What to know about the 50th Marine Corps Marathon

By WTOP Staff
October 22, 2025 | 5:56 AM

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.

Bundle up! DC region to settle into another week of cool conditions

By WTOP Staff
October 26, 2025 | 5:32 PM

With a cool weather pattern settling in for a bit, make sure to keep that cozy sweater — and maybe an umbrella — nearby this week. After light winds and clouds offered suitable conditions for Marine Corps Marathon runners Sunday, overnight temperatures are set to dip into the high 30s.