Advertisement - Continue Reading Below (October 27) is one of the largest marathons in the U.S., taking place in Washington D.C. Now in its 49th year, this iconic race takes you past various landmarks, monuments, and buildings of importance in the nation’s capital, including the Pentagon, Arlington National Cemetery, and the National Mall, finishing at the Marine Corps War Memorial.

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