2026 Marine Corp Marathon with Girls on the Run

About the Event

WHAT IS GIRLS ON THE RUN?

Girls on the Run (GOTR) offers programming designed for all girls to build confidence, increase their level of physical activity, and learn essential life skills. Our research-based curriculum creatively combines movement with confidence-building lessons and activities, providing an after-school program for 3rd through 8th grade girls. With programming that inspires girls of all backgrounds and abilities to recognize their individual strengths, participants build connection and community in a welcoming team setting. They explore topics including emotions, expressing empathy, and standing up for themself and others all while being in a safe and judge-free space with their peers. Their season culminates with a 5K celebration, where girls experience confidence and unstoppable strength as they cross the finish line. All Girls on the Run 5K participants are encouraged to go at their own pace, their Happy Pace.

WHAT IS A SOLEMATE?

GOTR SoleMates are inspired and driven athletes that want to build community through their shared passion of supporting Girls on the Run while training to complete the Marine Corp Marathon! As a SoleMate, not only do you advance the powerful Girls on the Run mission but by raising critical funds, you enable Girls on the Run to serve more girls across western Maryland. The dollars you raise will have a direct impact on your community and will serve as a model to the future generation that she can do hard things!

WHY BECOME A SOLEMATE?

Support with every dollar raised and mile logged
The opportunity to earn Girls on the Run branded apparel and swag
A personalized online fundraising page making raising funds easy and fun
Access to resources that take the work out of fundraising
A team at Girls on the Run that can provide one-on-one help and support, cheering you on as you hit each milestone along the way
A community of other SoleMates, working towards the same goals and encouraging you along your way!

Races Offered

Marine Corp Marathon

Oct 25, 2026

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Distance — 43K

terrain

Type — Running

timer

07:20

sell

$120.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Arlington.

thermostat Temperature

10.0° / 20.5°

wb_sunny Feels like

7.6° / 18.6°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

9h 6m

water_drop Avg rainfall

1.2 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

9.8 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (4.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

68.8%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:18

nightlight Sunset

18:28

About Arlington

Learn more about the host city, Arlington.

Arlington forms part of the urban conglomeration around Washington, D.C. - inside the beltway. In Northern Virginia, and directly across the Potomac River from D.C. proper, Arlington is one of America's most densely populated regions. It has a land area 26 sq mi (67 km2) and a population of 230,000. Despite its density, Arlington mixes the best of both big city and suburban environments. Like the greater Washington area, Arlington has grown over the last several decades in part due to growth of the federal government.