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TRAFFIC ALERT: 49th Annual Marine Corps Marathon

Published on October 17, 2024

ARLINGTON, Va. - The 49th annual Marine Corps Marathon (MCM), the MCM 50K, and the MCM 10K will take place on Sunday, October 27, 2024. The 50k will begin at 7:15 a.m., followed by the wheelchair/hand cycle division at 7:50 a.m., and the Marathon at 7:55 a.m., all on Route 110 in Arlington County, Virginia. The Arlington County Police Department, Virginia State Police, United States Park Police, and Pentagon Force Protection Agency will close numerous roadways in Arlington in support of these events. Additionally, the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Police Department and United States Park Police will close roadways in Washington, D.C., in support of race operations.

Road Closures

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

From approximately 3:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.

Fort Myer Drive, from Eastbound Langston Boulevard to N. Meade Street
N. Lynn Street, from 19^th Street N. to N. Meade Street
N. Moore Street, from 19^th Street N. to Wilson Boulevard
Wilson Boulevard, from N. Oak Street to Southbound Route 110
17^th 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 17^th Street N.
N. Nash Street, from Wilson Boulevard to 17^th 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 12^th Street S. to Rotary Road
S. Eads Street, from 12^th Street S. to Rotary Road
Army Navy Drive, from S. Hayes Street to 12^th 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 6:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.

19^th 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 19^th Street N. to Key Bridge
N. Rhodes Street, from Key Boulevard to Eastbound Langston Boulevard
N. Veitch Street, from 19^th Street N. to Eastbound Langston Boulevard

From approximately 6:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.

Westbound 15^th Street S., from S. Eads Street to S. Bell Street
Ramp from Southbound Richmond Highway to 15^th Street S.
Ramp from Northbound Richmond Highway to 15^th Street S.
Ramp to Northbound Richmond Highway from 15^th Street S.
Southbound Richmond Highway, from Southbound I-395 to the 1200 block of Richmond Highway

From approximately 6:00 a.m. until 5:00 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 19^th Street N.
Long Bridge Drive, from Boundary Drive to 12^th Street S.
6^th Street S., from Long Bridge Drive to S. Ball Street
S. Ball Street, from 6^th Street S. to 10^th Street S.
10^th Street S., from Long Bridge Drive to S. Ball Street
12^th 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 12^th Street S. to 23^rd Street S.
15^th Street S., from S. Bell Street to Crystal Drive
18^th Street S., from S. Bell Street to Crystal Drive
20^th 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

At approximately 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 26, 2024, Southbound Route 110 will be closed from Washington Boulevard to Route 1 and will re-open at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 27, 2024.

The listed re-opening times are approximate and will be dictated by the course cleanup efforts. Other roads not listed above may be closed at law enforcement discretion in the interest of public safety.

The public should expect to see an increased police presence in the area, and motorists are urged to follow law enforcement direction, be mindful of closures, and remain alert for increased pedestrian traffic. Motorists should be on the lookout for temporary “No Parking” signs. Illegally parked vehicles will be ticketed or towed. If your vehicle is towed, please use the online portal to find out the status of your vehicle and where it is located. The online portal is updated in real time. If you cannot locate your vehicle or need additional support using the online portal, call the County non-emergency number at 703-558-2222.

Getting Around on Race Day

The Marine Corps Marathon recommends that runners arrive as early as possible prior to start time in order to proceed through the security checkpoint, drop off bags, and line up in the appropriate corral. For additional information about getting to the race start and finish, visit the event website.

Runners, spectators, and volunteers are strongly encouraged to use Metro, ridesharing or other forms of multimodal transportation. The Metro will open at 5:00 a.m. on race day. The closest Metro access to the start of the MCM and MCM 50K are the Pentagon and Pentagon City Stations (Blue and Yellow lines). The closest Metro access to the Finish Festival is the Rosslyn station (Blue, Orange, or Silver lines).

Runners arriving by vehicle are encouraged to make use of Shuttle Services offered by the Marine Corps Marathon or the Kiss and Run drop-off location near the Fashion Centre at Pentagon City.

Designated rideshare drop-off and pick-up zones have been established at the following locations:

Morning events – 1100-1200 block of S. Hayes Street

Afternoon events – 1900 block of N. Lynn Street

Finish Festival – 1900 block of N. Lynn Street

NOTE: E-Scooters and bicycles will not be allowed inside certain restricted areas of the event, riders may be directed by law enforcement to either turn around or park the equipment and walk to their destination.

Motorists should expect significant delays in and around the racecourse. If you are travelling to the event or in the area, allow extra time, seek alternate routes, or utilize public or multimodal transportation options to reduce road congestion.

Safety is Everyone’s Responsibility

Law enforcement throughout the National Capital Region work collectively to keep runners, spectators and volunteers safe on race day, however, safety is everyone’s responsibility. The public is encouraged to be vigilant and attentive, particularly in areas with large crowds of people. Suspicious behavior, items, vehicles and unattended packages should be reported immediately to police for investigation. Spectators and runners may report information directly to police personnel stationed throughout the race route or by calling 703-558-2222 or 911 in an emergency.

Stay Informed

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