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![Group photo of watermelon queens and NWPB staff in front of Watermelon.org tent at the 2024 Marine Corps Marathon]()
Watermelon for All: NWPB Keeps Marine Corps Marathon Hydrated for the 11th Year
National Watermelon Promotion Board (NWPB) participated in the Marine Corps Marathon (MCM) for the 11th consecutive year. Known as “The People’s Marathon,” the MCM is celebrated annually on the last Sunday of October and stands out as the largest marathon worldwide that does not offer prize money. Instead, it champions a spirited community experience, highlighted by the distribution of refreshing watermelon. This year, 16 pallets of fresh watermelon were enjoyed by participants and supporters from every U.S. state and numerous countries at the Finisher’s Festival, celebrating their marathon achievements.
