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50th Marine Corps Marathon takes over DC, Arlington streets – WTOP News

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More than 40,000 runners will take over the streets of D.C. and Arlington for the 50th Marine Corps Marathon. Joining many first-time participants on the course will be thousands of veterans.

More than 40,000 runners will take over the streets of D.C. and Arlington, Virginia, on Sunday for the 50th Marine Corps Marathon. Joining many first-time participants on the course will be thousands of veterans.

It will start at 7:20 a.m. on Virginia State Route 110. Wheeled athletes start five minutes earlier.

The race is nicknamed the “People’s Marathon” because no prize money is awarded to the top runner. It has attracted numerous newcomers for its flat racecourse, abundant crowd support, and beautiful route with some of the D.C. area’s most stunning views.

Racers like Keith Padget are very familiar with the views across Crystal City, Georgetown and Haynes Point. The Marine Corps veteran will be running it for the 40th time this year.

“It’s the best organized,” Padget told WTOP. “I don’t only say that because I’m a former Marine, but it is. The Marines don’t do anything halfway. If they’re putting an event on, it’s going to be done right,”

Padget turns 79 years old next week. At this point in his running career, Padget says he’s not looking for personal records or fast finishes.

“I tell people, ‘You don’t have to get faster. You just have to get older,’” Padget said jokingly. “There’s two or three people up front actually racing. Everybody else is just trying to finish.”

Another veteran of the race, like Padget, is George Banker. He has authored a recent running memoir, “Marine Corps Marathon Honor And Pride.” Banker ran 39 previous races but is sidelined this year because of injury.

Yet, he plans to still be on the course, cheering on other competitors. Banker told WTOP that he loves connecting with other runners.

“I’m talking to them and understanding their ‘why’ for being here,” Banker said. “Everybody that’s going to be on their starting line, everybody has a reason of why they’re here, why they’re doing it … Could be for a fallen relative, or somebody who’s in the military, or for a neighbor, or for just for the love of the sport.”

For people like Banker and Padget, there is a reason why they keep coming back to run the grueling 26.2-mile race.

“Well, if you talk to a psychiatrist, you’ll probably find out there’s one screw loose,” Banker said. “And the thing is, we all have a love of the sport. We enjoy putting those shoes on, and we enjoy getting out there.”

Elizabeth Square saw both her parents cross the finish line in years past, and that has been a motivator for her to get out on the course and run with the Marines.

“I’ve heard it’s just so special, crossing the line and having one of the Marines put the medal on you. It’s very motivating and inspiring,” she told WTOP.

Julie Evanston traveled all the way from New Hampshire to run this year’s race.

“My husband’s a Marine, and I read that it was the best first marathon to run. So, sounds like a good one,” Evanston told WTOP.

Banker, with dozens and dozens of races under his belt, offered some advice to the runners who are worried they may not finish.

“There’s three words that I can tell anyone if they’re out there, if they are consistent, insistent and persistent, that will get them through,” he said.

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October 26, 2025
What to know about the 50th Marine Corps Marathon – WTOP News
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The Marine Corps Marathon celebrates its 50th anniversary in October, and for the first time, access to the start and finish areas will be restricted to registered runners only.
The Marine Corps Marathon celebrates its 50th anniversary in October, and for the first time, access to the start and finish areas will be restricted to registered runners only.

One of the largest marathons in the world, the 26.2-mile race will be held on Sunday, Oct. 26. With the new restrictions on access points, organizers are encouraging spectators to take Metro to key locations along the course to cheer their runners on.

Here’s what you need to know.
Q:
What’s new for the 2025 race?

A:
In a major shift from past marathons, only runners will be allowed at the start and finish areas. Spectators gathered at those spots during past marathons. Those changes are aimed at enhancing security and improving logistics, organizers said.

