It was really exciting. said Mackenzie, whose favorite part of the race was being on the National Mall. The race is open to the public and all proceeds go to support the Marines. Many times, a celebrity marathon time will be faster than the average runners time, due to the celebritys level of training and fitness. It could not have been a better day, said marathon runner Kenan Farmer. Listen here. A four-mile walk, followed by a one-hour endurance walk, should be included. google_ad_height = 600; Its one of my favorite races of all time, Mattson said. She did not finish, but her personal best of 3:59:19 was a significant improvement from the previous best. Travellers from non-Visa Waiver Program countries should check the requirements with their embassy. The MCM course unfurls alongside Arlington National Cemetery then, after turning left onto Marshall Drive, offers a final up-hill challenge to the finish at the Marine Corps War Memorial!