08/06/2026
All-Marine Runners after the U.S. Marine Corps Cross Country Championship, which was held at MCAS Miramar on January 8, 2011. The ranks provided represent individuals' rank today or their rank at retirement.
L to R:
1. Col Kristin McCann
2. Maj Rick Jennings
3. Col Steven Peterson
4. Coach Joe Puleo
5. LtCol Erin Demchko
6. SSgt Jeremy Brown
7. Cpl Ryan Ellis
8. Col Joe Galvin
9. LtCol Sean Barrett
Hosted by HQMC Semper Fit Sports, the race brought together elite runners representing Marine Corps installations worldwide.
Men's Champion: 2nd Lt. William Prom, an artillery training officer with the 11th Marine Regiment at MCB Camp Pendleton (and former 2008 U.S. Naval Academy Cross Country Team Captain), won 1st place in 26:36 across the 5-mile course.
Team Structure: Installation teams were composed of up to 3 male and 2 female runners.
All-Marine Selection: Performance in this championship served as the primary qualifier for entry into the All-Marine Running Program.
Armed Forces Advancement: Top finishers were selected to represent the Marine Corps on the All-Marine Cross Country Team and compete in the United States Armed Forces Sports Cross Country Championship, held in conjunction with the USA Track & Field (USATF) National Cross Country Championships in San Diego, California, from February 3–6, 2011.
Photo Credit: LtCol Erin Demchko