2026 Marine Corp Marathon with Girls on the Run
- Date Sun 25th October 2026
- Time 7:20AM EDT
- Location Arlington, Virginia
- Price $128.20
- Races 1 race
- Distances Ultra
Event summary
Get ready for an inspiring and empowering experience at the 2026 Marine Corps Marathon with Girls on the Run, taking place on Sunday, October 25, 2026, in Fort Myer, Arlington! This exciting event celebrates the strength and confidence of young girls as they culminate their season with a vibrant 5K celebration. Girls on the Run (GOTR) is dedicated to helping girls in grades 3 through 8 build self-esteem, learn life skills, and engage in physical activity through a supportive community. Participants can run at their own pace, embracing their personal journey while crossing the finish line with pride.
In addition to the 5K, the event features the impactful SoleMates program, where dedicated athletes join forces to support Girls on the Run by training for the Marine Corps Marathon. As a SoleMate, you’ll not only enhance your own fitness journey but also raise vital funds to empower more girls in the community. With a host of resources, personalized support, and the camaraderie of fellow SoleMates, this is a unique opportunity to make a difference while achieving your running goals. Join us for a day filled with joy, community, and unstoppable strength!
In addition to the 5K, the event features the impactful SoleMates program, where dedicated athletes join forces to support Girls on the Run by training for the Marine Corps Marathon. As a SoleMate, you’ll not only enhance your own fitness journey but also raise vital funds to empower more girls in the community. With a host of resources, personalized support, and the camaraderie of fellow SoleMates, this is a unique opportunity to make a difference while achieving your running goals. Join us for a day filled with joy, community, and unstoppable strength!
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
Sun 25th October 2026 (7:20AM EDT)
$128.20
OPENS 02 FEB
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