2026 SFA Marine Corps Marathon Team
- Date
- October 25, 2026
- Distance
- 2026 SFA Marine Corps Marathon Team
From the Organizer
Sarcoma Foundation of America (SFA) is a proud partner of the 2026 Marine Corps Marathon (MCM). The MCM offers an experience for runners to tour the nation’s most recognizable landmarks, while being supported by the men and women of the United States Marine Corps.
SFA invites you to join us in Arlington, VA on October 25, 2026. When you participate in the MCM, you are choosing to join hundreds of others who want to make a difference for sarcoma patients and their families. Funds raised through our race team drive innovative research for sarcoma.
Secure access to your guaranteed race entry* today!
Runners seeking to join the 2026 MCM SFA race team will receive the following perks:
- Guaranteed entry to the 2026 MCM
- Custom MCM marathon shirt
- Personal fundraising page
- Dedicated staff to support fundraising
- Complimentary registration
- Note: All runners must commit to a minimum personal fundraising goal of $1,500
Your support will go beyond the finish line when you join our community of teammates from across the country as you train for this incredible event. Our SFA Team is here to provide support every step of the way!
Our Marathon Team’s Impact
SFA Marathon Runners have raised nearly $100,000 to support sarcoma research. We hope to raise an additional $20,000 through the 2026 Marine Corps Marathon, to continue to support those impacted by sarcoma.
For additional information, please contact Annie Blake at ablake@curesarcoma.org.
Together we can find a cure!
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
66°
Typical Low
49°
Chance of Rain
27%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Washington Reagan Ap, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Arlington, VA
Elevation
264 ft
Nearest Airport
DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport · 4 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
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What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at 2026 SFA Marine Corps Marathon Team, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- 2026 SFA Marine Corps Marathon Team
- Date
- October 25, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the 2026 SFA Marine Corps Marathon Team?
- 2026 SFA Marine Corps Marathon Team is a running race held in Arlington, Virginia on October 25, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the 2026 SFA Marine Corps Marathon Team?
- Sunday, October 25, 2026 in Arlington, Virginia at Virginia State Route 110, Arlington, VA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the 2026 SFA Marine Corps Marathon Team?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
2026 SFA Marine Corps Marathon Team
Oct 25, 2026