WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Whether you are participating in the big race or cheering on participants, officials are warning the public that several roads will be closed and Metro services will be impacted for the 49th Marine Corps Marathon (MCM).
The marathon, also known as “The People’s Marathon,” will take off just before 8 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 27 in Arlington. It is one of the largest marathons in the U.S. and the world. The race is joined by Marines, veterans and supporters.
As the race is underway, the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) and the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority said several roads will be closed, and buses and trains in D.C. and Arlington may see detours.
Road Closures
Police said Emergency No Parking signs will be posted from 2 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 27, here:
- 7th Street from Constitution Avenue, NW to Independence Avenue, SW
- 14th Street from Constitution Avenue, NW to Independence Avenue, SW
- M Street from Canal Road to Wisconsin Avenue, NW
- Canal Road from Arizona Avenue to Foxhall Road, NW
- Wisconsin Avenue from Wisconsin Avenue to K Street, NW
- K Street from 27th Street to Wisconsin Avenue, NW
- Madison Drive from 3rd Street to 15th Street, NW
- Jefferson Drive from 3rd Street to 15th Street, SW
- Independence Avenue from 23rd Street to 12th Street, SW
All vehicles that are parked in violation of these signs will be ticketed and towed.
The following streets will be closed to all traffic from approximately 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 27:
- 7th Street from Constitution Avenue, NW to Independence Avenue, SW
- 14th Street from Constitution Avenue, NW to Independence Avenue, SW
- M Street from Canal Road to Wisconsin Avenue, NW
- Canal Road from Arizona Avenue to Foxhall Road, NW
- Wisconsin Avenue from Wisconsin Avenue to K Street, NW
- K Street from 27th Street to Wisconsin Avenue, NW
- Madison Drive from 3rd Street to 15th Street, NW
- Jefferson Drive from 3rd Street to 15th Street, SW
- Independence Avenue from 23rd Street to 12th Street, SW
- Rock Creek Parkway from Calvert Street to Ohio Drive, NW
- 14th Street from Independence Avenue to the 14th Street Bridge, SW
- HOV lanes of the 14th Street Bridge
- Key Bridge
- Memorial Bridge
Metro and bus services impacted by the Marine Corps Marathon
Metro said on Sunday, stations will open at 5 a.m. and will operate on a normal weekend schedule and the Arlington Cemetary station will open around 8:30 a.m.
- Red Line Trains run every six minutes; after 9:30 p.m. trains run every 10 minutes.
- Green Line Trains run every eight minutes.
- Yellow line Trains run every eight minutes.
- Blue Line Trains run every 12 minutes; after 9:30 p.m. trains run every 15 minutes.
- Orange Line Trains run every 12 minutes; after 9:30 p.m. trains run every 15 minutes.
- Silver Line Trains run every 12 minutes; after 9:30 p.m. trains run every 15 minutes.
At downtown stations, trains will arrive every four minutes along the Blue, Orange and Silver lines between Rosslyn and Stadium-Armory. Metro said trains will also arrive every four minutes on the Green and Yellow Lines between Mt. Vernon Square and L’Enfant Plaza.
According to Metro, as the Marine Corps Marathon Kids Run is underway, bus services will be impacted due to road closures on Saturday. At the Pentagon Bus Terminal, the following buses that take riders to and from the Pentagon will be diverted to Pentagon City from 3 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- 7A
- 10A
- 16A
- 16C
- 16E
- 22A
On Sunday, all Metrobuses that normally make trips to and from the Pentagon will be diverted to Pentagon City until around 6 p.m. Metro said additional staff will be present to help guide commuters.
All bus services will be relocated from the Rosslyn Bus Terminal to North Oak Street between Wilson Boulevard and North 18th Street from 4 a.m. until 6 p.m. Due to the extended road closures in the area, Metro said some routes will be detoured or turned back around between 7 am. and 4 p.m. The routes include:
- 4B
- 7A
- 10A
- 22A
- 23A
- 23B
- 16A
- 16C
- 16E
- 38B
- 32
- 36
- 42
- 43
- 52
- 64
- 70
- 74
- 79
- D6
- MW1
- P6
- S2
The MCM will provide shuttle buses from Metro’s Van Dorn Street and Eisenhower Avenue stations to the Health & Fitness Expo and packet pick-up at the National Harbor.
Metro said customers can take the Blue Line to Van Dorn Street and then the tunnel inside the station to the MCM Expo Shuttle. The shuttle will be located in the Kiss & Ride Lot.
Customers can also take the Yellow Line to Eisenhower Avenue, where another shuttle can be found.
For more information about the race, click here. To learn more about the train and bus schedules over the weekend, visit the Metro’s website.
