Post by burgrunner on Aug 14, 2007 12:32:05 GMT -5
QUANTICO, Va. -- The Marine Corps Marathon announced Tuesday that it will make changes to the 2007 marathon course.
Marathon organizers said that due to construction on the Rock Creek Parkway, course adjustments will circle the Georgetown Reservoir and take runners on a scenic tour of the Georgetown Canal.
They said the new course also benefits runners by having them arrive at the 14th Street Bridge at mile 19, one mile earlier than in previous years, allowing them more time to "beat the bridge."
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Similar to last year, the 2007 course will start in Arlington, Va., and wind its way through Rosslyn along Lee Highway before turning on Spout Run and the George Washington Memorial Parkway.
After crossing the Key Bridge into the District of Columbia, runners take on a new portion of the MCM course when they make a left turn onto Canal Road, heading toward Georgetown University. This new section takes runners up a short climb on Foxhall Road, before turning onto MacArthur Boulevard.
Then, runners will descend from Reservoir Road to Canal Road and head back into Georgetown. From there, runners proceed under the Key Bridge to reach the White Hurst Freeway.
"These course changes are sure to give participants a fresh and exciting experience at the MCM," said Rick Nealis, race director.
The course then passes the Kennedy Center before entering the National Mall and numerous landmarks, such as, the Lincoln, World War II, Korean War and Vietnam Veteran's memorials, the Washington Monument, and the U.S. Capitol.
The marathon once again returns to Hains Point in East Potomac Park before passing the Jefferson Memorial and later reaching the 14th Street Bridge.
Runners are required to maintain a 14-minute per mile or faster pace to reach this point by 1:15 p.m., before the bridge reopens to vehicle traffic.
After crossing the 14th Street Bridge and returning to Virginia, runners will follow a familiar stretch of the course into Crystal City and through Crystal Run on Crystal Drive. To finish the race, participants will head up Route 110 towards Rosslyn for a quick turn around before completing the event at the legendary Marine Corps War Memorial Finish Line.
The 32nd Marine Corps Marathon will be held on Oct. 28, 2007.
Marathon organizers said that due to construction on the Rock Creek Parkway, course adjustments will circle the Georgetown Reservoir and take runners on a scenic tour of the Georgetown Canal.
They said the new course also benefits runners by having them arrive at the 14th Street Bridge at mile 19, one mile earlier than in previous years, allowing them more time to "beat the bridge."
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Similar to last year, the 2007 course will start in Arlington, Va., and wind its way through Rosslyn along Lee Highway before turning on Spout Run and the George Washington Memorial Parkway.
After crossing the Key Bridge into the District of Columbia, runners take on a new portion of the MCM course when they make a left turn onto Canal Road, heading toward Georgetown University. This new section takes runners up a short climb on Foxhall Road, before turning onto MacArthur Boulevard.
Then, runners will descend from Reservoir Road to Canal Road and head back into Georgetown. From there, runners proceed under the Key Bridge to reach the White Hurst Freeway.
"These course changes are sure to give participants a fresh and exciting experience at the MCM," said Rick Nealis, race director.
The course then passes the Kennedy Center before entering the National Mall and numerous landmarks, such as, the Lincoln, World War II, Korean War and Vietnam Veteran's memorials, the Washington Monument, and the U.S. Capitol.
The marathon once again returns to Hains Point in East Potomac Park before passing the Jefferson Memorial and later reaching the 14th Street Bridge.
Runners are required to maintain a 14-minute per mile or faster pace to reach this point by 1:15 p.m., before the bridge reopens to vehicle traffic.
After crossing the 14th Street Bridge and returning to Virginia, runners will follow a familiar stretch of the course into Crystal City and through Crystal Run on Crystal Drive. To finish the race, participants will head up Route 110 towards Rosslyn for a quick turn around before completing the event at the legendary Marine Corps War Memorial Finish Line.
The 32nd Marine Corps Marathon will be held on Oct. 28, 2007.