New Hampshire Avenue Northwest
Just 15 minutes’ walk from Lincoln Memorial, this... read more
USD 399
DC 20037, Washington, 1250 22nd Street Northwest
Located near Dupont Circle, minutes from Washington, D.C.'s... read more
USD 277
VA 22202, Arlington, 1393 South Eads St
One mile (1.6 km) from Ronald Reagan Washington... read more
USD 449
VA 22201, Arlington, 1333 North Courthouse Road
Only a short drive from Washington, D.C. city... read more
USD 317
DC 20037, Washington, 2117 E Street NW
Located in Washington, D.C, the State Plaza Hotel... read more
USD 319
DC 20007, Washington, 1310 Wisconsin Avenue NW
The Georgetown Inn is located 805 metres from... read more
USD 279
DC 20036, Washington, 2033 M Street Northwest
Located just 500 metres from Dupont Circle, The... read more
USD 459
DC 20006, Washington, 839 17th Street, NW
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USD 379
DC 20037, Washington, 2430 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
This hotel offers spacious rooms, some with separate... read more
USD 399
VA 22204, Arlington, 900 S. Orme Street
Offering a free airport shuttle, this upscale hotel... read more
USD 329
DC 20037, Washington, 2350 M Street N.W.
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USD 499
DC 20037, Washington, 924 25th Street Northwest
This all-suite Washington, D.C. hotel is just a... read more
USD 299
DC 20037, Washington, 2401 M Street NW
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USD 815
VA 22209, Arlington, 1325 Wilson Boulevard
Only a short ride from the attractions of... read more
USD 399
DC 20006 , Washington, 2019 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Located on world-famous Pennsylvania Avenue, 400 metres from... read more
USD 379
VA 22202, Arlington, 1250 South Hayes Street
This 5-star Arlington hotel is within a 10-minute... read more
USD 729
VA 22201, Arlington, 2201 Arlington Boulevard
Across from the Fort Myer U.S. Army post... read more
USD 129
VA 22202, Arlington, 1480 Crystal Drive
"Located 3.5 km from Reagan National Airport, this... read more
USD 399
DC 20004, Washington, 1401 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest
Located on Pennsylvania Avenue and 482 metres from... read more
USD 1074
20037, Washington, 1143 New Hampshire Avenue NW
Located just 8.1 km from the Ronald Reagan... read more
USD 349
VA 22209, Arlington, 1533 Clarendon Boulevard
Sonesta Select Arlington Rosslyn located 3 miles from... read more
USD 309
DC 20036, Washington, 1310 New Hampshire Avenue Northwest
Located in the heart of Washington, D.C. the... read more
USD 639
DC 20007 , Washington, 2800 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest
Four Seasons Washington DC is located 2 km... read more
USD 2060
DC 20006, Washington, 1729 H Street N.W.
This hotel located in the heart of Washington,... read more
USD 409
DC 20037, Washington, 1201 24th Street NW
Located in Washington, D.C.’s West End, this hotel... read more
USD 713
DC 20037, Washington, 2201 M Street NW
Featuring a seasonal heated rooftop swimming pool and... read more
USD 399
DC 20037, Washington, 2650 Virginia Avenue NW
Located along the banks of the Potomac River... read more
USD 639
DC 20037, Washington, 1250 22nd Street NW
Hilton Club The District Washington D.C., 1 km... read more
USD 401
DC 20037, Washington, 2121 M Street NW
Offering a fitness centre and indoor pool, Hyatt... read more
USD 479
DC 20037, Washington, 2224 F Street Northwest
Hotel Hive is the first micro hotel in... read more
USD 294
DC 20036, Washington, 1112 19th Street NW
AC Hotel by Marriott Washington DC Downtown has... read more
USD 539
DC 20004, Washington, 515 15th Street NW
Set in Washington, 1 km from Washington Monument,... read more
USD 529
The place you choose to stay during the MCM marathon will greatly determine the experience that you will get from the event. Securing a good place to stay will ensure you have an easy time accessing the starting line and also getting back to your place of accommodation after the race ends.