Also new this year is a scheduling system designed to minimize wait times and crowding. Runners will chose a “Packet pickup” time through their race bib confirmation email. Pick up times are Friday, Oct. 24, and Saturday, Oct. 25, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

For additional information regarding area restrictions and picking up a packet, go to the MCM website.

Q:
What roads will be closed along the race route in D.C. and Virginia?

A:
See the full list of road closures here.

Q:
How will parking be affected in Arlington and D. C.?

A:
Multiple streets will be blocked off from motorists, who are highly recommended by organizers to take public transportation or rideshare to get to and from the race route.

However, free event parking is available at the underground lot at 23rd and Crystal Drive. Paid parking is available at the Gaylord National Resort and in nearby National Harbor.

Q:
How to get to the marathon

A:
Race organizers have encouraged runners and spectators to ride on public transit to avoid the road closures.

Metro will open early at 5 a.m. and the closest Metro stop to Runner’s Village and the RTE. 110 start area is the Pentagon Metro station. Runners can also access the start line via the Pentagon City Metro station using the Yellow or Blue line and then take a short walk to the start area.

The Arlington Cemetery Metro Station will be closed until 9 a.m.

Q:
What time will the marathon begin?

A:
The race will start at 7:20 a.m. at RTE. 110. Wheeled athletes will start at 7:15 a.m.

Runners will be grouped in three color-coded waves: red, gold and green. Runners have to start with their assigned wave and cannot move forward to an earlier wave, though they may move back to a later one.

Q:
Where to watch

A:
Here are some areas for spectators gather to watch the race:

Lincoln Memorial in D.C.

National Mall

Crystal City

There’s also the option to track a runner’s progress online.

People looking to cheer on runners won’t be allowed on the Arlington Memorial Bridge or Memorial Avenue.

Spectators won’t be able to access the areas nearby the start and finish lines. The Runner’s Village is only open to runners.

Organizers are recommending people use the Rosslyn Metro Station to get to the Family Reunion Zone, which is outside the festival at North Lynn Street and Wilson Boulevard.

Q:
Where is the course?

A:
The marathon starts and ends in Arlington County, Virginia, with runners heading through Rosslyn and D.C.

The 20-mile stretch ends at the Marine Corps War Memorial. You can find an interactive map of the course on MCM’s website.

Q:
Who’s running in the race?

A:
Tens of thousands of people are expected to participate. WTOP is highlighting some of the inspiring people who are running to that start line.
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October 22, 2025
Many runners already have their mind on next year’s Marine Corps Marathon – WTOP News

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The 49th Annual Marine Corps Marathon is in the books. It was an emotional journey for many runners and several of them already have next year’s race on their mind.

Runners participating in the 49th Marine Corps Marathon. (Courtesy U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joaquin Dela Torre)

The 49th Annual Marine Corps Marathon is in the books. It was an emotional journey across the 26.2 miles for many of the runners — and several of them already have next year’s race on their mind.

Among the runners, a teenager, a 90-year-old and every age in between. The course crisscrossed through D.C. and Arlington, Virginia.

“I’m going to start crying because it was so emotional. … When you go through the ‘Wear Blue Mile,’ that was just amazing … and it’s just awesome. I loved it,” Margaret Dwyer, 60, told WTOP.

Dwyer said she traveled from Vermont for her first Marine Corps Marathon.

Nick Schneider also completed his first Marine Corps Marathon and first 26.2 mile distance race.

“Feels really good,” he told WTOP while laying in the grass just after high-fiving a Marine at the finish line. “To be able to have this notch in my belt and be done with it, I honestly couldn’t be happier.”

One of the more sobering moments of the race comes at Haynes Point.

Runners enter the stretch pumped up because the halfway point is approaching and then the “Wear Blue Mile” hits. All the chatter and high-fives stop and all the runners get quiet and slow down, as they pass by signs with the name and picture of fallen service members every 10 yards or so.

“I was just hyperventilating because I was already tired and trying to cry, but I didn’t have any water left in my body, so there were no tears coming out,” said Erin Ghostlaw.

