Active Duty and Reserve military members are invited to log on to www.marinemarathon.com to download the early entry form for the 32nd Marine Corps Marathon to be held October 28 in Arlington, VA.

By printing the form, filling it out completely, and submitting a photocopy of their active duty military ID card, servicemen and women are able to register for the MCM in advance of the May 9 general registration. Submit forms and the recently reduced $75 entry fee to the MCM office, postmarked by April 30: Marine Corps Marathon, Attn: Military Registration, PO Box 188, Quantico, VA 22134, or fax (703) 784-2265. Entries without payment and/or proof of active duty status will not be accepted.

"As we continue our salute to the people of 'The People's Marathon' in 2007, the Marine Corps Marathon is happy to once again offer special registration for all of the military runners, as a thank you for their continued dedication and service to our country," said Rick Nealis, MCM Race Director.

Military personnel who register will receive an e-mail message confirming receipt and registration status. Runners are instructed to keep the confirmation number contained in this e-mail, as this will be necessary to retrieve online the confirmation e-card, required for packet pick-up located at the DC Armory as part of the Health and Fitness Expo, held October 25-27.

Runners in the national capital region can also avoid the online frenzy and register early by visiting the MCM Registration Rally at Pentagon Row on May 8 from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. 1,000 guaranteed entries will be available to would-be marathoners. The Registration Rally will feature food sampling, health and fitness product information, and demonstrations from Pentagon Row merchants, live music, and more! Runners must be present to register and entries will not be accepted after 1:00 p.m.