2026 Marine Corp Marathon with Girls on the Run
- Date
- October 25, 2026
- Location
- Route 110, Arlington, VA
- Distance
- Marine Corp Marathon
From the Organizer
WHAT IS GIRLS ON THE RUN?
Girls on the Run (GOTR) offers programming designed for all girls to build confidence, increase their level of physical activity, and learn essential life skills. Our research-based curriculum creatively combines movement with confidence-building lessons and activities, providing an after-school program for 3rd through 8th grade girls. With programming that inspires girls of all backgrounds and abilities to recognize their individual strengths, participants build connection and community in a welcoming team setting. They explore topics including emotions, expressing empathy, and standing up for themself and others all while being in a safe and judge-free space with their peers. Their season culminates with a 5K celebration, where girls experience confidence and unstoppable strength as they cross the finish line. All Girls on the Run 5K participants are encouraged to go at their own pace, their Happy Pace.
WHAT IS A SOLEMATE?
GOTR SoleMates are inspired and driven athletes that want to build community through their shared passion of supporting Girls on the Run while training to complete the Marine Corp Marathon! As a SoleMate, not only do you advance the powerful Girls on the Run mission but by raising critical funds, you enable Girls on the Run to serve more girls across western Maryland. The dollars you raise will have a direct impact on your community and will serve as a model to the future generation that she can do hard things!
WHY BECOME A SOLEMATE?
- Support with every dollar raised and mile logged
- The opportunity to earn Girls on the Run branded apparel and swag
- A personalized online fundraising page making raising funds easy and fun
- Access to resources that take the work out of fundraising
- A team at Girls on the Run that can provide one-on-one help and support, cheering you on as you hit each milestone along the way
- A community of other SoleMates, working towards the same goals and encouraging you along your way!
Distances & Pricing
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About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the 2026 Marine Corp Marathon with Girls on the Run?
- 2026 Marine Corp Marathon with Girls on the Run is a running event held in Arlington, VA. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the 2026 Marine Corp Marathon with Girls on the Run?
- Sunday, October 25, 2026 in Arlington, VA at Route 110, Arlington, VA. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the 2026 Marine Corp Marathon with Girls on the Run?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
2026 Marine Corp Marathon with Girls on the Run
Oct 25, 2026