Many of the young men and women pictured were only in their teens and early twenties. The pain and fatigue for runners is put into perspective, as they continue past that section of the course.

“I’m actually active duty Air Force myself, so to see my brothers and sisters along the way, the fallen heroes, it was pretty emotional,” said Matthew Amiot, who is stationed in Dover, Delaware.

“Even though I’m in the Air Force, we’re all brothers and sisters.”

The somber moments though are contrasted by the highs of a raucous crowd cheering them on for much of the distance.

As racers tack on the miles and legs are fatigued and feet are about to fall, runners still have a smile on their face thanks to the crowd and their comical signs.

Several of the silly phrases spotted: “You Run Better Than The Government,” “Run like there are Taylor Swift tickets available,” “If Frodo can bring the ring to Mordor you can do this race” and “Never stop chafing your dreams.”

It’s tough not to laugh and smile as your body is in pain.

“Whoever told me it was a flat course, we need to have a chat, because that was not flat,” joked Ghostlaw.

“But it was a beautiful crowd, a perfect day for running,” she admitted.

If crowd-goers did not have an amusing sign, many still offered high-fives and yells of encouragement.

“The crowd was crazy. I couldn’t believe that people were doing shots at Mile 22,” said Schneider. “The atmosphere pushed me through this for sure.”

The big question is, will these runners be back next year for the 50th Marine Corps Marathon?

“I’ll be back next year, if I can do it. I gotta be there for the 50th … come on!” said Dwyer.

“Candidly, probably not,” said Schneider. “But you know what? Honestly, there’s enough people in my circle that need to still do their first so maybe they can convince me.”

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October 28, 2024
DC-area runners among winners at 49th annual Marine Corps Marathon – WTOP News

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Thousands of runners are clogging 26.2 miles of pavement in D.C. and Arlington, Virginia, for the 49th annual Marine Corps Marathon on Sunday morning.

Runners take part in the Marine Corps Marathon on Sunday.
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Runners line up for the Marine Corps Marathon on Sunday. (WTOP/Luke Lukert)
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Runners line up for the Marine Corps Marathon on Sunday.
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Thousands of runners are hitting the pavement in the Marine Corps Marathon on Sunday.
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Robert and Donna Taylor are running Sunday’s race. Robert has has been running the race for four decades and calls the race a “pilgrimage.”
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Thousands of runners take part in the Marine Corps Marathon on Sunday.
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Thousands of runners clogged 26.2 miles of pavement in D.C. and Arlington, Virginia, for the 49th annual Marine Corps Marathon on Sunday morning. With the race comes dozens of road closures, crowds of cheering spectators and more than a few emotional tears.

Kyle King of Yucca Valley, California, was the first to cross the marathon finish line for the men, finishing with a time of 2:26:06. Tessa Barrett of Arlington, Virginia, claimed first place in the marathon for the women, finishing with a time of 2:39:36.

Calum Neff of Fulshear, Texas, won the men’s 50K with a time of 2:56:36. Anna Staats of Arlington, Virginia, finished in first place for the women in the 50K with a time of 3:44:42. Staats also won the women’s 50K in 2023.

Robert Taylor, who has been running the race for four decades, called the race a “pilgrimage.”

“I started in 1983 on a bet from a friend of mine who was in the Marines, and I got hooked. I ran it once, and I’ve been back every year since then,” said Taylor, a New Jersey native.

Taylor’s wife, Donna, has joined him every year since 1989.

“He told me I could never do this. And I said, ‘Oh yes, I could,’” she said.

“Many times we said, ‘OK, that’s it. This is the last one.’ And next thing I know, she signed me up for the next one,” said Robert. “So we’ve been coming back. We’ve had groups as many as 10, 15 with us, and we’re the only two surviving.”

Robert, a veteran, called the organization of the race superb and pointed to the “Wear Blue Mile,” a stretch where posters of fallen troops are displayed, as one of the most impactful parts of the event.

