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Every May, Fredericksburg, Virginia hosts the Marine Corps Historic Half Marathon, dubbed “the greatest half in history”. The course covers 13.1 miles of the city, including parts of historic Downtown and the infamous “Hospital Hill”. Cheering crowds and members of the US Marine Corps line the streets to support runners. Local businesses, including a number of veteran owned businesses, are proud to support the runners.