Latest "marine corps marathon" stories

Blind double amputee vet gears up for his 9th Marine Corps Marathon

In April 2010, Matt Bradford became the first blind double amputee in history to reenlist in the Marines.

By Irene Loewenson

7 months ago

Marines celebrate birthday with a 246-mile fun run

246 miles for 246 years.

By Sarah Sicard

19 months ago

Marine Corps Marathon goes virtual-only for second year in a row

The race had never been canceled in its 46-year history before the COVID-19 pandemic upended large gatherings.

By Leila Barghouty

20 months ago

Memorial Day tribute: The race not run

The author recalls how she met her husband, who replaced his friend in a marathon. She was unable to thank the friend, a West Point grad, who died in Iraq in 2006.

By Lauren Jackson

2 years ago

This 97-year-old just finished the Marine Corps Marathon. Here’s how the Iwo Jima veteran earned a Silver Star

The backstory behind this inspiring Marine:

By Jared Morgan

3 years ago

Retired Marine’s nonprofit offers adapted wheelchairs for disabled marathoners

Retired Marine Maj. Kim Rossiter started nonprofit Ainsley's Angels to allow the disabled to participate in athletic competitions.

By Jared Morgan

3 years ago