Organizers of the Marine Corps Marathon have unveiled, the official web site for the inaugural Marine Corps Historic Half. The new site features convenient site navigation, comprehensive event information and exciting visuals for runners, volunteers and spectators. Details and registration for the new MCM Event Series, held aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, are also featured on the new site.

"MarineCorpsHistoricHalf.com offers the great services and information runners have come to expect from the Marine Corps Marathon website, with a focus on the new events being added to the annual line up," explained Rick Nealis, Race Director. "The new site will help spread the MCM message of health and fitness in a user-friendly way to the half marathon audience."

The new site offers a complete overview of critical content for participants in the MCHH, to be held on May 18 in Fredericksburg, VA, including a detailed course map, Packet Pick-up information, highlights of local events like the Rock the Block party and the MCHH Golf Tournament, the Healthy Lifestyle Expo and more! The site also features links to the Historic Half Apparel Store, photos, videos, plus the latest news as part of the MCHH newsletter.

By logging on, runners can participate in the free Virtual Trainer, provided by New Balance, book their hotel and airfare, or make plans for their weekend in Fredericksburg by checking out exciting deals and special offers, designed specifically for MCHH participants.

The Inaugural Marine Corps Historic Half will be held on May 18, 2008 in Fredericksburg, VA and is the first time in MCM history that the organization will hold a running event outside of traditional race weekend. Founded in 1976, Marine Corps Marathon is currently the 4th largest marathon in the US and the 7th largest marathon in the world. Known for a commitment to excellence and impeccable organization, the Marine Corps Marathon brings 32 years of planning experience to the creation of a new running event. The MCHH is sponsored by Aetna, GEICO, the University of Mary Washington, Mary Washington Hospita,l and Marine Federal Credit Union. The Semper Fred Fun Run is presented by the FreeLance Star. No federal or Marine Corps endorsement implied.