You should also consider finding a place in which you will find an easy way of transport from your hotel to the marathon and back. There are a few suggestions of places that you can stay during the MCM marathon.
Crystal City (Pentagon area) near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. You will be provided with a free shuttle to take you to the starting line and to bring you back to Crystal City from the finishing line. The second option is to stay in downtown Washington DC close to a metro station from where you can easily take the metro to the starting line at Pentagon Metro station (yellow or blue line) start, and take the metro back from the finish line at the Rosslyn metro station. They are said to have the best hotel services with immaculate accommodation. You can also opt to stay at the Gaylord National Resort (201 Waterfront Street, National Harbor, MD 20745) whereby you will be able to get a free shuttle to take you to the starting line and to bring you back when you get to the finish line.
The places named above are some of the best places that you can choose for accommodation during the MCM event. You can choose other places that are not on the list as long as they will be efficient. Hotels from all the named places offer impeccable services and thus you will enjoy the marathon and also enjoy your stay during the period. Book either hotels near Marine Corps marathon start line, finish line or pick up point.
The Crystal Gateway Marriott is one of the best hotel for Marine Corps marathon. Located on Richmond Highway in Arlington, just near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. Book a king or double room, or superior double room. When looking for accommodation in Downtown Washington, a top choice is 4 star State Plaza Hotel. Book a deluxe room or suite.
The Marine Corps Marathon start line is located on Route 110 (all lanes) halfway between the Pentagon and Arlington Memorial Drive. Participants are advised to arrive as early as 6.00 am to get ample time to drop off their luggage, pass via security check-points, and to line up in their respective corral.
MCM will provide clear plastics bags to runners before the race kicks off. The bags will have UPS stickers for each participant for them to easily identify their belongings at the end of the race.
At 7.55 am the howitzer will fire officially starting the 48th MCM marathon. The participants are encouraged to maintain a pace of 14 minutes per mile. This pace will enable them to reach DC Gauntlet by 12.33 pm, 14th and D Street by 1.15 pm those who will not get there on time will be diverted from the race by shuttle buses.
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The Marine Corps Marathon will kick off at 7.45 am for the handcycle and wheelchair participants. Runners will start their marathon as from 7.55 am and therefore, you must get to the starting line before the race starts. The Metro station will open at exactly 6.00 am on the Marathon day.
The Pentagon station{blue/yellow}is the closest Metro access to the start line. All the stations will be opened on the MCM marathon day except for Arlington Cemetery Station, which will remain closed until 8.30 am after the marathon starts.
MCM will provide some of the necessary amenities for the marathon to runners. Some of the items going to be provided include:
Motivational music, UPS baggage drop off, Prayer services as from 6.00 am and 6.45 am, Numerous point-a-joints, Water station and MCM info tent
The marathon will come to an end at the Marine Corps War Memorial. There will be pace teams to assist runners through the marathon. They will aim to help runners finish the marathon within a finish time of between 3.10 and 5.20.
A Chrono tracking system will be used to determine each runner’s finish time together with split times for every 5k along with the marathon. The system makes use of the UHF RFID tag embedded on the runner’s bib mounted on its reverse side. Awards will be given to the top three male and female finishers using gun time. Take that day to fully enjoy the best that The MCM Marathon offers to all its participants. It is an event that will take a single day but its memories will remain for a long time.
> Find my Hotel near the finish line of the marathon
TTe MCM marathon is the largest marathon that does not offer monetary prizes to the winners, but on the contrary, it celebrates honor, endurance, and courage of all participants. It is a huge event that brings people from all over the world together and educates them on the importance of physical fitness and good relations.
The event is conducted by the members of the United States Marine Corps. It is a race that is held annually. Marine Corps Marathon is an organization that conducts various games involving running. The games are held to showcase physical fitness and to promote goodwill and discipline among the members of the Marine Corps.
Other events include Marine Corps Historic Half in Fredericksburg, VA in May and the MCM Event series conducted on Marine Corps Base Quantico.
— www.marinemarathon.org : official website