Jason Mercado, who is visiting from the Bronx to run his first Marine Corps Marathon, said he was looking forward to that stretch on Haynes Point.

“I’m gonna be emotional for that one. It’s one of those marathons where it’s gonna be a different type of experience,” Mercado said ahead of the race.

He plans to dedicate this run to his family members who served in the Marines and other branches.

The Marine Corps Marathon is the largest marathon in the world that doesn’t offer prize money. It has been deemed “The People’s Marathon.” It is often a runner’s first race at the 26.2-mile distance.

“Not only is it in D.C., it seems like it’s like one of the top ones to do,” said Sarah Lowe, a District resident. “This is gonna be my first one.”

While the weather Sunday is supreme for running, the months of training — including long runs on D.C. streets during the summer months — were brutal, according to Lowe.

“I always picked, like, the worst time of day. So just like sweating up a storm,” she joked.

Most of D.C.’s waterfront and dozens of streets in Northern Virginia are closed off for the race. For most of the course, thousands of spectators line the way to encourage runners.

“Both my parents ran the Marine Corps Marathon and said that the crowd support is the most amazing thing. This is one of the most emotional races to be in,” said Elle Monticello, who is running the 10K race.

“It’s my first Marine Corps, but I’m really excited to do the hometown race, and I love the marathon distance, so I’m excited to have my running club out there and just know a lot of people running, so I’m looking forward to the crowd and just running the streets,” said Grace Marmaris, of Arlington, Virginia, ahead of the marathon.

For the many first-time racers, Taylor has some simple advice as a four-decade Marine Corps Marathon: “Don’t get caught up in anybody else’s pace and have fun.”

WTOP’s Valerie Bonk contributed to this report.

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October 27, 2024
Road closures, public transit and what to know about the 2024 Marine Corps Marathon – WTOP News
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Thousands of people are running around some of the D.C.-area’s most iconic sights and landmarks this weekend for the 49th annual Marine Corps Marathon.
Thousands of people are running around some of the D.C.-area’s most iconic sights and landmarks this weekend for the 49th annual Marine Corps Marathon.

The 26.2-mile race began Sunday morning and road closures are in place for the one of the largest marathons in the U.S. and the world, earning it the nickname “The People’s Marathon.”

Here’s what you need to know.
Q: What roads will be closed along the race route in DC and Virginia?

At approximately 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26, southbound Route 110 will be closed from Washington Boulevard to Route 1 and will reopen at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 27.

The following road closures will take place in Arlington County on race day:

From approximately 3 a.m. until 6 p.m.

Fort Myer Drive, from Eastbound Langston Boulevard to N. Meade Street

N. Lynn Street, from 19th Street N. to N. Meade Street

N. Moore Street, from 19th Street N. to Wilson Boulevard

Wilson Boulevard, from N. Oak Street to Southbound Route 110

17th Street N., from Clarendon Boulevard to N. Lynn Street

Northbound lanes of N. Oak Street, from Wilson Boulevard to 18th Street N.

N. Oak Street, from Clarendon Boulevard to 17th Street N.

N. Nash Street, from Wilson Boulevard to 17th Street N.

N. Kent Street, from 1691 N. Kent Street to Wilson Boulevard

Fairfax Drive, from N. Pierce Street to Fort Myer Drive

N. Meade Street, from Fairfax Drive to N. Marshall Drive

N. Marshall Drive, from N. Meade Street to Route 110

Richmond Highway from I-66 to the 1200 block of Richmond Highway

Southbound Route 110, from I-66 to Washington Boulevard

Northbound Route 110, from Route 1 to I-66/Wilson Boulevard

S. Fern Street, from 12th Street S. to Rotary Road

S. Eads Street, from 12th Street S. to Rotary Road

Army Navy Drive, from S. Hayes Street to 12th Street S.

