The Marine Corps Marathon is this Sunday, and as many as 30,000 runners are expected to wind through the District and Northern Virginia for the 26.2-mile road race.
Thousands of runners take off at the start of the 2011 Marine Corps Marathon.
(Jonathan Newton - THE WASHINGTON POST)
Whether you plan to run the “people’s marathon” — or simply run away from the cheering crowds — here’s what you need to know to plan your Sunday.
Weather:
Weather predictions for Sunday are looking pretty uncertain. Hurricane Sandy, the “Frankenstorm” heading our way, isn’t expected to seriously impact the region until late Sunday, but there’s a chance that rain will arrive by Sunday morning, dampening the MCM. Stay with Capital Weather Gang for the latest weather updates.
Transportation:
Metro will open early for runners on Sunday. The race begins at 7:55 a.m. and Metro officials say the system will open at 5 a.m., two hours earlier than usual. There will also be additional Blue Line trains pre- and post-race.
Where to watch and what else to do:
The Going Out Gurus have a round-up of Sunday’s best spectator spots and other race-related activities this weekend.
More on marathons:
Hit the road: Three marathon experts share advice on tackling the big race.
How green are our two legs? Is the lung-busting challenge of a marathon any more eco-friendly than biking or driving the same 26.2 miles?
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