Boston Marine Corps Honor Run

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Saturday, May 6, 2017 Registration opens: 7:00am- 8:50am Pre-Race Warm-up: 8:30am Race Start: 9:00am Active Duty or Retired Military/Law Enforcement/JROTC: $15.00 Pre-Registration: $35.00 Race Day Registration: $45.00 The Marine Corps Honor Run 5K offers the fastest 5K course in Boston with scenic views from Carson Beach. There is product sampling, an event warm-up, an awards ceremony with great prizes, and more! The distinctive spirit of hundreds of military and law enforcement officers is pervasive throughout the day. Groups will be running in formation, local honor guards will be onsite, as well as Marine Corps Cadets to help warm your muscles up. Race participants will include active duty officers and veterans from all branches of the U.S. Military and local law enforcement groups. But don’t be fooled, this event is for EVERYONE. We welcome beginner runners, walkers and elite athletes alike. All you need is your sneakers and patriotism! The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation is the Nation’s oldest and largest provider of need-based scholarships to military children, with particular attention given to those whose parent has been killed or wounded in combat, or who have demonstrated financial need. Since its inception in 1962, the Scholarship Foundation has awarded over 37,000 scholarships valued at nearly $110,000,000. There were 2,300 scholarships awarded this past year.