Marine Corps Historic Half Marathon
The Marine Corps Historic Half (MCHH), held in Fredericksburg, VA, celebrates its fifth anniversary in 2012 by taking runners on a 13.1 mile journey from the retail hub of Central Park through historic downtown streets, up hospital hill and back to awaiting Marines at the MCHH finish line. Held annually in May and open to ages 10 and up, the MCHH boasts a race field of 8,000 runners. The MCHH also offers a two-person relay open to 300 teams and the Semper Fred 5K, a 3.2-mile course with a race field of 1,500 runners.
The Healthy Lifestyle Expo will be held in conjunction with the Marine Corps Historic Half during the days prior to the race. Located at the Fredericksburg Expo & Conference Center, this free event is open to the public and will showcase health, fitness, food and exercise through featured vendors such as Mary Washington Hospital, Geico, and Jelly Belly Sport Beans. Fredericksburg Expo & Conference Center is located at 2371 Carl D. Silver Parkway, Fredericksburg, VA 22401.
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