2025 Marine Corp Marathon with Girls on the Run
- Date Sun 26th October 2025
- Time 7:20AM EDT
- Location Arlington, Virginia
- Price $128.20
- Races 1 race
- Distances Ultra
Event summary
Get ready for an inspiring day at the 2025 Marine Corps Marathon on Sunday, October 26th, 2025, taking place at Fort Myer in Arlington! This exciting event not only features the iconic marathon but also celebrates the incredible achievements of Girls on the Run (GOTR). The program empowers girls in grades 3 through 8 to build confidence and develop essential life skills through engaging physical activities. Participants will have the chance to join in the celebratory 5K run, embracing their own "Happy Pace" as they cross the finish line, showcasing their strength and resilience.
As part of the GOTR SoleMates program, athletes can support this meaningful initiative while training for the Marine Corps Marathon. By raising vital funds, SoleMates help Girls on the Run reach more girls across western Maryland, inspiring future generations to embrace challenges and believe in themselves. With a supportive community, personalized fundraising tools, and the opportunity to earn exclusive GOTR gear, becoming a SoleMate is a rewarding way to make a difference while enjoying the thrill of marathon training. Join us for a day filled with positivity, empowerment, and the spirit of community!
As part of the GOTR SoleMates program, athletes can support this meaningful initiative while training for the Marine Corps Marathon. By raising vital funds, SoleMates help Girls on the Run reach more girls across western Maryland, inspiring future generations to embrace challenges and believe in themselves. With a supportive community, personalized fundraising tools, and the opportunity to earn exclusive GOTR gear, becoming a SoleMate is a rewarding way to make a difference while enjoying the thrill of marathon training. Join us for a day filled with positivity, empowerment, and the spirit of community!
Organiser's Description
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!
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!
Races
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Marine Corp Marathon
Incl. $8.20 Fee & SoleMate T-Shirt or Tank Top
Sun 26th October 2025 (7:20AM EDT)
$128.20
2025 Marine Corp Marathon with Girls on the Run
