HQMC Semper Fit (MFS) Seeks Applications for the All-Marine Running Team
HQMC Semper Fit is seeking applications from active duty Marines for the All-Marine Running Team, which represents the Marine Corps in Cross Country and Marathon Armed Forces Championships. Applicants must meet minimum time standards for various distances (e.g., men's 5k in 17:00, women's 5k in 20:00) and submit online applications with command endorsement and qualifying times.
Issued: May 21, 2019
1. Headquarters Marine Corps (HQMC) Semper Fit is seeking applications from active duty Marines interested in participating on the All-Marine Running Team.<br> 2. The All-Marine Running Team is a men's and women's running program offering athletes the opportunity to represent the United States Marine Corps in the Cross Country and Marathon Armed Forces Championships, along with potential qualifying events for each. Based upon place and/or timed results in Armed Forces events, the opportunity to represent Team USA at Conseil International du Sport Militaire events exists. Both male and female Marines are encouraged to apply.<br> 3. The minimum standards for applying are as follows:<br> Men<br> 5k 17:00<br> 10k 35:00<br> l0M 58:00<br> Half 1:18<br> Marathon 2:48<br> Women<br> 5k 20:00<br> l0k 41:00<br> l0M 1:08<br> Half 1:32<br> Marathon 3:15<br> 4. All-Marine Running Team athletes will work with HQMC Semper Fit Sports Operations Officer and the All-Marine Running Team Coach once selected onto the All-Marine Running Team.<br> 5. Interested Marines must submit an online sports application to (HQMC) Semper Fit. The All-Marine online application system can be accessed at www.usmcmccs.org/services/Fitness/all-marinesports. Marines must create an account before accessing the application system. Applications must contain command endorsement and qualifying times for the distance events applied for. For any technical issues with the All-Marine online application system please contact the listed POC.<br> 6. All applicants must have a valid passport, valid Government Travel Charge Card and an active Defense travel System account in order to compete.<br> 7. Funding for the All-Marine Running Team is available to active duty Marines only.<br> 8. This message is cancelled on 30 September 2020.<br> 9. Release authorized by Ms. M. C. Balocki, Director, Marine and Family Programs Division.