It's been quite some time since I ran MCM and I'm just now reviewing it, mainly because I want all of my states to show up on my profile. I was fortunate enough to run it before there was a lottery system. I didn't do well at all, but it certainly wasn't the race's fault. I went out fast and wasn't in shape for it. The course is absolutely beautiful. I'm not sure there are any places I've run with more to see than Washington DC. So much history and so much inspiration. Having the marines around will keep you motivated too. This is more than a race, it's an experience. I'll be back to run it again someday.