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Last Marine Corps Marathon 'Groundpounder' Retires After 42-Year Streak

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Retired U.S. Marine Corps Colonel Al Richmond has achieved the extraordinary distinction of being the Marine Corps Marathon’s final ‘Groundpounder’ – a term reserved for those who completed every iteration of the 26.2-mile race since its inception in 1976. Richmond maintained his perfect attendance through 42 consecutive marathons, becoming the last remaining Groundpounder to retire from competition following the 2017 event. Richmond’s marathon …
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citybuzz.co broke the news in on Tuesday, September 2, 2025.
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