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Airman runs MCM, honors fallen during Boston marathon
Air Force 1st Lt. Caroline Wittich of Patrick SFB, Florida (bib 79) and Lt Col Amy Natalini, Pentagon, VA (bib 76) on the course of the 2024 Armed Forces Marathon Championship held in conjunction with the 49th Marine Corps Marathon in Washington, D.C. The Armed Forces Championship features teams from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy (with Coast Guard runners), and Air Force (with Space Force Runners). Department of Defense Photo by Mr. Steven Dinote - Released.
Nov. 11, 2024 - More than 23,000 athletes ran the 49th Marine Corps Marathon, whose theme was “Celebrating Women in Service – A Bond that Bridges Generations.”  For one Air Force intelligence officer, the theme gave her a little extra drive during the race and her competition in the Armed Forces Championship.
Airman takes silver in Armed Forces Championship, Marine Corps Marathon
Left: Army Capt Kyle Smith of Fort Carson, Colo. and in center, Air Force Capt George Crist of Travis AFB, Calif. take Armed Forces bronze and silver during the 2024 Armed Forces Marathon Championships held in conjunction with the 49th Marine Corps Marathon on Sunday, October 27th. Service members from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy (with Coast Guard runners, and Air Force (with Space Force runners) go for gold. Visit www.ArmedForcesSports.defense.gov to learn more about the Armed Forces Sports program and the other sports offered. (Department of Defense photo by MC2 Colby A. Mothershead – released).
Nov. 5, 2024 - As an elite pack of runners, an Airman, Soldier and Marine, ran toward the Capitol, while keeping pace, sharing gels and water, enjoying beautiful 50-degree weather, and secretly deciding who was going to breakaway to win bragging rights to win the Armed Forces Championship and 49th Marine Corps Marathon. 
Soldier takes third in 49h Marine Corps Marathon, bronze in Armed Forces Championship
Col. Andy Kiser, right, commander of 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colorado, congratulates Capt. Kyle Smith, a logistics officer with 4th ID, for receiving an Army Commendation after a National Training Center rotation. (Courtesy photo)
Nov. 2, 2024 - As the Olympic trials hopeful Soldier passed the capitol, he steadied his pace, working with a Marine and Airman, sharing water and gels, as they traversed small hills, enjoyed beautiful 50-degree, sunny weather and focused on the who was going to win bragging rights, winning the 49th Marine Corps Marathon and the Armed Forces Championship.
Marine credits love of sports, support with MCM, Armed Services wins
U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, conduct a 9-mile hike at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Sept. 14, 2023. 3rd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, will be deploying overseas and has completed a variety of physical training events to ensure mission readiness and success. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrew Bray)
Nov. 1, 2024 - As he approached the mile 20 marker with grit and intensity in a pack, he decided to make a move. He kicked in his reserves, picked up a brutal pace and won the 49th Marine Corps Marathon and took gold in the Armed Forces Championship Men’s Division with a time of 2:25:06.
Navy women, Marine Men take top honors in 2024 Armed Forces Marathon
The All-Navy Women's Marathon Team captures gold. LT Megan Walsh, NB San Diego, CA; LT Madison Overby, NS Norfolk, VA; CDR Gina Slaby, Naval Base Kitsap, WA; LT Rachel Burchill, University of New Orleans. The 2024 Armed Forces Marathon Championships held in conjunction with the 49th Marine Corps Marathon on Sunday, October 27th. Service members from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy (with Coast Guard runners, and Air Force (with Space Force runners) go for gold. Visit www.ArmedForcesSports.defense.gov to learn more about the Armed Forces Sports program and the other sports offered. (Department of Defense photo by MC2 Colby A. Mothershead – released).
Oct. 28, 2024 - Ospreys flew overhead as the cannon woke the masses to start the 49th Marine Corps Marathon on Sunday, October 27. Featured up front were the elite field of runners that made up the Armed Forces Championship.
Marine, Airman and Soldier take top three in 49th Marine Corps Marathon
Marine Major Kyle King of 29 Palms, Calif. wins the 49th Marine Corps Marathon and the Armed Forces Marathon Championship with a time of 2:25:06. The 2024 Armed Forces Marathon Championships held in conjunction with the 49th Marine Corps Marathon on Sunday, October 27th. Service members from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy (with Coast Guard runners, and Air Force (with Space Force runners) go for gold. Visit www.ArmedForcesSports.defense.gov to learn more about the Armed Forces Sports program and the other sports offered. (Department of Defense photo by MC2 Colby A. Mothershead – released).
Oct. 27, 2024 - With a time of two hours, 25 minutes and six seconds, active-duty Marine Maj. Kyle King, won the 49th Marine Corps Marathon today. 
Marines accept challenge cup
2023 Armed Forces Marathon Championship held in conjunction with the 48th Marine Corps Marathon in Washington, D.C. The Armed Forces Championship features teams from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy (with Coast Guard runners), and Air Force (with Space Force Runners). Department of Defense Photo by Mr. Steven Dinote - Released.
Oct. 26, 2024 - As “The People’s Marathon” kicks off its 49th year Sunday, more than 22,000 runners ages 14 to 85 from all U.S. states and more than 60 countries will push themselves 26.2 miles to earn their medals.
Military elite runners hope to win armed forces championship at MCM
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Kyle King, assistant operations officer, 3rd Battalion, 11th Marines, 1st Marine Division, poses with his medal after earning first place in the 47th Marine Corps Marathon Men's Division in Arlington, Virginia, Oct. 30, 2022. Runners participated in the marathon not only to support the Marine Corps and their country, but to have the unique experience of running on an iconic course with the Marines after months of commitment and dedication to training for a lifetime goal. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Keegan Bailey)
Oct. 25, 2024 - While more than 20,000 runners from around the world will be earning their Eagle, Globe and Anchor medals at the 49th Marine Corps Marathon this Sunday, military elite runners representing the service branches will compete in the Armed Forces Championship. 
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Individual Results

