The 49th Marine Corps Marathon returns to Washington on Sunday. Why it matters: It's a big weekend in D.C. with over 30,000 runners, several different races and events, and widespread road ...

One of the largest marathon races in the country is returning to Arlington this weekend with planned road closures and festivities. On Sunday, the 49th Marine Corps Marathon -- dubbed "The People ...

Brasky ran her first 26.2 miles at the Marine Corps Marathon in 2018. Her biggest advice for training outright for distance is to make sure you hit a long run each week.

Share This Gallery: Thousands of runners logged 26.2 miles in D.C. and Arlington, Virginia, for the 49th annual Marine Corps Marathon on Sunday morning.

Whether you're running, cheering or feeling exhausted by just reading the word "marathon," the annual event is a sight: 30,000 people running 26.2 miles around Washington landmarks.