Dozens Of Arlington Roads To Close For Marine Corps Marathon

ARLINGTON, VA — Dozens of roads across Arlington will close this weekend for the 51st annual Marine Corps Marathon, including major portions of Route 110, several I-395 ramps, and streets in Rosslyn, Crystal City, and Pentagon City.

The closures will begin as early as 4 p.m. Saturday, with most taking effect early Sunday morning and continuing into the evening, according to the Arlington County Police Department.

The marathon takes place Sunday, with the wheelchair and hand cycle division starting at 7:05 a.m., followed by the duo division at 7:07 a.m. and the main marathon at 7:20 a.m. All three races begin on Route 110 in Arlington.

Police warned drivers to expect significant delays around the racecourse and urged residents and visitors to use alternate routes or public transportation.

Road Closures Beginning Saturday

Southbound Route 110, from Washington Boulevard to Route 1, will close at approximately 4 p.m. Saturday and remain closed until 5 p.m. Sunday.

Sunday Road Closures: 3 A.M. To 6 P.M.

The following roads and ramps will be closed from approximately 3 a.m. until 6 p.m. Sunday:

• Fort Myer Drive, from eastbound Langston Boulevard to North Meade Street
• North Lynn Street, from 19th Street North to North Meade Street
• North Moore Street, from 19th Street North to Wilson Boulevard
• Wilson Boulevard, from North Oak Street to southbound Route 110
• 17th Street North, from Clarendon Boulevard to North Lynn Street
• North Oak Street, from Clarendon Boulevard to 17th Street North
• North Nash Street, from Wilson Boulevard to 17th Street North
• North Kent Street, from 1691 North Kent Street to Wilson Boulevard
• Fairfax Drive, from North Pierce Street to Fort Myer Drive
• North Meade Street, from Fairfax Drive to North Marshall Drive
• North Marshall Drive, from North Meade Street to Route 110
• Richmond Highway, from I-66 to the 1200 block of Richmond Highway
• South Fern Street, from 12th Street South to Rotary Road
• South Eads Street, from 12th Street South to Rotary Road
• Army Navy Drive, from South Hayes Street to 12th Street South
• Washington Boulevard, from the Route 27/northbound I-395 split to George Washington Parkway/Boundary Channel
• Northbound North Oak Street, from Wilson Boulevard to 18th Street North
• Southbound Route 110, from I-66 to Washington Boulevard
• Northbound Route 110, from Route 1 to I-66/Wilson Boulevard
• I-395 southbound Exit 8B ramp to northbound Route 110
• I-395 northbound slip ramp into the northbound HOT lanes
• I-395 southbound HOT lanes at Route 1
• I-395 northbound HOT lanes at Seminary Road
• I-395 northbound Exit 8B to Pentagon/Route 27
• I-395 southbound Exit 8A to Pentagon South Parking
• Eastbound Washington Boulevard ramp to eastbound Route 27

Sunday Road Closures: 6 A.M. To 11 A.M.

The following closures are expected from approximately 6 a.m. until 11 a.m.:

• 19th Street North, from North Lynn Street to Fort Myer Drive
• Fort Myer Drive, from Key Bridge to westbound Langston Boulevard
• Fort Myer Drive, from 19th Street North to Langston Boulevard
• North Moore Street, from 19th Street North to Langston Boulevard

Sunday Road Closures: 6 A.M. To 5 P.M.

Additional closures will be in effect from approximately 6 a.m. until 5 p.m.:

• Fort Myer Drive, from Key Bridge to eastbound Langston Boulevard
• North Nash Street, from westbound Langston Boulevard to eastbound Langston Boulevard
• North Nash Street, from Key Boulevard to Fort Myer Drive
• Eastbound Langston Boulevard, from North Lynn Street to North Kirkwood Road
• Westbound Spout Run Parkway, from Langston Boulevard to George Washington Parkway
• North Lorcom Lane, from North Edgewood Street to Spout Run Parkway
• North Lynn Street, from 19th Street North to Key Bridge
• North Rhodes Street, from Key Boulevard to eastbound Langston Boulevard
• North Veitch Street, from 19th Street North to eastbound Langston Boulevard
• North Moore Street, from Langston Boulevard to 19th Street North
• Long Bridge Drive, from Boundary Drive to 12th Street South
• Sixth Street South, from Long Bridge Drive to South Ball Street
• South Ball Street, from Sixth Street South to 10th Street South
• 10th Street South, from Long Bridge Drive to South Ball Street
• 12th Street South, from South Eads Street to Crystal Drive
• Southbound Richmond Highway, from southbound I-395 to the 1200 block of Richmond Highway
• Crystal Drive, from 12th Street South to 23rd Street South
• 15th Street South, from South Bell Street to Crystal Drive
• 18th Street South, from South Bell Street to Crystal Drive
• 20th Street South, from South Bell Street to Crystal Drive
• I-395 northbound Exit 10A to Boundary Channel Drive
• I-395 southbound Exit 10A to Boundary Channel Drive

Metro, Parking And Travel Information

Metro will open at 5 a.m. Sunday to accommodate marathon participants and spectators.

The closest stations to the race start are Pentagon and Pentagon City, both served by the Blue and Yellow lines. Rosslyn, served by the Blue, Orange and Silver lines, is the closest station to the Finish Festival.

Race organizers recommend that participants use Metro, ridesharing or other transportation options instead of driving.

Drivers should also watch for temporary no-parking signs throughout the affected areas. Vehicles parked illegally may be ticketed or towed.

Residents whose vehicles are towed can check their status through the county's online towing portal or call the nonemergency police number at 703-558-2222.

Bicycles, electric scooters and other micromobility devices will be prohibited in certain restricted areas near the racecourse.

Police said all reopening times are approximate and depend on race operations and cleanup. Officers may close additional roads at their discretion.

Motorists should allow extra travel time, particularly when traveling through Rosslyn, Pentagon City and Crystal City.