INDIVIDUAL WOMEN RESULTS                                
                                
Gold:  LT Megan Walsh, NB San Diego, CA - Navy - 2:53:58
Silver:  Maj Mollie Geyer, MCAS Miramar, CA - USMC - 2:57:09
Bronze:  LT Madison Overby, NS Norfolk, VA - Navy - 2:58:23
4th Place:  Lt Col Elissa Ballas, Travis AFB, CA - USAF - 3:04:02
5th Place:  CDR Gina Slaby, Naval Base Kitsap, WA - Navy - 3:04:36
6th Place:  2LT Haley Seaward, Fort Liberty, NC - Army - 3:05:10
7th Place:  CPT Emily McKinney, Camp Humphreys, KOR - Army - 3:09:53
8th Place:  1stLt Pamela O'Brien, Camp Pendleton, CA - USMC - 3:12:34
9th Place:  CPT Jenny Metzler, White House Military Office, DC - Army - 3:12:43
10th Place:  Capt Grace Jenkins, University of Hawaii - MOI - USMC - 3:15:42
11th Place:  LT Rachel Burchill*, University of New Orleans - Navy - 3:16:58
12th Place:  Lt Col Amy Natalini, Pentagon, VA - USAF - 3:20:18
13th Place:  1stLt Samantha Frain, Camp Lejeune, NC - USMC - 3:28:20
14th Place:  1st Lt Caroline Wittich, Patrick SFB, FL - USAF - 3:30:52
15th Place:  CPT Kristen Gray, Fort Meade, MD - Army - DNF
16th Place:  Maj Adrianna Dong, Robins AFB, GA - USAF - DNS
*Coast Guard Runner

INDIVIDUAL MEN RESULTS
                                
Gold:  Maj Kyle King, 29 Palms, CA - USMC - 2:25:06
Silver:  Capt George Crist, Travis AFB, CA - USAF - 2:26:19
Bronze:  CPT Kyle Smith, Fort Carson, CO - Army - 2:27:02
4th Place:  Capt Luke Gilman, Quantico, VA - USMC - 2:28:17
5th Place:  LTJG John Bowers, NAS Corpus Christi, TX - Navy - 2:29:49
6th Place:  Capt Anthony Malatesta, Cherry Point, NC - USMC - 2:30:42
7th Place:  LCDR Jordan Tropf, Naval Base Guam - Navy - 2:32:58
8th Place:  PO1 Tesfaye Wosene, Camp Pendleton, CA - Navy - 2:33:10
9th Place:  PO2 Aaron Spak, Fort Meade, MD - Navy - 2:34:10
10th Place:  ENS Luke Termorshuizen, NAS Corpus Christi, TX - Navy - 2:34:36
11th Place:  Capt Brett Lechtenberg, Kirtland AFB, NM - USAF - 2:35:03
12th Place:  LTJG Walter Schulz, NAS Corpus Christi, TX - Navy - 2:35:07
13th Place:  Capt Pete Skwarlo, Quantico, VA - USMC - 2:39:03
14th Place:  Cpl Tyler Halliday, Camp Lejeune, NC - USMC - 2:39:33
15th Place:  CPT Travis Chewning-Kulick, Fort Cavazos, TX - Army - 2:39:58
16th Place:  SSgt Marcus Lafleur, Moron AB, SP - USAF - 2:42:22
17th Place:  2d Lt Kenton Colvin, McConnell AFB, KS - USAF - 2:42:26
18th Place:  Maj Jason Brosseau, JBSA Lackland AFB, TX - USAF - 2:46:59
19th Place:  CPT Casey Trias, Pentagon, Washington DC - Army - 2:52:12
20th Place:  MAJ Halward Blegen, Joint Base San Antonio Fort Sam Houston, TX - Army - 2:56:48
21st Place:  MAJ Byron Critchfield, Offutt AFB, NE - Army - 3:00:07
22nd Place:  Lt Col Andrew Peloquin, Kirtland AFB, NM - USAF - 3:25:22
23rd Place:  LtCol Sean Barrett, Camp Pendleton, CA - USMC - DNF
24th Place:  MAJ Ermin Mujezinovic, West Point, NY - Army - DNF

Women Team Standings

1st Navy 4 pts
2nd USMC 10 pts
3rd Army 13 pts
4th USAF 16 pts

Men Team Standings

1st USMC 24 pts
2nd Navy 29 pts
3rd USAF 46 pts
4th Army 57 pts

Final Results - Complete