49th annual Marine Corps Marathon brings thousands of racers to the streets of DC and Arlington

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Runners take on the Marine Corps Marathon on Sunday. (WTOP/Luke Lukert)

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

With the race comes dozens of road closures, crowds of cheering spectators and more than a few emotional tears.

Kyle King of Yucca Valley, California, was the first to cross the marathon finish line for the men, finishing with a time of 2:26:06. Tessa Barrett of Arlington, Virginia, claimed first place in the marathon for the women, finishing with a time of 2:39:36…

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