Historic Half: 13.1 Alumni Newsletter

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Historic Half Alumni

You've been there before. Now return to run and celebrate the 10th Historic Half on May 21, 2017. Special anniversary medal for all finishers. Discounted registration available now.

Semper 5ive

The Semper 5ive is a five-mile, point-to-point run from Fredericksburg's downtown, up Hospital Hill to a shared finish line with the Half. Registration is now open .

Devil Dog Double

You’ve run Hospital Hill, but can you do it twice in one day? Register for the new Devil Dog Double. Run the Semper 5ive, then turnaround and run the Historic Half. One day. Two distances. Three medals.

Recognized as the Iron Mile Company , 135 runners have reached the Historic Half finish line every year since 2008. Special recognition will be bestowed on these dedicated participants at this year’s event.

Make a weekend out-of-it and book a hotel. Stay convenient to the Healthy Lifestyle Expo and the start and finish.

Historic Half Apparel

During registration, runners can purchase the limited-edition black camo technical training shirt with Historic Half artwork and motivational mantra in men’s and women’s sizes.

For a one-time fee of $20, runcoach's workout engine will design the perfect plan for any runner. Take advantage of this exclusive opportunity to run your best in May!

Enjoy the chatter, conversation, networking and motivation of the Historic Half Community on the MCM's social networks and let everyone know you are going to #RunWithTheMarines in May.

Marine Corps 17.75K

The run-to-register known as the Marine Corps 17.75K on March 25 grants every finisher a guaranteed spot in the 2017 MCM. Registration opens at 11:00 a.m. eastern on February 17.

Quantico 100

Celebrate Marine Corps Base Quantico’s century celebration by participating in the new Quantico 100 . Log as many miles as you can in 100 minutes on a three-mile loop course on April 29. Registration opens at 1:00 p.m. eastern on February 17.

Lottery registration opens for the 42nd MCM on March 22. The 2017 MCM will be held on October 22.

Register for the MCM early and guarantee an entry, plus secure hotel accommodations, event tickets, transportation and special amenities as part of the all-inclusive MCM Four Star Registration Package.