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Alexandria Metrorail Opens Early for 50th Marine Corps Marathon

10/25/2025

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Metrorail in Alexandria, VA, will open at 5 a.m. on Sunday, October 26, 2023, to accommodate the 50th Marine Corps Marathon.
Trains will run frequently to assist over 70,000 expected trips for runners and spectators, helping to alleviate traffic.
Runners should access the start line via Pentagon or Pentagon City stations, while spectators can view the race at various locations, including Smithsonian and Arlington Cemetery.
Packet pick-up occurs at Eisenhower Station, with free shuttles to National Harbor, and fares range from $2.25 to $2.50 for one-way trips.

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Story summary

Metrorail in Alexandria, VA, will open at 5 a.m. on Sunday, October 26, 2023, to accommodate the 50th Marine Corps Marathon.
Trains will run frequently to assist over 70,000 expected trips for runners and spectators, helping to alleviate traffic.
Runners should access the start line via Pentagon or Pentagon City stations, while spectators can view the race at various locations, including Smithsonian and Arlington Cemetery.
Packet pick-up occurs at Eisenhower Station, with free shuttles to National Harbor, and fares range from $2.25 to $2.50 for one-way trips.