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The 2009 SunTrust National Marathon and Half Marathon will be held March 21, 2009. more >

The Skinny

Register for the National Marathon
Click here to register to run in the 2009 National Marathon.
2009 National Marathon Course Map
Check out the National Marathon course map to help plan your day.
2009 SunTrust National Marathon Elevation Map
The hills can be killer. Where will you feel the burn?
National Marathon Road Closures
Check out the road closures for the National Marathon.
Access Roads: What's Open When?
See what roads are open and when before, during and after the National Marathon.

Links We Like

2009 SunTrust National Marathon Recap

Mar 25, 2009

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Poll

Have You Ever Run a Marathon? (see results)

1 Yes, I run several a year
2 Yes, I ran one ... once.
3 Yes, if you combine all those gym class miles.
4 No, it looks too painful.

1 50% Yes, I run several a year
2 31% Yes, I ran one ... once.
3 7% Yes, if you combine all those gym class miles.
4 11% No, it looks too painful.

Latest News

There's No Tying in Marathons There's a new men's champion in the SunTrust National Marathon. And he won the race in unique fashion -- with one shoe untied.
Back 4 More? Three-time National Marathon champ Michael Wardian welcomes any help pushing him to a new race record.
National Half Marathon Reaches Capacity Thinking of signing up to run the 2009 SunTrust National Half Marathon later this month? You're out of luck, because the race has reached capacity.
Latest 2009 National Marathon News Check out the latest news and information about the 2009 National Marathon.

The Field

The 2009 National Marathon Elite Field Which runners are the cream of the crop at the 2009 SunTrust National Marathon? Find out who to watch by clicking here.
Elite Runner Bib Numbers Follow the race leaders by their bib numbers.

The Course

2009 National Marathon Course Map Check out the National Marathon course map to help plan your day.
2009 SunTrust National Marathon Elevation Map The hills can be killer. Where will you feel the burn?

Multimedia

2009 SunTrust National Marathon Recap There's a new champ! Check out the highlights from the 2009 SunTrust National Marathon.
National Marathon Winner Recounts Running With 1 Shoe Tied Patrick Moulton became the second man to win the SunTrust National Marathon after three straight wins by Michael Wardian.
Congrats on the Marathon ... and Proposal There was a dramatic finish at the SunTrust National Marathon as a Virginia man proposes to his girlfriend as she crosses the finish line.
Finishing Kick Surprises Women's Winner The women's winner of the SunTrust National Marathon came from behind near the finish, which isn't her style.
Gracious in Defeat: Wardian Passes Crown Michael Wardian has been knocked off the top of the SunTrust National Marathon medal stand, but he's already thinking marathon in Virginia Beach tomorrow, and then a race across the Sahara.
NBC4 Producer Outruns Keith Garvin in Half Marathon NBC4 producer Jane Choi and reporter Keith Garvin started the Half Marathon together, but Choi pulled away mid-race.
Runners Descend on DC Runners arrive in D.C. to register for Saturday's SunTrust National Marathon.
"Geezer" Takes a Crack at a 4th-Straight National Half Marathon Ed Green is preparing to run the SunTrust National Half Marathon for the fourth-straight year -- impressive for many but even more so for someone who calls himself a geezer.
JUMMP Program Staple of National Marathon The JUMMP Program has become an important part of the SunTrust National Marathon.
Marathon Man Runs to Raise Money for Wounded Vets Doug Eldridge is running 10 marathons this year, including the SunTrust National Marathon, to raise money for the Wounded Warriors Project.
Now Cancer Free, 61-Year-Old Woman Tackles Marathon After battling through cancer and chemotherapy, a 61-year-old woman is ready to take on the SunTrust National Marathon.
3-Time Defending National Marathon Champ Eyes 2012 Olympics The three-time defending SunTrust National Marathon champ welcomes competition to help push him toward his Olympic dreams.
Club Fed Holds Running Meetings on the Mall Members of Club Fed, a group of federal workers that meet on the National Mall to run during their lunch breaks, train for the SunTrust National Marathon.
Run the National Marathon in 22 Minutes Run the 2009 SunTrust National Marathon in 22 minutes. Seriously.
Woman Hopes Her Run Motivates Others Over 60 Among those lacing up for the SunTrust National Marathon is a Fairfax County woman who is hoping to strike a blow for 60-year-olds everywhere.
Take a Look at the SunTrust National Marathon Course SunTrust National Marathon officials offer a preview of the race course.
JuMMP Celebrates 2nd Year JuMMP, a run/walk program for youth in grades 2-8, held a Rally Finale at the King Greenleaf Rec Center. The kids are trying to complete 26.2 miles equivalent to a marathon over a 23-week period and tracking their miles on a runner’s log.
Dominique Dawes JuMMPs for Kids Former Olympian Dominique Dawes discusses the benefits of the JuMMP program.
Mayor Fenty on Marathons, JuMMP Mayor Adrian Fenty discusses his love for marathons and how they help him in daily life.

Traffic Information

National Marathon Road Closures Check out the road closures for the National Marathon.
Access Roads: What's Open When? See what roads are open and when before, during and after the National Marathon.

Latest Weather Info

Will the Pavement be Dry? Get the updated forecast for race day from NBC4 and The Weather Channel.