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Best regards
Zmags
2012
Official Program of the Marine Corps Marathon
EXCLUSIVE
Oprah-Inspired
Leading Ladies
Funny Marine
Rob Riggle
Believe in
Santa Steve
THE
ON-COURSE
ADVENTURES
OF THE FLAG
Bringing Glory and Motivation
TECHNOLOGY // TIMING // TOOLS
Boeing is proud to be a sponsor
of the Marine Corps Marathon and
to salute the men and women of
our armed forces who serve to
protect our freedom.
MESSAGE
FROM THE COMMANDANT
On behalf of all Marines, it is my distinct pleasure to welcome all
competitors, volunteers, guests and sponsors to the 37th annual
Marine Corps Marathon. Thank you all for supporting the fourth
largest marathon in the United States. As America’s Premier Crisis
Response Force, Marines deployed around the globe continue to
endure hardship, face adversity, and rise to our
2012 Official Program of the Marine Corps Mara
Boeing is proud to be a sponsor of the Marine Co
MESSAGE FROM THE COMMANDANT On behalf of al
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Make Arlington Your Starting Line for Fun!
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Stu Gerson The first Marine Corps Reserve Marathon
Brad Ingram Former U.S. Marine artillery 1st Lt.
Susan Mallery In 1976, Susan Mallery was grateful
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A s 30,000 runners take to the streets of Ar
To run a marathon, you have to believe.You
Schreurs didn’t plan to be Santa, but being bless
“People would cheer and shout, ‘There goes Sa
energizing bodies & communities
U.S. MARINE LENDS HOLLYWOOD HAND TO 37TH
Lt. Col. Rob Riggle served nine years rising thro
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ThE WIllIngnEss To prepare. ThE dETERMInaTIon To
The Challenge Cup Competition celebrates its 35th
AN ALL DAY FAMILY FESTIVAL SUNDAY OCTOBER 28, 20
Metropolitan Washington THANK YOU SPONSORS
©2012 Brooks Sports, Inc. Good luck McM runners!
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october 28 2012 PROUD SPONSOR OF
PROUD TO SUPPORT THE MARINE CORPS MARATHON. Sa
PROCLAMATION ARLINGTON COUNTY, VIRGINIA WHEREA
BY THE NUMBERS 19% OF FIELD • AVERAGE TIME 4:
We love runners. They know every turn, elevation
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We don’t just support the troops. Sometimes, we a