Washington Boulevard, from Route 27/Northbound I-395 split to George Washington Parkway/Boundary Channel

I-395 South exit 8B, ramp to Route 110 North

I-395 North slip ramp into I-395 North HOT lanes

I-395 South HOT lanes at Route 1

I-395 North HOT lanes at Seminary Road

I-395 North Exit 8B to Pentagon/Route 27

I-395 South Exit 8A to Pentagon South Parking

Eastbound Washington Boulevard ramp to Eastbound Route 27

From approximately 6 a.m. until 11 a.m.

19th Street N., from N. Lynn Street to Fort Myer Drive

N. Nash Street from Key Boulevard to Fort Myer Drive

Fort Myer Drive, from Key Bridge to Westbound Langston Boulevard

Fort Myer Drive, from 19th Street N. to Langston Boulevard

N. Moore Street, from 19th Street N. to Langston Boulevard

Langston Boulevard (Eastbound lanes only), from N. Lynn Street to N. Kirkwood Road

Spout Run Parkway (Westbound lanes only), from Langston Boulevard to George Washington Parkway

N. Lorcom Lane, from N. Edgewood Street to Spout Run Parkway

N. Lynn Street, from 19th Street N. to Key Bridge

N. Rhodes Street, from Key Boulevard to Eastbound Langston Boulevard

N. Veitch Street, from 19th Street N. to Eastbound Langston Boulevard

From approximately 6 a.m. until noon

Westbound 15th Street S., from S. Eads Street to S. Bell Street

Ramp from Southbound Richmond Highway to 15th Street S.

Ramp from Northbound Richmond Highway to 15th Street S.

Ramp to Northbound Richmond Highway from 15th Street S.

Southbound Richmond Highway, from Southbound I-395 to the 1200 block of Richmond Highway

From approximately 6 a.m. until 5 p.m.

Fort Myer Drive, from Key Bridge to Eastbound Langston Boulevard

N. Nash Street, from Westbound Langston Boulevard to Eastbound Langston Boulevard

N. Moore Street from Langston Boulevard to 19th Street N.

Long Bridge Drive, from Boundary Drive to 12th Street S.

6th Street S., from Long Bridge Drive to S. Ball Street

S. Ball Street, from 6th Street S. to 10th Street S.

10th Street S., from Long Bridge Drive to S. Ball Street

12th Street S., from S. Eads Street to Crystal Drive

Southbound Richmond Highway from I-395 Southbound to the 1200 block of Richmond Highway

Crystal Drive, from 12th Street S. to 23rd Street S.

15th Street S., from S. Bell Street to Crystal Drive

18th Street S., from S. Bell Street to Crystal Drive

20th Street S., from S. Bell Street to Crystal Drive

I-395 North Exit 10A to Boundary Channel Drive

I-395 South Exit 10A to Boundary Channel Drive

I-395 South Exit 9 to Clark Street

In D.C., the following roads will be closed:

From 3:45 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Jefferson Drive SW from 3rd Street SW to 15th Street SW

7th Street NW from Constitution Avenue NW to Independence Avenue SW

Madison Drive NW from 3rd Street NW to 15th St NW

4th Street NW from Constitution Avenue NW to Independence Avenue NW

From 5:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Foxhall Road NW from MacArthur Boulevard NW to Canal Road NW

Clark Place NW from Q Street NW to Canal Road NW

Reservoir Road NW from MacArthur Boulevard NW to Canal Road NW

Arizona Avenue NW from Carolina Place NW to Canal Road NW

Georgetown Canal Road Entrance

Canal Road NW from M St NW to Chain Bridge Drive

From 5:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Francis Scott Key Bridge (all lanes)

M Street NW from Canal Road NW to Wisconsin Avenue NW

35th Street NW from Prospect Place NW to M Street NW

34th Street NW from Prospect Place NW to Cady’s Alley

Bank Alley from Prospect Place NW to M Street NW

33rd Street NW from Prospect Place NW to C&O Canal

Potomac Street NW from Prospect Place NW to M Street NW

Wisconsin Avenue from M Street NW to K Street NW

Grace Street NW from Wisconsin Avenue NW to 33rd Street NW

From 5:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.

