25th US FreedomWalk Festival

Sarcoma Foundation of America (SFA) is a proud partner of the 2026 Marine Corps Marathon (MCM). The MCM offers an experience for runners to tour the nation’s most recognizable landmarks, while being supported by the men and women of the United States Marine Corps.

SFA invites you to join us in Arlington, VA on October 25, 2026. When you participate in the MCM, you are choosing to join hundreds of others who want to make a difference for sarcoma patients and their families. Funds raised through our race team drive innovative research for sarcoma.

Secure access to your guaranteed race entry* today!

Runners seeking to join the 2026 MCM SFA race team will receive the following perks:

• Guaranteed entry to the 2026 MCM

• Custom MCM marathon shirt

• Personal fundraising page

• Dedicated staff to support fundraising

• Complimentary registration

• Note: All runners must commit to a minimum personal fundraising goal of $1,500

Your support will go beyond the finish line when you join our community of teammates from across the country as you train for this incredible event. Our SFA Team is here to provide support every step of the way!

Our Marathon Team’s Impact

SFA Marathon Runners have raised nearly $100,000 to support sarcoma research. We hope to raise an additional $20,000 through the 2026 Marine Corps Marathon, to continue to support those impacted by sarcoma.

For additional information, please contact Annie Blake at [email protected].

Together we can find a cure!

• WE REGRET THAT WE CAN'T PROVIDE REFERRALS FROM THIS RACE TO ANOTHER, EXCEPT TO OCTOBER 17, AS THESE TWO WILL BE THE LAST MARATHONS WE HOST.

• We welcome 300 individual entries

• You may also enter as a sponsor (Bronze $250, Silver $500, Gold $1000, which includes a complimentary entry) - All donations are tax-deductible

• Sponsors may send or deliver to me 300 copies of your menu, advertising flyer, coupon, or business card in our souvenir bags

• EVENTS: 8:00 AM FULL MARATHON ----- 9:00 AM HALF MARATHON

• Flat - scenic - beautiful views of the Potomac River - tree-lined - shaded - out'n'back

• Start and finish at Fletcher's Cove | 4940 Canal Road NW, Washington DC

• USATF certified course DC09005RT | Certificate | Color Map | B&W Map | PDF | GMAP

• Course elevation profile: -------------------------------

• Highest point is 44m above sea level, lowest point is 12m above sea level

• Enjoy a lovely day on the C&O Canal Towpath!

• See displays about the historic C&O Canal before & after race

Event details and schedule

Off-Site Parking Options

• Parking is limited at Fletcher's Cove, and we must leave spaces open for the general public, as it's a National Park and open to the public even during races

• Thus we want as many participants as possible to park off-site, so that we leave some parking spaces available at Fletcher's Cove for the general public. Off-site parking options:

• • The River School entrance on Reservoir Road

• • W Street, Bending Lane, or Hutchins Place off Reservoir Road

• • Palisades Library, 4901 V St NW, Washington, DC 20007

• • Our Lady of Victory School, 4755 Whitehaven Pkwy NW, Washington, DC 20007

• • CVS/pharmacy, 4859 MacArthur Boulevard NW, Washington, DC 20007

• We offer round-trip Red Top Cab rides from our host hotel Le Meridien to Fletcher's Cove departing at 7:00 AM on race day for only $10.00 arriving about 7:20 AM

• For the return trip after you finish, see the on-site Transportation Director. After you finish, as we get groups of four finishers, we call Red Top Cab for a ride back to our host hotel

• Please register for the taxi service in advance

• From westbound Canal Road, Red Top Cab drops you off at Reservoir Road, at the entrance to Fletcher's Cove

• Please cross Canal Road CAREFULLY to get to Fletcher's Cove and walk down the ramp to packet pick-up or straight to the start line if you already picked up your packet