With more than 30,000 participants each year, The Marine Corps Marathon is fast becoming one of the most popular 'fun runs' in the world. This volume perfectly captures the heart and soul of the race and those who take part - top athletes and amateur runners, as well as charity marathoners and celebrities such as Oprah Winfrey. With its engaging text and hundreds of photographs, it tells the stories of the 330,000 people that have crossed the finish line since the first race in 1976 - their joy and triumph, as well as the mental and physical pain they endured during its gruelling 26 miles.