31st Street NW from Washington Harbor to South Street NW

30th Street NW from Washington Harbor to M Street NW

29th Street NW from K Street NW to M Street NW

Whitehurst Freeway from M Street NW to K Street NW

K Street NW from 34th Street NW to 25th Street NW

27th Street NW from K Street NW to I Street NW

I Street NW from 27th Street NW to Virginia Ave NW

From 5:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Waterside Drive NW from Massachusetts Avenue NW to Rock Creek Parkway and Potomac Parkway NW

From 5:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.

Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway NW (northbound) to Beach Drive

Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway NW (southbound) from Shoreham Drive NW

Shoreham Drive NW (southbound) from Calvert Street to Rock Creek Parkway and Potomac Parkway NW

Beach Drive NW from Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway NW to Calvert Street

Virginia Avenue NW from New Hampshire Ave NW to Rock Creek Parkway and Potomac Parkway NW

From 5:30 a.m. to noon

F Street NW from New Hampshire Ave NW to Rock Creek Parkway and Potomac Parkway NW

25th Street NW from F Street NW to Rock Creek Parkway and Potomac Parkway NW

Rock Creek Parkway and Potomac Parkway NW from Beach and Shoreham Drives NW to Ohio Drive

Parkway Drive closed from Rock Creek Parkway to Lincoln Circle

From 5:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Independence Avenue SW from Maine Avenue SW to Ohio Drive

From 5:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.

East Basin Drive from Maine Ave SW to Ohio Drive SW

Buckeye Drive from I-395 ramps to Ohio Drive SW

From 5:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

1st Street from Constitution Ave NW to Independence Ave SW

Pennsylvania Avenue NW from 3rd Street NW to 1st Street NW

Maryland Avenue SW from 1st Street SW to 3rd Street SW

Lincoln Circle from 23rd Street NW to 23rd Street SW

West Basin Drive from Independence Ave SW to Ohio Drive SW

17th Street from WWII Memorial to Independence Ave SW

Ohio Drive SW from East Basin Drive SW to 23rd Street NW

From 5:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.

Independence Avenue from 15th Street SW to 23rd Street SW

Maine Avenue SW from East Basin Drive to Independence Avenue SW

From 5:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

15th Street from Constitution Ave NW to Maine Avenue SW

Independence Avenue from 4th Street SW to 15th Street SW

12th Street SW from Independence AVE SW to Jefferson Drive SW

12th Street NW from Madison Drive NW to Constitution Ave NW

14th Street NW/SW from Constitution Ave NW to I-395

Q: How will parking be affected in Arlington and DC?

There will be increased police presence in Arlington, and they are urging drivers to be mindful of the closures and to be alert for increased pedestrian traffic.

Motorists should be on the lookout for temporary “No Parking” signs, Arlington police said in a statement. Illegally parked vehicles will be ticketed or towed.

Q: How to get to the marathon

Race organizers have encouraged runners and spectators to ride on public transit to avoid the road closures.

Metro will open early at 5 a.m. on Sunday and there’s no scheduled track work to slow down trains from transporting runners, according to WMATA.

Riding Metro will cost $2.50 flat for a one-way trip.

The closest Metro station to the starting line is Pentagon station which can be used using the Blue and Yellow lines. To avoid the crowds, you may want to get off in Pentagon City instead.

The Arlington Cemetery station is closed until 8:30 a.m.

The trains will run on their normal weekend schedule.

Some Metrobus routes will be diverted to Pentagon City on Saturday and Sunday to accommodate the race and its related events.

Over the weekend, these Metrobus routes will be impacted: 7A, 10A, 16A, 16C, 16E, 22A.

