As the streets of Arlington and parts of Washington D.C. prepare to be filled with the rhythmic pounding of running shoes, excitement is building for the 48th annual Marine Corps Marathon, set to take place on Sunday, Oct. 29.
There'll be over 23,000 runners from all 50 states, the District, Puerto Rico, and 63 countries. However, with such a large-scale event comes some necessary road closures and parking restrictions.
WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 28: Richard Sames of Laredo, TX raises his arms as he and others pass nearby the Lincoln Memorial during the annual Marine Corps Marathon on Sunday October 28, 2018 in Washington, DC. Fort Myer Drive, from Eastbound Langston Boulevard to N. Meade StreetN. Moore Street, from 19th Street N. to Wilson Boulevard17th Street N., from Clarendon Boulevard to N. Lynn StreetNorthbound lanes of N. Oak Street, from Wilson Boulevard to 18th Street N.N. Kent Street, from 1691 N.
The marathon will start on Sunday, Oct. 29 at 7:55 a.m., preceded by the 50k at 7:15 a.m. and the wheelchair/hand cycle division at 7:50 a.m. On Saturday Oct. 28, children are welcome to participate in a one-mile MCM Kids Run. The event starts at 8 a.m. and ends around noon. Metro will be opening at 5:00 a.m. on race day, with the Pentagon and Pentagon City stations providing the closest access to the start, and Rosslyn station being the nearest to the Finish Festival.
For those arriving by car, shuttle services and a Kiss and Run drop-off location near the Fashion Centre at Pentagon City are available.Morning events – 1100-1200 block of S. Hayes Street