2011 Marine Corps Marthon  
*No Federal or Marine Corps endorsement implied* 
FAQ

Training

 
General Information
The Marine Corps Marathon is always an incredible event. Last year, the Friends4Michael Foundation Running Team helped The “People’s Marathon” turn 36. We’re going to be out in force again this year as we continue the relationship between the MCM and the Friends4Michael Foundation in a big way! The MCM will be run 31 October 2011. 
 
The Friends4Michael Foundation has secured 50 numbers for this prestigious event, and we’d like to invite all runners interested in adding to their marathon experience by raising funds for a worthy cause to apply for one of our slots. If you get into the Marine Corps Marathon on your own, but would like to raise funds for the Foundation anyway, let us know and we’ll treat you just like one of our sponsored runners (tee shirt, race support, etc)
 
Right now, the Friends4Michael Running team is a loosely knit collection of distance runners from across the United States. Although we number fewer than 300 runners, we’re dedicated!
 
The Marine Corps Marathon is the Friends4Michael Foundation’s major fall fundraising event. All proceeds raised by F4M runners will go directly to the Foundation and are critical to the continued support the Foundation provides to the kids and their families!
 
Our team includes Cadets from the United States Military Academy, Active Duty military folks, Government employees, and civilians from all walks of life. We come from all over the country! Basically, we’re a motley bunch of folks who like to run ridiculous distances, especially when there’s a good cause involved!
 
Our motto: If you’re going to go out and run 26.2 miles, why not do some good while you’re at it?