Registration is underway for the 11th Marine Corps 17.75K.
The 11.03-mile event begins at 7 a.m. Saturday, March 25, 2023, along Route 234 near Dumfries. All those who show up to race at the event in Prince William County will receive a guaranteed entry or 'Access Granted' to the 48th Marine Corps Marathon (MCM) in October. This unique distance, which commemorates the year that the Marine Corps was founded, is now part of the Marine Corps Marathon Organization's (MCMO) Semper Fidelis Challenge and Distinguished Participant program in 2023. The Semper Fidelis Challenge celebrates the achievement of runners who complete the Marine Corps 17.75K in March, the Marine Corps Historic Half in May and the 48th Marine Corps Marathon in October. This motivating challenge will award finishers with a special medal as well as qualify their aggregate time for a possible award at the end of the year. The 2023 Distinguished Participant program now encompasses the full line up of MCMO events by celebrating the accomplishment of our dedicated runners who have completed an event from each weekend:- Marine Corps 17.75K on March 25
- Marine Corps Historic Half Events (half marathon, Semper 5ive and Devil Dog Double) on May 21
- Quantico 12K on August 26
- 48th MCM Weekend (MCM, MCM10K and MCM50K) on October 29
- Turkey Trot 10K and Mile on November 18
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The Montgomery County Women’s Chorus will present a concert to benefit the Betty Ann Krahnke shelter for survivors of domestic violence. 100% of ticket sales (less any online processing fees) will go to the shelter.
The concert will take place at 3:30 pm on Sunday, May 18th at Darnestown Presbyterian Church, located at 15120 Turkey Foot Rd in Gaithersburg. Tickets are $35 and may be purchased at https://www.mocosings.org/events-1/nocturnes-and-lullabies-benefit-concert.
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