On Sunday, all Metrobus service will be moved from the Rosslyn bus terminal to North Oak Street between Wilson Boulevard and North 18th Street.

These routes will be detoured Sunday: 4B, 7A, 10A, 22A, 23A, 23B, 16A, 16C, 16E, 38B, 32, 36 42, 43, 52, 64, 70, 74, 79, D6, MW1, P6, S2.

Q: Where to watch

Here are some locations where MCM recommended spectators gather to watch the race:

MCM start line on Route 110 in Arlington — get there by Metro using Rosslyn or Pentagon stations

Lincoln Memorial in D.C. to see runners from miles 10-16 — get there by walking across Arlington Memorial Drive

National Mall in D.C. to see runners from miles 11-19 — get there by heading east on Independence Avenue, go past the Washington Monument

Finish line at the Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington — get there by taking Metro to Rosslyn or by MCM shuttle from 23rd Street

If you can’t make it in person to cheer a runner on, you can track their progress online in real-time.

Q: Where is the course?

There’s an interactive map of the course on MCM’s website.

The race starts and ends in Arlington County, Virginia. Runners will race through Rosslyn and the District, including the National Mall. The 20-mile journey ends at the Marine Corps War Memorial.
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October 27, 2024
’90s Nostalgia: These Timeless Handbags Are Everything and More

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Arguably the best part of being an NYC-based fashion editor is getting to watch the trend cycle evolve in real time. I can take a walk through SoHo and see our trend forecasts become street style in a matter of minutes. But on the flip side, I also get to observe the timeless pieces that exist outside of that cycle. For example, some handbags have a staying power so strong that they instantly bring you back to an iconic ’90s campaign. (Hi, Cindy Crawford.) MCM Worldwide tends to have that effect on me and so many other people. Whether it’s the Reversible Liz Shopper hanging off the arm of someone crossing the street or the Ottomar Weekender Bag being packed into the overhead bin on a flight, MCM pieces are instantly recognizable and never go out of style. With Cindy Crawford as its new face and an all-leather collection on display, MCM was much deserving of one of my deep dives. What did I find? A mix of the classics, fresh styles, and everything in between. Keep scrolling for all the luxury handbags worth investing in this fall.

It’s impossible to discuss MCM’s impact without mentioning the iconic Visetos monogram. This MCM logo on the OG cognac base is where it all started. Since 1976, your favorite celebrities have been wearing some variation of this classic print. The best part? The assortment has only gotten better with time. I mean, have you seen the crescent hobo bag or the mini chain backpack? They can only be described as ’90s nostalgia with a 2023 twist. Pro tip: When your outfit is lacking excitement, add one of these silhouettes to give it some character.

The category is maximalism. If you’re looking to make an even bigger statement, MCM released the jumbo monogram earlier this year for you. The Maxi Visetos monogram is an enlarged version of the classic Visetos print, and the collection is available in cognac and black colorways. While we’re in the era of stealth wealth, these pieces will truly set you apart from the pack. Onlookers will never have to guess where you got your incredibly cute purse. And truth be told, I love the idea of people seeing me sport a heritage brand. All of the bags from this collection speak for themselves, so I’d style this with a rather neutral look (e.g. relaxed suiting or jeans and T-shirt) to give my accessory the attention that it deserves.

Mode Travia is unlike any collection we’ve seen from MCM. This all-leather collection takes elements from the original Visetos collections such as the traditional black and cognac colorways and the signature Visetos monogram, but it also introduces completely new shapes, shades, and logos. (FYI, the green Mode Travia Tote in Spanish Nappa Leather has my name written all over it.) This collection is for shoppers who are leaning into simplistic designs but don’t want to fully let go of logos. MCM’s new embossed logo style gives us an opportunity to participate in logomania in a more subdued way. Whether you’re wearing the hobo bag or throwing the wallet into your purse, you can do so knowing your items will never go out of style.

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September 12, 2023