Marines TV

The 39th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Eric M. Smith, and the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, lead U.S. Marines assigned to Headquarters Marine Corps on a motivational run in honor of the Marine Corps’ 249th birthday in Arlington, VA, on Nov. 6. The Marines ran from the Pentagon to the Marine Corps War Memorial. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. James Stanfield)

This year will mark the 47th Marine Corps Marathon happening Oct. 30, 2022 in Arlington, Virginia. With more than 30,000 runners the Marine Corps Marathon, held annually, is recognized as “The People’s Marathon” and is organized by the men and women of the United States Marine Corps. Just as Marines take pride in everything they do, participants run in remembrance and for the honor, courage and commitment to training for and completing the marathon. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Andrew Herwig)