MARINE CORPS MARATHON – OCTOBER 25, 2026

Washington, DC

Celebrated for its legendary course that follows past historical landmarks in the nation’s capital, including the Pentagon, Arlington National Cemetery, and the National Mall, the Marine Corps Marathon ranks among the largest marathons in both the United States and the world. Renowned as "the best marathon for beginners," the MCM is affectionately titled, “The People’s Marathon.”

For the third year in a row, the Foley Foundation is proud to participate in the MCM by sponsoring dedicated runners who will #RunForJim to promote journalist safety and advocate for American hostages and wrongful detainees.

We invite you to advance our critical work by supporting our Marine Corps Marathon runners!

Your contributions enable us to:

Family Support: Assist families enduring the pain of hostage-taking, coordinating their engagements with the administration and Congress to directly advocate for their loved one’s freedom.

Research: Conduct statistical analyses on international hostage-taking and confidential interviews with families, government officials, and third-party experts to identify the needs of victims, inform governmental reforms to address these gaps, and advance prevention strategies.

Public Advocacy: Provide a platform for families of hostages through the media and other public forums that reaches decision-makers, builds public support, and ensures their loved ones are not forgotten.

Safety Education: Reach aspiring journalists and freelancers, providing them with the knowledge, tools, and practices to keep themselves safe while under threat.

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