Rosslyn welcomes the Marine Corps Marathon!

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The Marine Corps Marathon takes place Sunday, October 26, 2025. As in past years, Rosslyn is the proud home of the Finish Festival. Whether you're running in the marathon, the virtual 10K, or cheering on friends and family, be sure to take advantage of the many activities going on in Rosslyn and throughout Arlington on race weekend! Click here for a detailed schedule of events.

PLEASE NOTE: Several roads in the area will be closed beginning in the early morning on Sunday, Oct. 26. Check here to see the full list of road closures in the area and additional transportation information.

The Rosslyn BID is a long-time presenting sponsor for the marathon. Read on for details on our tent at the Finish Festival!

Experience the Finish Festival

The Finish Festival will take place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the heart of Rosslyn.

Visit the Rosslyn BID tent to reward, refuel, and relax!

Reward Reward yourself with a sneaker giveaway (up to $150 in value) courtesy of CAO Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Center’s in-house shoe store, Remarkable Feet.
Refuel with a juice shot from South Block.
Relax with a pop-up massage station from Massage Life.

And to commemorate your accomplishment, you can print your favorite smartphone pictures from the day for free at our Photoboxx.

Running the virtual 10K instead? The Rosslyn BID has you covered! In partnership with Rosslyn-based [solidcore], we've created a scenic route that passes through some of the best views in the area. Click here to learn more and find the route on Strava or Google Maps.

Explore our neighborhood

If you're running in the marathon and staying in a Rosslyn hotel or don't typically spend a lot of time in the area, welcome! There is so much to do here and we are glad to have you.

Rosslyn has 50+ restaurants plus a variety of retailers. If you don't want to venture too far from your hotel or the Finish Festival, there are plenty of nearby places where you and your friends and family can eat before or after the race.

Click here to view a list of restaurants in Rosslyn. Some of our favorites that are within easy walking distance of the Finish Festival are Barley Mac, Continental, Quinn’s on the Corner, and Inca Social.

If you are in the mood for a quick bite, take advantage of some fast-casual neighborhood choices, including Bethesda Bagels, CAVA, Chopt Creative Salad Company, District Taco, and Nando's PERi PERi. Click here for a full list of fast-casual options. We recommend double-checking that your restaurant of choice is open on race day.

Besides restaurants, Rosslyn offers easy access to a number of popular tourist destinations located in or near the neighborhood.

Adjacent to the U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial is the Netherlands Carillon, a bell tower given to the United States by the Netherlands to show gratitude for American aid during World War II.
Rosslyn is one Metro stop away from Arlington National Cemetery, which is also about a mile walk from the heart of Rosslyn.
Need to do some shopping? The historic Georgetown area of Washington, D.C. is a quick 10-minute walk across the Key Bridge and offers a large selection of clothing retailers.
Dark Star Park is another Rosslyn landmark. It's a public park created by land art pioneer Nancy Holt.
Rosslyn's largest park, Gateway Park, offers plenty of green space.
Rosslyn also has several works of public art. You can go on a walking tour in the neighborhood to check out some highlights. Click here for a list of public artworks in Rosslyn.
Theodore Roosevelt Island is another great nearby destination. It's within easy walking distance of Rosslyn and features several hiking trails and a monument to our 26th president.
Rosslyn has three pet relief areas where dog owners and their pets can play and relax: they are located at North Kent and 19th Streets, near the intersection of Nash Street and Wilson Blvd., and in our new pop-up park, the NOW.

Tell us what you think!

The Rosslyn Business Improvement District, which serves as a marathon sponsor, takes great pride in the neighborhood and making it an attractive, welcoming place. The Marine Corps Marathon is our neighborhood's largest event of the year, and we want you to have a good experience here and positive memories of your day. If you have any questions about Rosslyn or wish to provide us feedback before or after the race, don’t hesitate to email us. Good luck, runners — we celebrate your dedication and commitment!

To visit the official Marine Corps Marathon website, click here.