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Join our spring-summer-fall training program

Have you ever wanted to run a marathon or half marathon but not know where or how to start? Join our training program and we will help you achieve your goals!

Each week, we update our weekly newsletter to include our training venue and goals for the week. On the upper left of this page, under In This Issue, click Summer Training Program or Meeting Locations. You can run with us free for one session before you decide to join us. Then to join us, use these links:

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Why Should I Join a Marathon Charity Cooperation (MCC) Team?

Printable Flyer | For most people, marathons are seemingly impossible. The 26.2-mile distance takes everything you’ve got...and then some. Somewhere around mile 19, or maybe mile 24.5, you need that euphoric push that draws you to that coveted 26.2. It isn’t only a physical force. It’s the realization that your efforts are about to pay off--the finish line is just ahead. | Participant Registration Form

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How Do I Register with an MCC Partner?

It’s easy, all you need to do is complete the MCC Information Request Form and the appropriate charity coordinator will contact you will all the information necessary to join.

Upcoming MCC Races and Contract Races

Upcoming MCC races:

Saturday, July 31, 2010, at 6:30 PM -- 4th annual Friends of the W&OD 10K -- Vienna VA

Saturday, September 18, 2010, at 8:00 AM -- 3rd annual Revenge of the Penguins 10M & 20M -- Carderock MD

Upcoming MCC Contract Races:

Sunday, August 15, 2010, at 8:00 AM -- Vibha Dream Mile 5K -- Reston VA

Sunday, October 3, 2010, at 8:00 AM -- Colon Cancer Alliance Undy 5000 -- East Potomac Park, Washington DC | Entry form PDF | Brochure PDF

Sunday, October 3, 2010, at 11:30 AM -- Cancer Prevention and Treatment 5K -- Bluemont Park, Arlington VA

Saturday, October 9, 2010, at 9:00 AM -- Westridge Elementary School Knights on the Run 5K -- Woodbridge VA

Sunday, October 10, 2010, at 9:00 AM -- Ellen’s Run -- Chevy Chase MD

Saturday, October 16, 2010, at 9:00 AM -- Prince George’s Crime Victims Fund Run 5K -- Landover MD

Sunday, October 17, 2010, at 9:00 AM -- Somerset Back to School 8K -- Somerset MD

Recent MCC Race Results

Thursday, July 1, 2010, at 6:00 PM -- Grant-Pierce Indoor Marathon -- Thomas Jefferson Community Center, Arlington VA | Results | Website

Sunday, May 2, 2010, at 7:00 AM -- 1st annual Alexandria Running Festival Half Marathon -- Alexandria VA

Sunday, May 2, 2010, at 7:15 AM -- 1st annual Alexandria Running Festival 5K -- Alexandria VA

Sunday, May 2, 2010, at 7:00 AM -- 7th annual Potomac River Run Marathon -- Carderock MD

Saturday, March 27, 2010, at 4:00 PM -- 2nd annual W&OD Trail 5K -- Falls Church VA | Overall Results | Age-Group Results

Recent MCC Contract Race Results

Saturday, June 26, 2010, at 8:00 AM -- Run 4 Children 4-Mile -- Carderock MD | Results | Website

Sunday, June 20, 2010, at 6:30 PM -- Father’s Day 8K -- Washington DC | Results | Website

Saturday, June 19, 2010, at 7:30 AM -- Mary Payton’s Miracle 5K and 8K Challenge -- Indian Head MD | Results | Website

Saturday, June 5, at 8:30 AM -- 4th Annual Fit Families Festival -- Fairfax VA (1-mile Kids Fun Run starts 8:00 AM) | Results | Website

Saturday, May 29, 2010, at 6:30 PM -- 2nd annual DC Capital Striders 8K -- Washington DC | Results | Website

Saturday, May 22, 2010, at 9:00 AM -- 3rd annual Spinal Research Foundation We’ve Got Your Back 5K -- Reston VA | Overall Results | Age Groups | Web Site

Saturday, April 24, 2010, at 9:30 AM -- Young Men In Motion 5K -- Glasgow Elementary School, Alexandria VA

Saturday, April 17, 2010, at 8:00 PM -- Deaf Camps 5K -- East Potomac Park, Washington DC

Older Race Results

Questions?

If you have any questions about the Marathon Charity Cooperation or any or our programs, please ask one of the Coaches or send a message to MCC Coaches.

Also, you might want to check out our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section.