QUANTICO, Virginia -- The U.S. Marine Corps’ All-Marine Running Program, managed by the Marine Corps Marathon Organization, has selected two new coaches for the elite running team.
Coach William Stearns and Dave Davis both of Stafford, VA will be with U.S. Marine runners this weekend as the runners compete in the Armed Forces Cross Country Championship in Bend, OR. The Cross Country Championship occurs Feb. 4 and includes elite runners from all branches of the military services.
“Bill Stearns and Dave Davis are both seasoned coaches who have guided runners from high school to Olympic-level competitions,” says MCM Director Rick Nealis. “They are sure to be of great assistance to our All-Marine athletes throughout the 2017 season.”
Throughout the year, All-Marine athletes represent the U.S. Marine Corps in national and international running events.
This year, All-Marine Runners will compete in the International Military Sports Council (CISM) in Ottawa, Canada in May; the Warriors of the Sea Competition in England in June; and in both the Armed Forces and Challenge Cup competitions that will be held within the 42nd Marine Corps Marathon this October. In addition, many of the All-Marine runners will participate in the Marine Corps 17.75K on March 25 in Prince William County, VA and at the Marine Historic Half on May 21 in Fredericksburg, VA.
Any Marines interested in being part of the All-Marine Running Team should contact Team Manager Mark Williams atmark.williams@usmc-mccs.org
Those wanting to qualify for the All-Marine Running Team must meet one of the following distances and minimum finish times within the past 24 months:
Event Finish Time Pace Per Mile
Men
5k 17:00 5:29
10k 35:00 5:38
10 mile 58:00 5:48
Half marathon (13.1 miles) 1:18:00 5:57
Marathon (26.2 miles) 2:48:00 6:24
Women
5k 20:00 6:27
10k 41:00 6:37
10 mile 1:08:00 6:48
Half marathon (13.1 miles) 1:32:00 7:02
Marathon (26.2 miles) 3:15:00 7:27
Interested Marines can obtain the All-Marine Team application form at:
https://cloud.mwr.army.mil/apptrac/atwsc/apptrac.wsc/wb1000.html?wbp=7
The Marine Corps Marathon is voted the “Best Marathon in the Mid Atlantic” and “Best Marathon for Spectators.” The MCM honors the dedication, sportsmanship and patriotism of its participants. Also known as “The People’s Marathon,” runners from all walks of life participate in the MCM, the largest marathon not to offer prize money. The 42nd MCM will be held on October 22, 2017 in Arlington, VA. No federal or Marine Corps endorsement is implied. #RunWithTheMarines