Marine Corps Marathon - Washingtonian https://www.washingtonian.com The website that Washington lives by. Wed, 26 Oct 2022 20:47:22 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/cropped-washingtonian-favicon-gigantic-138x138.png Marine Corps Marathon - Washingtonian https://www.washingtonian.com 32 32 The Marine Corps Marathon Is Finally Back in Person This Year https://www.washingtonian.com/2022/10/26/the-marine-corps-marathon-is-finally-back-in-person-this-year/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-marine-corps-marathon-is-finally-back-in-person-this-year Wed, 26 Oct 2022 20:44:28 +0000 https://www.washingtonian.com/?p=1603116 The Marine Corps Marathon will take place in person on Sunday, October 30 for the first time since 2019. In addition to the main marathon, race-related events will be held throughout the weekend from October 28 to October 30. In 2020, the marathon was canceled for the first time in history due to Covid. The […]

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Why Are Some Big Outdoor Events Happening While Others Are Canceled Due to Covid? https://www.washingtonian.com/2021/10/15/why-are-some-big-outdoor-events-happening-while-others-are-cancelled-due-to-covid/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=why-are-some-big-outdoor-events-happening-while-others-are-cancelled-due-to-covid Fri, 15 Oct 2021 19:17:15 +0000 https://www.washingtonian.com/?p=1552593 Fall is prime outdoor-event season, but this year, it’s also a confusing time to plan or attend the season’s festivals, concerts, and races. Organizers of some major annual events—like the Marine Corps Marathon and Broccoli City Music Festival— have cancelled, citing Covid concerns. Meanwhile, the Rock ’n’ Roll half marathon and All Things Go music […]

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The Marine Corps Marathon Is Canceled—Again https://www.washingtonian.com/2021/09/24/the-marine-corps-marathon-is-canceled-again/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-marine-corps-marathon-is-canceled-again Fri, 24 Sep 2021 14:44:28 +0000 https://www.washingtonian.com/?p=1549985 The 2021 Marine Corps Marathon has been canceled for the second time in the race’s 46 year history. An announcement from the marathon cited “security and safety precautions currently in place” as the reason for suspending in-person competition. Originally scheduled to take place from October 29 to October 31, the marathon will offer a virtual […]

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The Marine Corps Marathon Will Be Held in Person This Year https://www.washingtonian.com/2021/05/19/the-marine-corps-marathon-will-be-held-in-person-this-year/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-marine-corps-marathon-will-be-held-in-person-this-year Wed, 19 May 2021 17:24:37 +0000 https://www.washingtonian.com/?p=1527820 Good news for runners: the Marine Corps Marathon will take place in-person this year after it was held virtually in 2020 due to Covid. The 26.2-mile race follows a course through DC and Arlington, and typically sees more than 20,000 participants. This year, the marathon and accompanying races and events will be held over the […]

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How Is the Pandemic Affecting the Running-Race Industry? https://www.washingtonian.com/2020/05/22/how-is-the-pandemic-affecting-the-running-race-industry/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-is-the-pandemic-affecting-the-running-race-industry Fri, 22 May 2020 13:41:38 +0000 https://www.washingtonian.com/?p=1124576 As the economic effects of the Covid-19 pandemic continue, it’s hard to go a day without hearing about another struggling industry. One more to add to the list? The running-race world. According to the group Running USA, 19 million people completed races in the US last year. That number will almost certainly look different in […]

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Good News, Runners: You Can Still Compete in the Marine Corps Historic Half-Marathon Virtually https://www.washingtonian.com/2020/04/27/good-news-runners-you-can-still-compete-in-the-marine-corps-historic-half-marathon-virtually/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=good-news-runners-you-can-still-compete-in-the-marine-corps-historic-half-marathon-virtually Mon, 27 Apr 2020 14:44:08 +0000 https://www.washingtonian.com/?p=1092270 If you were going to run a race this spring but the pandemic cancelled your plans, you can still cross a finish line—you’ll just be by yourself, cheered on by a virtual crowd. The Marine Corps Marathon Organization has refashioned its Marine Corps Historic Half so that runners can participate virtually. Even though the original […]

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The World Series Is Coming to DC This Weekend. Will That Affect the Marine Corps Marathon’s Race Route? https://www.washingtonian.com/2019/10/24/the-world-series-is-coming-to-dc-this-weekend-will-that-affect-the-marine-corps-marathons-race-route/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-world-series-is-coming-to-dc-this-weekend-will-that-affect-the-marine-corps-marathons-race-route Thu, 24 Oct 2019 18:18:45 +0000 https://www.washingtonian.com/?p=893498 It’s quite the time to be a Washingtonian. Not only are we existing in the epicenter of Impeachment Town, USA, but we also have two large displays of athletic prowess taking place within DC this weekend. Games three, four, and, if necessary, five of the World Series will be held October 25, October 26, and October 27, […]

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Washingtonian Today: The President’s Costume Is Missing https://www.washingtonian.com/2018/10/29/jeffrey-stein-marine-corps-marathon-white-house-halloween/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=jeffrey-stein-marine-corps-marathon-white-house-halloween Mon, 29 Oct 2018 12:54:22 +0000 https://www.washingtonian.com/?p=500767 Guten morgen everyone! It’s time to rise and grind! Chase that bread! Make that paper! Read that newsletter! I need about ten cups of coffee this morning. Who else is with me? Yesterday marked the 43rd Marine Corps Marathon, and DC’s own Jeffrey Stein snagged first place for men, running a brisk (unofficial) marathon time […]

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Here Are The Best Free Fitness Classes Around DC This Week: October 15-21 https://www.washingtonian.com/2018/10/15/here-are-the-best-free-fitness-classes-around-dc-this-week-october-15-21/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=here-are-the-best-free-fitness-classes-around-dc-this-week-october-15-21 Mon, 15 Oct 2018 15:49:57 +0000 https://www.washingtonian.com/?p=484903 Monday, October 15, 6:30 PM Grab your finest leggings and head to Lululemon Clarendon for a four- to six-mile run around Arlington. Lululemon team members lead two groups, a beginner and advanced, and you can stash your stuff at the store. Just show up. 2847 Clarendon Blvd., Arlington. Tuesday, October 16 Stop by Vida Fitness this month for […]

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9 Tips for Running the Marine Corps Marathon https://www.washingtonian.com/2018/10/09/9-tips-for-running-the-marine-corps-marathon/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=9-tips-for-running-the-marine-corps-marathon Tue, 09 Oct 2018 12:30:01 +0000 https://www.washingtonian.com/?p=479815 The Marine Corps Marathon drew 20,122 finishers in 2017, making it one of the largest marathons not only in Washington, but in the world. And, thanks to a relatively flat course, the race historically draws a huge number of first-time marathoners. As with any race, despite proper planning and perfect training, some elements will simply […]

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