Need an entry to the race?
please read the information below
Joining the team:
JOIN THE TEAM: STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS
FUNDRAISING REQUIREMENT DETAILS
TEAM BENEFITS
Also available:
TRAVEL & HOTEL INFORMATION
RACE WEEKEND SCHEDULE - EXPO, RUNNER'S RECOGNITION DINNER & RACE DAY SUPPORT
IMPORTANT
If you want to join the team as a charity runner through RUN FOR AUTISM, a $500 minimum fundraising amount is required. See details below.
How to Join the Marine Corps Marathon Team
Signing up is a two step process. Please read both steps before proceeding.
STEP 1: Complete the fundraising commitment form and fax or mail it to OAR at the address provided on the form. Please click here to read full details and download the form.
STEP 2: Purchase your race entry online at www.firstgiving.com/oar. Once you're at the Firstgiving site, select "Get Started" and then select Marine Corps Marathon from the list of events. Choose "Yes - Register Online Now". You will be required to pay the race entry fee of $113.
ALL REGISTRATIONS ARE FINAL AND THERE ARE NO REFUNDS.
How to Join the Marine Corps 10k Team
You will be required to pay a registration fee of $70.00. This includes a race registration fee and RUN FOR AUTISM Team fee of $25.00.
To sign up for the race please go: www.firstgiving.com/oar
Once you're at the firstgiving site, select "Get Started" and select Marine Corps 10k from the list of events.
ALL REGISTRATIONS ARE FINAL AND THERE ARE NO REFUNDS.
What is the Fundraising Requirement?
The Marine Corps Marathon is closed to open registration and anyone that needs a race entry through OAR will be considered a charity runner and has a $500 minimum fundraising requirement.
Team members can raise money though various ways including on-line, donation brochures, corporate matching gift programs and events to name just a few.
Runners generally average between $1,000 and $1,500. Participants who raise over $1,000 receive a free entry to the 2010 Chicago or Marine Corps Marathon, and those who raise over $2,500 receive a special incentive prize.
ALL REGISTRATIONS ARE FINAL AND THERE ARE NO REFUNDS.
Team Benefits
Guaranteed entry into the Marine Corps Marathon
RUN FOR AUTISM t-shirt and race shirt
Invitation to OAR's Runners' Recognition Dinner held the evening before
Race day support and Finish Line celebration
RUN FOR AUTISM Fundraising Guide
A personal fundraising web page
Participants who raise over $1,000 receive a free entry to the 2010 Chicago or Marine Corps Marathon.
Participants who raise over $2,500 receive a special incentive prize.
SPECIAL BENEFIT FOR DC-AREA RUNNERS - TRAIN WITH DC FIT!
For RUN FOR AUTISM team members in the DC area, OAR offers an optional training program through DC FIT. For more details and to sign up, visit the DC FIT website.
Learn more about DC FIT at www.dcfit.net
Travel and Hotel Information
TRAVEL INFORMATION
For information on tourism, car rentals, air travel and more, check out the official Marine Corps Marathon Website.
Race Weekend Schedule
PRE-RACE EXPO
MARINE CORPS MARATHON HEALTH AND FITNESS EXPO, October 23-24, Washington Convention Center
All participants must attend the Expo to pick up their race packet containing their official race bib and timing chip. Packets are not available for pick up the day of the event. The event is free and open to the public, so feel free to bring your family and friends.
Expo Hours:
Friday, October 23 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 24 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
OAR will have a booth at the Expo and staff members will be present both days. Stop by to pick up a say “Hello” before the dinner and before race day.
Location:
The convention center is easily accessible by Metro. For directions, visit http://www.dcconvention.com/directions.asp
Address: 801 Mount Vernon Place, NW, Washington, DC 20001
RUNNER’S RECOGNITION DINNER
OAR invites all RUN FOR AUTISM team members and their family and friends to the Runners’ Recognition Dinner on Saturday night prior to the race, October 24. It’s a great chance to meet other team members and share your stories.
An announcement and an invitation will be sent with complete details at a later date.
RACE DAY SUPPORT
Morning Gear Check
The OAR tent will be set up in the Charity Village area on race day and is a perfect, secure location for all RUN FOR AUTISM runners to leave items they will need before or after the race.
In addition, family members can use the tent as a central location to rally before they cheer you on and greet you as you finish on your big day. The Charity Village will be located near the Netherlands Carillon on the hill adjacent to the Marine Corps War Memorial. We strongly recommend checking your gear at the OAR tent rather than the MCM bag drop. The OAR tent is closer to the Start and Finish Lines and will be more readily accessible after the race. If you plan on dropping off your gear at the OAR tent, please use the Rosslyn metro station.
Location: The exact location of the OAR tent will be announced before race day.
Finishers’ Celebration - The ideal location meet family and friends!
Once you have finished the race, come back to the OAR tent at the Charity Village and revel in your accomplishment with other team members.
You can take photos and share your stories with the family, friends, volunteers, and the OAR staff. Fruit, drinks, and other refreshments will be provided.
If you have used the tent for a place to leave warm clothes and personal items, they will be secure while you run and ready for pickup.
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