Regardless of the conditions, it’s a moment in time to remember.
Depending on the weather on race day, the bridge could be a bit of a skating rink, covered in misty fog, or bright and sunny.
Look left, look right and soak in the amazing views on both sides. Key Bridge – One of my favorite parts of this race is while running over Key Bridge.Two States – If you are of the 50 States + DC type of marathon crazy and not a purist (where each marathon only counts for one state), Marine Corps will cross off Virginia and DC from your list.Just like running past the monuments, there is something amazing about running by the President’s house during a marathon. White House – You don’t have to be a political geek to get excited about the White House.I have a very hard time running this race and not getting emotional, especially when running past memorials of those who have sacrificed their life for our freedom. There is nothing more beautiful than seeing them first thing in the morning with the sun rising over the Nations Capital. Monuments – If this is your first time heading to Northern Virginia & DC, the monuments are likely on your list of to-do-items for the weekend.Bonus: You get a first timers pin at the event. If you are running your first 26.2, you are among good company! They also host a First Timers Pep Rally the Friday before the race, which is a great place to find inspiration and meet other first time marathoners. First Timer – According to the Marine Corps Marathon website, typically 1/3 of the racers are first timers.If you haven’t run Marine Corps Marathon before, or are a first time marathoner, here’s why I think you should add this marathon to your bucket list! Running is alive and well in the US of A! With a plethora of races to choose from, picking the best one for you can feel like finding a needle in a haystack. There were more marathons contested in the US than any other year-1,200+. Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members!Īccording to Running USA’s 2014 annual report, there were a record number of marathon finishers-550,637.
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