Runners and families can share meals with motivating Marines to prepare for the Marine Corps Marathon.
Marine Corps 17.75K runners and guests can join the Marine Corps Marathon Organization (MCMO) for a night of carbo-loading and motivation at the MCM Motivational Dinner Series at The Clubs at Quantico aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico (MCBQ).
The evening’s program offers participants the opportunity to dine where Marines dine and receive inspiration from accomplished U.S. Marine athletes, including keynote speaker LtGen William M. Faulkner, USMC (Ret.), President and Chief Executive Officer of the Marine Corps Association & Foundation.
Commissioned in 1982, LtGen Faulkner initially served as an infantry officer with 1st Battalion, 6th Marines before being assigned to the logistics occupational field. He spent the next 30 years in the U.S. Marine Corps serving as a logistics officer at all levels including command of Combat Logistics Regiment 27 and Marine Expeditionary Unit Service Support Group 26 during Operation Enduring Freedom.
LtGen Faulkner served as the Deputy Commandant for Installations and Logistics prior to his retirement in 2015. He participated in six Marine Corps Marathons (MCM), achieving his best finish time of 3:09:40 during the 19th MCM in 1994.
Other distinguished guests include SgtMaj Michael W. Hensley, Sergeant Major of MCBQ and Mr. Derrick R. Wood, Mayor of Dumfries.
Tickets cost $20 and are available at www.marinemarathon.com. Runners who purchase tickets to the MCM Motivational Dinner are eligible for concierge packet pick-up service and will receive their bibs at the dinner. The next date in the dinner series is August 21.
Recent Stories
The Prince William Board of County Supervisors opened its July 29 meeting with a solemn tribute to their late colleague, Gainesville District Supervisor Bob Weir, who passed away earlier this month.
Residents interested in new biking and walking connections through the region are invited to an open house tonight to learn more about a proposed “Rail with Trail” project that could link Downtown Manassas to Park Central and the Bull Run Occoquan Trail in Fairfax County.
A quick-thinking team of detectives at the Manassas City Police Department prevented a local nonprofit from losing nearly $200,000 in a sophisticated email fraud scheme.
The Manassas City Council voted on July 28 to allocate $985,456 from the airport fund to continue the design of a new air traffic control tower at Manassas Regional Airport, bringing the city one step closer to preparing the facility for future commercial service.
The ArtsFairfax Events Calendar is your destination for all arts and culture activities in Northern Virginia. Find a concert, play, poetry reading, or exhibition in your neighborhood—many events are free and family-friendly!
Are you part of a performing arts group, school, or cultural organization? You can add your events and classes, too. The ArtsFairfax Events Calendar is free and easy to use.
Your attendance at local arts events supports small businesses in our community and the art makers who help make Fairfax and its surrounding region so vibrant. With the ArtsFairfax Events Calendar, you can stay curious and stay local to plan your next arts adventure!
Go Ape, America’s leading aerial adventure park provider, is proud to unveil a revitalized experience across its iconic Zipline & Adventure Parks. This refresh goes beyond physical upgrades; it reflects a renewed mission to foster meaningful connections between people, nature, and self.
“Go Ape has always been about thrilling treetop adventures,” says Chrissy Very, Senior Director of Marketing. “Now, we’re redefining what it means to truly connect: through purpose-driven outdoor experiences that inspire courage, reflection, and joy.”
As access to public outdoor spaces becomes more limited, Go Ape steps in to bridge the gap with immersive, inclusive, and wellness-focused adventures for individuals, families, and groups.
Van Metre 5K Run
Participate in the 33rd Annual Van Metre 5K Run—a race that goes further than 3.1 miles, where every stride you take supports Children’s National Hospital. The Van Metre 5K Run donates 100% of proceeds to Children’s National Hospital and has
