About the race
"The People's Marathon", no prize money, run past the monuments of Washington, D.C. Last Sunday in October.
Typical weather
October usually brings cool, comfortable racing conditions, though an early cold snap or a late warm spell are both in play.
Who it favors
A flat road race rewards even pacing and threshold endurance. It is a fitness test with nowhere to hide, so the runner who resists going out too fast is usually the one who sets a personal best.