Sunday October 25, 2026
Arlington, VA.
The Laughlin Family Foundation Joins The Marine Corps Marathon
The Laughlin Family Foundation is proud to be an official charity partner of the 2026 Marine Corps Marathon (MCM), one of the most iconic races in the world. Known as “The People’s Marathon,” the MCM is celebrated for its historic course through Arlington, VA, and the heart of our nation’s capital.
Founded following Linda Laughlin’s diagnosis of uterine serous carcinoma, a rare and aggressive form of endometrial cancer, the Foundation is dedicated to advancing research, raising awareness, and driving advocacy for rare cancers.
As a first-year charity partner, we have been allocated a limited number of entries for the 51st Marine Corps Marathon, offering runners the opportunity to secure a guaranteed spot in the race while joining us in our mission.
Run the Marine Corps Marathon. Run for Something Bigger.
When you run with the Laughlin Family Foundation team at the Marine Corps Marathon, every mile has purpose. Your training, your race, and your fundraising help advance rare cancer research, support critical advocacy efforts to increase research funding, and amplify the voices of patients and families facing diagnoses that are often overlooked.
Together, we’re turning 26.2 miles into meaningful impact.
Why Run with the Laughlin Family Foundation?
Joining our team means more than securing a spot in one of the most iconic marathons in the country. It means becoming part of a mission-driven community dedicated to saving lives and advancing research for rare cancers. As a member of our team, you’ll receive:
Guaranteed entry into the 2026 Marine Corps Marathon
(Your race registration fee is covered by the Foundation.)Complimentary Laughlin Family Foundation running shirt
Represent the mission proudly on race day.Access to the Charity Village tent at the finish line
Celebrate your accomplishment with family and supporters after crossing the finish line.Pre-race support, team communications, and fundraising tools
Guidance, encouragement, and resources throughout your training journey.Invitation to a Laughlin Family Foundation race-weekend team gathering
Runners and their families will be invited to connect with the team during race weekend (either on Friday or Saturday). Event details will be shared closer to race day.Opportunities to meet members of the Laughlin family
Including founder Craig Laughlin, former NHL player and current Washington Capitals TV Analyst
Why Your Miles Matter
Rare cancers make up nearly 1 in 4 cancer diagnoses, yet they receive significantly less research funding and public awareness than more common cancers. Patients often face delayed diagnoses, limited treatment options, and fewer clinical trials.
This gap is especially urgent in cancers like endometrial cancer, where aggressive subtypes are on the rise and research investment has not kept pace with the need.
Through funding research, supporting patients and families, and advancing advocacy efforts to increase federal investment in rare cancers, the Laughlin Family Foundation is working to close this gap.
When you run with the Laughlin Family Foundation, you help:
Fund critical rare cancer research
Advance advocacy efforts to increase research funding
Support families navigating rare cancer diagnoses
Accelerate progress toward better treatments and outcomes
Your miles help drive change.
Join the Team - Apply to Run With Us
*$2,000.00 fundraising commitment required.
Submit your information via email and we’ll follow up with next steps and your registration link. Email courtney@thelaughlinfoundation.org for more information.
Join the Laughlin Family Foundation team and help bring hope, awareness, and funding to the fight against rare cancers. If you're going to run 26.2 miles, make it matter.
