The People's Marathon: organised by the US Marine Corps, no prize money, one of the largest races in the United States. Late October in Washington DC, run on closed roads past the national monuments of the American capital.
The route
The full 42.195km on closed roads through Arlington and Washington DC, past the Pentagon, Lincoln Memorial and the Capitol. Around 200m of rolling climb and a short, sharp uphill finish.
Late-October, Arlington / Washington DC
Highs around 17°C and lows around 6°C, but it has dropped to -3°C. Rain on 27% of days. Pack for the cold end, not the average.
Who finishes, and how
Training for the Marine Corps Marathon
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