Marine Corps Marathon
How did Marine Corps Marathon runners profiled by WTOP do this year?
In anticipation of this year’s Marine Corps Marathon, WTOP’s staff profiled a number of runners. Here’s how they finished.
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Florida man runs Marine Corps Marathon barefoot, wearing a kilt
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Last ‘Groundpounder’ retires after running 42 Marine Corps Marathon races
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Photos: Thousands of runners embark on Marine Corps Marathon
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WTOP staffer shares Marine Corps Marathon training journey
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Runners can now go 50K in latest Marine Corps Marathon event
Organizers announced the ultramarathon Wednesday, well ahead of the Marine Corps Marathon weekend in October. But registration for the 31-mile, or 50-kilometer, run opens at noon on Feb. 27, and there’s a limit of 500 entries.
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Florida man runs Marine Corps Marathon barefoot, wearing a kilt
Todd Wheeler of Florida completed the 43rd annual Marine Corps Marathon while running barefoot and wearing a kilt. See video.
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How did Marine Corps Marathon runners profiled by WTOP do this year?
In anticipation of this year’s Marine Corps Marathon, WTOP’s staff profiled a number of runners. Here’s how they finished.
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Runners take to DC, Va. streets for Marine Corps Marathon
Thousands of runners and spectators will converge in Virginia and D.C. for the 43rd Marine Corps Marathon.
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Local marching band gives back by playing to inspire marathon runners
The 43rd annual Marine Corps Marathon marks 11 years that a local high school’s marching band has been encouraging runners get to the finish line through their music.
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Last ‘Groundpounder’ retires after running 42 Marine Corps Marathon races
The last man to have run every Marine Corps Marathon race since it began in 1976 announced his retirement Saturday after making his final run last year.
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‘Never too old to be an athlete’: Husband and wife running icons join Marine Corps Marathon weekend
Kathrine Switzer was the first woman to officially run the Boston Marathon — and was nearly tackled to the ground in the process. Her husband, Roger Robinson is a running journalist with an impressive record in masters running. The pair says as they age, their passion for running doesn’t fade, and it’s all about putting one foot in front of the other.
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Ice time: Coach of a special hockey team will run the Marine Corps Marathon
Truth be told, Robert Widmer, of Odenton, Maryland, isn’t much of a runner. His hobby is ice hockey, though even that’s something he got a late start on. But that’s a common thing among the Washington Ice Dogs. And Widmer isn’t the only one who’s running.
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Cancer survivor prepares for the Marine Corps Marathon where her battle began 14 years ago
BethAnn Telford’s battle with brain cancer began on the Marine Corps Marathon course in 2004. She’s run every Marine Corps Marathon since, now raising money for a cure.
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Juggler? Flag bearer? Extreme runners go extra mile during Marine Corps Marathon
Running 26.2 miles is already a challenge, but a flag-bearing veteran and a running juggler take their approach to the Marine Corps Marathon to the next level. See photos and video.
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Marine Corps Marathon: Before he could run, this soldier had to learn to walk — again
Retired Master Sgt. Cedric King took one wrong step in Afghanistan in 2012 and lost both his legs. “That’s where the story took a turn for the best,” he said. Find out the philosophy that’ll get him through the Marine Corps Marathon 10K, and has gotten him through life since his injury.
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Army soldier raising money to honor friend by betting on himself
Lots of people are running in the Marine Corps Marathon next weekend to raise money for causes. But for an Army lieutenant from Alexandria, how much he raises depends solely on how many people he passes.
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Metro work on all lines this weekend
This weekend, commuters should expect significant track work to slow all Metro lines, and delays and intermittent stoppages along Interstate 95 in Dale City.
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‘Farther beyond that finish line’: Md. woman’s first marathon part of her weight loss journey
The Oct. 28 Marine Corps Marathon is not just a finish line to 27-year-old Constance Roberts, but one step on her journey of weight loss and running. She has been working up to running a marathon for almost three years, and improving her health and life along the way.
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Metro opening early for Marine Corps Marathon
The subway will open at 6 a.m. in anticipation of the large crowds expected for the 43rd annual Marine Corps Marathon.
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