Belleau Wood 8K

The Belleau Wood 8K commemorates the Battle of Belleau Wood by sending runners on a 4.97 mile run either virtually or through the hills, trails and trees of Marine Corps Base Quantico. Run in the spirit of the Marines whose tenacity and ferocious spirit earned battle victories and spurred the French Army to recognize Belleau Wood, as the “Bois de la Brigade de Marine” or “The Wood of the Marine Brigade.” All participants receive a technical short sleeve shirt and a special edition bib. All finishers receive a commemorative medal.

Belleau Wood 8K participants will begin on the track in Butler Stadium. For three miles of hilly roadways, runners will climb Elliott Avenue and McCard Road. The final two miles will have runners tackling the aptly named Devil Dog Trail, slaloming the curves of Bobsled Trail, and racing through Stadium Trail. A few final turns on McCard Rd and Anderson Ave lead runners back into Butler Stadium where they will cross the finish line and claim a military-inspired finisher coin.