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Marine Corps Marathon 2026: Course map, road closures and race schedule
Headline from FOX 5 DC
Thousands of runners will hit the pavement across the DMV on Sunday, Oct. 25, for the 2026 Marine Corps Marathon. Often called "The People's Marathon," the massive event takes participants on a scenic journey past some of the most recognizable landmarks in Arlington and the nation's capital.
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Preparations are underway for the 51st Marine Corps Marathon on Sunday, with approximately 40,000 participants expected to race through parts of Arlington and Washington, D.C., prompting road closures, security screenings, and spectator restrictions across the region.
Thousands of runners will hit the pavement across the DMV on Sunday, Oct. 25, for the 2026 Marine Corps Marathon. Often called "The People's Marathon," the massive event takes participants on a scenic journey past some of the most recognizable landmarks in Arlington and the nation's capital.
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