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'The People's Marathon' — largest marathon in the world with no prize money. 51st edition in 2026. Organized by the U.S. Marines. Entry $240 ($225 active duty), general registration opens April 6, 2026 — sells out fast. Runners Club (5+ finishers) gets guaranteed entry. Charity partners with guaranteed bibs. Also: finish 17.75K feeder race for guaranteed MCM entry. Course past Pentagon, National Mall, Lincoln Memorial, Capitol, finishing at Marine Corps War Memorial. 7h time limit (14 min/mile pace).