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The women’s course record of 2:37:00, set by Olga Markova in 1990, still exists today. The current men’s record stands at 2:14:01, which was set by Jeff Scuffins in 1987. These consecutive winners include Susan Mallery (19), Cynthia Lorenzoni (19), Jim Hage (19), and Ruben Garcia Gomez (20). In the event’s history, there have been several back-to-back winners in both the men’s and women’s fields. Similar to other races, all MCM finishers earn medals, and additional awards are given out for overall masters, overall seniors, wheelchair and handcycle divisions. Instead of cash, the top runners at MCM are rewarded with a celebratory ceremony. The MCM is unique among large marathons because it doesn’t give out any prize money. For a more intensive dive into the history of the race, visit the MCM website here. landmarks, and in 1978, the event’s name was changed to its current title, Marine Corps Marathon. In the years that followed, the marathon course was altered to pass by more D.C. with a total of 1,018 finishers (994 male and 24 female).

On November 7, 1976, the first Marine Corps Reserve Marathon took place in D.C. Michael Ryan, and the two men worked together to make the race a reality. Jim Fowler of the USMC dreamed up a running race that could hit a few birds with one stone: a way to recruit new Marines promote the reputation of military members and provide Marines a way to qualify for the Boston Marathon. Play icon The triangle icon that indicates to play How the Marine Corps Marathon Began