17.75K

The 17.75K is a uniquely Marine event. The distance reflects the year the Corps was established. In addition to a scenic 11.03 mile run over the over the rolling hills and winding turns of Prince WIlliam Forest Park, the 17.75K expressly offers all event finishers, ages 14 and above, guaranteed entry into the 43rd Marine Corps Marathon (MCM). Each Access Granted Entry presented at the 17.75K finish has to be completed before the guaranteed access to “The People’s Marathon” is revoked at Noon Eastern Time on Tuesday, March 27 2018.

Only those finishers who will be age 14 by the time of the MCM, will receive guaranteed entry at the 17.75K finish line.

Parking

There is no parking at the start-finish area for Marine Corps 17.75K. Runners are encouraged to arrive early and utilize free pre-race shuttles from one of three designated lots.

Marine Corps 17.75K shuttles will service the following parking locations:

Route 234 Commuter Lot - 17300 Dumfries Road, Dumfries, VA (across the street from the McDonald's)

Quantico Center - Building #3800 & #3850, Fettler Park Dr. Dumfries, VA

Forest Park High School – 15721 Forest Park Dr., Woodbridge, VA

Carpooling is strongly encouraged to ensure all participants can obtain parking at one of the three lots. Other non-shuttle parking options are available in the area including Fortuna Center Plaza, Ashland Square Shopping Center and the Montclair Commuter Lot, each located off Route 234.

Shuttles

Free pre-event shuttles are accessible to runners and spectators from the designated parking locations. On event morning, shuttles will begin operating at 5 a.m. but it is strongly recommended runners arrive early but no later than 6 a.m.

Post-event shuttles are available to runners and spectators beginning at 8:30 a.m. Shuttles will depart from the 17.75K finish area and return to the designated parking lots. Each shuttle bus will be labeled with a specific parking destination.

Runner Drop-off

Pre-event, 17.75K runners can be dropped off at the Lake Montclair Center located at 5301 Waterway Drive, off Route 234/Dumfries Road. Runners will then access the pedestrian path on the opposite of Route 234 to walk the remaining half-mile to the start.For safety reasons, the Prince William County Police Department will not allow runners to be dropped off directly on Route 234.