Kyle King, Kaylee Slade win 2026 Marine Corps Marathon
Kyle King, an active-duty Marine from Northern Virginia, won the men’s race at the 51st Marine Corps Marathon on Sunday, earning his fourth victory and third consecutive title.
King previously won the race in 2022, 2024 and 2025. He finished this year’s race in 2 hours, 17 minutes.
In a post-race interview with NBC, King said the pressure of competing does not ease with experience.
“I’d say it gets harder each time,” King said. “The pressure’s always there. I mean, this year was especially intimidating.”
Kaylee Slade wins the women’s race at the 2026 Marine Corps Marathon in 2:44:26, praising the veterans and service members who inspired her along the course.
Kaylee Slade won the women’s race, finishing in approximately 2 hours, 44 minutes.
After crossing the finish line, Slade reflected on the veterans and service members she saw along the course.
“It was hard, but it was inspirational seeing all the veterans out there and everyone serving for the country,” Slade said. “They do way harder things than me out there.”
Slade thanked the organizers and called it a great race. She also said she might return to Washington next year.
Veteran Zachary Stinson Wins Marine Corps Marathon Handcycle Race in 1:15.
Marine veteran Zachary Stinson won the handcycle race, finishing in 1 hour, 15 minutes. Stinson said the Marine Corps Marathon holds special meaning for him, as it was the first marathon he competed in, in 2012.
“It’s always been special to me,” Stinson said. “So truly blessed.”
The marathon took place under sunny fall skies after a chilly start. News4 meteorologist Chuck Bell forecast afternoon temperatures in the mid-60s, providing mild conditions for runners and spectators.
Thousands of runners take off at the start of the 51st Marine Corps Marathon in Arlington, VA, and D.C.
