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BRAND AMBASSADORS
wear blue: run to remember Ambassador at the 2025 Marine Corps Marathon
What’s the Ambassador Program?
We’re selecting five runners who will champion wear blue’s mission at the 2025 Marine Corps Marathon. Ambassadors share their “why,” uplift Gold Star and Surviving families, and rally a worldwide community to remember our fallen heroes—every mile, every post, every conversation.
What to Expect
As a Marine Corps Marathon Ambassador, you’ll:
Represent wear blue’s mission of honoring military service and sacrifice
Share your training and hero story through weekly posts (Aug–Nov 1)
Wear blue gear at races, group runs, and local events
Encourage others to run in remembrance or volunteer on the tribute Mile
Stay connected to the wear blue community and mission
Submit photos or videos for wear blue’s website and social platforms
Complete the Marine Corps Marathon as a visible and inspiring leader
Perks & Benefits
Complimentary Marine Corps Marathon entry
Run with purpose at one of the most meaningful races in the country — on us.Official Ambassador swag pack
Includes wear blue gear like a branded shirt, jacket, hat & more to proudly represent our mission.Spotlight features
We’ll share your story and your “why” across our website, social media, and newsletters to inspire others.Access to exclusive MCM weekend events
Enjoy private gatherings, team meet-ups, and meaningful moments of remembrance.Lifelong community that runs in remembrance together
Join a powerful network of like-minded runners, volunteers, military families, and survivors.The greatest reward: impact
By serving as an Ambassador, you help wear blue’s mission reach further — uplifting remembrance, honoring the fallen, and supporting the families left behind. Your voice and story help grow a movement of purposeful miles.
More Details
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To serve as a wear blue Marine Corps Marathon Ambassador, you must:
Be 18 years or older by race day
Be registered for the 2025 Marine Corps Marathon (or receive a bib through wear blue)
Have a public social media account (Instagram & Facebook preferred) with active and authentic engagement
Share at least 1 static post or story per week from August 1 to November 1, including post-event captures and recaps
Represent wear blue’s mission and values with integrity and purpose — honoring the fallen, supporting military families, and inspiring remembrance
Be available and communicative via email and ambassador group messages
Participate in at least one virtual kickoff call in early August
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Application Deadline: 1 August 2025
Acceptance: 11 August 2025
Program Kick Off Call: 14 August 2025
1 Post/Story/Video per week beginning 18 August through 1 November, capturing a post event recap.
24 – 26 October: Marine Corps Marathon Weekend
How to Apply
Step 1
Click Apply Now and complete the short form.
Step 2
Share a 1‑minute video or 250‑word “Why I Run” story.*
Step 3
Follow @wearblueruntoremember on Instagram and Facebook for updates.
*Once you have submitted your application, separate instructions will be emailed to you to submit your 1-minute video or 250-word “Why I Run” story.