Road Closures for 50th Marine Corps Marathon in DC, Arlington

Road closures for 50th Marine Corps Marathon in DC, Arlington

A vast network of roads in D.C. and Arlington, Virginia, will play host Sunday to tens of thousands of runners, rather than cars, during the running of the 50th Marine Corps Marathon. That means headaches for drivers this weekend, especially if they aren’t prepared. Anyone hitting the road Sunday in the vicinity of Rock Creek Parkway, Georgetown, Downtown D.C., Rosslyn, Crystal City, Pentagon City or anywhere in between should beware, getting ar…

West End, Foggy Bottom prepare for 50th Marine Corps Marathon

The Marine Corps Marathon returns Oct. 26 for its 50th year, and once again West End and Foggy Bottom residents say unclear communication and road closures are testing their patience. “I honestly didn’t know there was a marathon this weekend,” said Mary Lopez, a West End resident. “No one told us anything, so I’m not even sure what to say about it.” The race, one of Washington’s largest annual events, is organized by the U.S. Marine Corps and ex…