Marine Corps Marathon
Charity Bibs
Celebrate 250 Years of America Through Service
In 2026, the Marine Corps Marathon marks a historic milestone — the 250th anniversary of the United States. This iconic race is located in Washington, DC and has a scenic route! It’s more than just 26.2 miles; it’s a celebration of service, sacrifice, and community. Last year’s Marine Corps Marathon sold out, making entry highly competitive.
Through True North Foundation’s official charity sponsorship, you’ll receive a guaranteed race entry while running for a cause that directly supports veterans and their families.
Why Run with Team TNF?
When you run with True North Foundation, you’re not just fundraising — you’re choosing impact. Our charity team experience is designed to bring you closer to the mission, the community, and the veterans you’re supporting.
This once-in-a-generation race year offers a powerful opportunity to honor service while creating real impact. Every mile you run and every dollar you raise helps strengthen veteran communities and support the nonprofits doing critical work nationwide.
Spots are limited. Secure your guaranteed entry and start running with purpose today as part of the True North Foundation Team.
Runner Perks
✔ Guaranteed Marine Corps Marathon Entry as part of the True North Foundation Team
✔ Official True North Foundation Race T-Shirt
✔ Coffee Meet-Up at Dog Tag
Connect with fellow runners, veterans, and our community at Dog Tag, one of True North Foundation’s nonprofit partners.
✔ Run Alongside True North Foundation Adaptive Athlete Luke Kittel (Our Team Captain)
✔ Exclusive 4-Month Training Plan by Adaptive Athlete – Luke Kittel
Luke will create a personalized four-month marathon training plan to help you prepare with confidence.
✔ Choose Where Your Fundraising Goes
Select one of True North Foundation’s nonprofit partners (MCSF, Dog Tag, MVP, Stay In Step, Luke, or directly to the True North Foundation) as the direct recipient of your fundraising — bringing you closer to the impact you’re creating.
✔ Fundraising Tools & Personal Support
Receive access to easy-to-use fundraising tools, plus one-on-one support from our Director of Strategic Partnerships to help you reach your goal.
✔ Low Fundraising Minimum
Raise just $500 to support veteran-focused nonprofits as your fundraising minimum. (Participants are responsible for purchasing their own race registration through our charity link.)
✔ Social Media Highlights on True North Platforms
Charity Bibs Registration
What are Charity Bibs?
A charity bib is a race entry given to a runner who commits to raising funds for a nonprofit organization in exchange for guaranteed entry into a race.
Instead of qualifying by time or lottery, the runner agrees to:
Fundraise a set minimum amount - $500
Represent and promote the charity
Run the race in support of the charity’s mission
Charity bibs allow runners to participate in popular or sold-out races while making a meaningful impact for a cause they care about.
Charity Bib Registration
What is the process to get a charity bib, and what can I expect as part of Team TNF?
To get started, you’ll first register with Team True North Foundation (Team TNF) using our registration link and purchase your guaranteed charity bib.
Race Registration Link:
https://haku.ly/72267ae33d
Once registered, we’ll email you a Runner Intake Form, where you’ll select how you’d like your fundraising dollars to be allocated. After we receive your completed form, we’ll confirm your spot on the team and send instructions to set up your personal fundraising page through Donorbox—so keep an eye out for an email from Donorbox.
After creating your Donorbox account and fundraising page, you’ll officially be off to the races with a $500 fundraising goal (or more!). We ask that at least 50% of your goal is raised by July 31st, with the remaining balance due within the week following the event.
You won’t be doing this alone. Our Director of Strategic Partnerships will share a Google Drive resource folder filled with fundraising templates, messaging, and creative ideas to help you succeed.
From there, it’s all about training, fundraising, and showing up alongside the True North Foundation Team to create real impact for the veteran community.