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Published May 15, 2025 at 1:43PM

FREDERICKSBURG, Va. – Runners and their fans will be out in force as the Marine Corps Historic Half returns to Fredericksburg the weekend of May 17-18, 2025.

This year, a new event—the Semper Fred 5K—will take place on Saturday, May 17, ahead of the main half marathon. This family-friendly race will lead to road closures in the Central Park area from midnight to 9 a.m. on Saturday. Expect impacts on Gordon Shelton Boulevard and portions of Carl D. Silver Parkway. You can view the 5K course map here: Semper Fred 5K Course Map.

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Stafford man finishes first in Marine Corps Historic Half Marathon

By Uriah Kiser

Published May 20, 2024 at 9:01AM

[Photo: Marine Corps Marathon Facebook Page]

The highlight of the “Greatest Half in History” was Samuel Yakulis, Jr., a 20-year-old from Stafford, who claimed victory with a time of 01:13:27. “I’ve done the five miles in recent years, but with that being discontinued, I decided to move up and give it a shot,” said Yakulis in a press release. Last year, Yakulis won the Semper 5ive with the second-fastest time in the event’s history at 26:34.

Jonathan Ladson, 32, from Woodbridge, finished just over a minute behind Yakulis with a time of 1:14:33. James Erickson, 38, from Woodberry Forest, Virginia, secured third place with a time of 1:15:55.

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Significant Street Closures Expected for Marine Corps Historic Half

By Uriah Kiser

Published May 14, 2024 at 9:14AM

Anticipating a turnout of over 4,300 runners, the event is set to commence at 6 a.m., with the final participant expected to cross the finish line by 10 a.m. Residents and commuters should prepare for significant road closures and potential delays between 3 a.m. and 11 a.m.

Temporary and rolling road closures will be enforced throughout the city, affecting various routes and intersections. To accommodate participants and spectators, parking will be available at the Central Park Shopping Complex. Attendees are advised to walk to the start line on Carl D. Silver Parkway near Gordon W. Shelton Drive.

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Woodbridge man takes 3rd consecutive win in Marine Corps 17.75K at Prince William Forest Park

By Potomac Local News

Published March 23, 2024 at 12:41PM

Jonathan Ladson, 32, from Woodbridge, won the Marine Corps 17.75K today at Prince William Forest Park. He finished the run in one hour, six minutes, and 26 seconds.

For the third year in a row, Ladson and Alex Trouteaud, 44, from Barnesville, Md., were the top two finishers, with Trouteaud trailing by 89 seconds.

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Marine Corps 17.75K this Saturday; Traffic delays expected near Prince William Forest Park

By Potomac Local News

Published March 20, 2024 at 9:21AM

The Marine Corps Marathon 17.75K run in Prince William Forest Park [Photo: Marine Corps Marathon]

The Marine Corps Marathon Organization (MCMO) will hold the Marine Corps 17.75K at the national park near Dumfries. Over 2,000 runners will begin running the 11-mile course at 7 a.m., with the last participant estimated to finish around 11 a.m. Marathon organizers say that significant delays should be expected between 4:30 a.m. and 12 p.m. on event day.

Pleasant Road will be closed to vehicular traffic from 5:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

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Woodbridge man wins Turkey Trot

By Amelia Breeden

Published November 20, 2023 at 4:48AM

Marine Corps Marathon Organization: “Jonathan Ladson of Woodbridge, age 32, defended his championship as the Turkey Trot overall winner on Saturday, November 18. He finished first of 923 runners in this morning’s Turkey Trot 10K, presented by Dick’s Sporting Goods and Tour Stafford, aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico.”

“Ladson crossed the finish line first with a time of 33:31, besting last year’s time by 27 seconds. His inspiration came from his daughter, who overcame a health scare in September which almost took her life.”

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Altra Running is new MCMO shoe sponsor

By Madina Habib

Published July 15, 2023 at 10:00AM

The Marine Corps Marathon Organization: “The Marine Corps Marathon Organization (MCMO) announced today that Altra Running has come on board as the new Marine Corps Marathon (MCM) footwear partner starting with the 48th MCM Weekend in October.”

“Altra Running is an inspirational company that is evolving the shoe industry with great options for both ‘every climb and place’ and every runner,” said Alex Hetherington, director of MCMO. “Their footwear’s combination of form, fit and functionality for all lends to ideals honored by the Marine Corps Marathon Organization. We couldn’t be more pleased to partner with Altra as the footwear sponsor of the MCM.”

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Healthy Lifestyle Expo open ahead of Marine Corps Historic Half

By Press Release

Published May 18, 2023 at 9:31AM

[Photo: Marine Corps Marathon Organization]

The Expo is free and open to the public at the Fredericksburg Expo & Conference Center (2371 Carl D. Silver Parkway). It is conveniently located near Central Park Shopping Complex and near Historic Downtown Fredericksburg’s restaurants and shops. Free parking is available.

The times are as follows:

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Marine Corps Marathon seeks health & fitness expo vendors

By Paris Goodman

Published April 13, 2023 at 7:00AM | Updated September 4, 2024 at 11:40AM

[Photo from Marine Corps Marathon Facebook]

Booth pricing ranges between $3,700 and $7,000.

Vendors will have access to the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center starting on Thursday, October 26, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for set up. Arrangements to move in on Wednesday, October 25, can also be made by appointment only.

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Traffic Advisory for Marine Corps 17.75K

By Potomac Local News

Published March 22, 2023 at 8:00AM

The Marine Corps Marathon Organization 17.75K will take place Saturday, March 25 at Prince William Forest Park near Dumfries, causing some road closures and delays.

Over 3,000 runners will take to the 11.03-mile course at 7 a.m., with the last participant estimated to finish about 11 a.m. Significant delays should be expected between 4:30 a.m. and noon on the day of the event.