over the years, the mcm has evolved into a premier running event while remaining true to its roots. today, 30 full-time staff members and more than 2,000 marines, sailors and civilian volunteers work to ensure the mcm mission is carried out as its founders intended. additions to mcm weekend include the mcm10k, starting at the national mall and finishing at the iwo jima monument; the mcm kids run, a event held one day prior to the mcm; and the mcm forward, where marines stationed throughout the world participate in a satellite run simultaneously with the mcm. the mcm and all associated events continue to promote physical fitness, generate community goodwill and showcase the organizational skills of the united states marine corps.