Originally Posted by
seypat
MCM is the people's marathon. Big time with lots of energy around the event. Logistics can be difficult because of the big city. Nice course, relatively flat. Can still be hot there even in October. Overall experience is good. They moved the package pick up back to the Armory this past year. Logistics for getting your packet are not very good.
I’ve run the MCM a few times, however it’s been years since I last ran it. At that time registration was low enough that everyone got in, it’s wasn’t a lottery for registration, and I believe it is now. As stated…it is a nice, relatively flat course. That is until the last ¼ mile running up the hill to the Iwo Jima memorial. As I recall, the course is/was lined almost every step of the way with uniformed military personnel volunteering to assist runners with whatever they need. Running through Georgetown is also fun with crowds of students out cheering on the runners.
Dan