Ten of thousands of racers from around the world showed up bright and early Sunday morning to run in the 38th Marine Corps Marathon.
About 30,000 people ran the 26.2 mile route through Arlington County, Va. and Washington, D.C. in memory of fallen soldiers and in support of the United States Marine Corps.
The top runners in the marathon finished around 10:30, about 2 hours after the race began.
The marathon is the third largest in the U.S., eighth largest in the world, and voted “Best Marathon in the Mid-Atlantic” and “Best Marathon for Spectators.”
Security was also stepped up for the marathon this year, with organizers spending about $1 million on security for this weekend’s activities, the most money ever spent for security in the race’s 38-year history, race director Rick Nealis said.
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Ten of thousands of racers from around the world showed up bright and early Sunday morning to run in the 38th Marine Corps Marathon.
About 30,000 people ran the 26.2 mile route through Arlington County, Va. and Washington, D.C. in memory of fallen soldiers and in support of the United States Marine Corps.
The top runners in the marathon finished around 10:30, about 2 hours after the race began.
The marathon is the third largest in the U.S., eighth largest in the world, and voted “Best Marathon in the Mid-Atlantic” and “Best Marathon for Spectators.”
Security was also stepped up for the marathon this year, with organizers spending about $1 million on security for this weekend’s activities, the most money ever spent for security in the race’s 38-year history, race director Rick Nealis said.
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