WASHINGTON — The 50th Marine Corps Marathon drew runners from around the world Sunday, producing powerful stories of perseverance and celebration along the streets of D.C. and Arlington.

Maj. Kyle King captured his third Marine Corps Marathon victory, having previously won in 2022 and 2024. King said a key moment came when he followed a competitor mid-race and decided not to look back.

The 50th anniversary marathon set a record with 35,000 runners at the starting line. Race director Alex Hetherington said the milestone event required extra coordination amid government shutdown concerns.

“It all fell into place. I need to credit my fellow race directors at the Army 10 Miler because they really did some important research, facilitated some relationships, and created a playbook for us

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