Marine Corps Marathon Road Closures Oct. 24-25, 2026

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Marine Corps Marathon Road Closures: Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026

October 22, 2026

<>ARLINGTON, Va. – Numerous roads near Arlington National Cemetery, or ANC, will close Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026, for the annual Marine Corps Marathon. The closures will affect pedestrian, vehicular and Metro access to and from ANC. Visitors should review the following information before arriving.

 


U.S. Air Force Memorial Temporary Closure

October 21, 2026

Beginning on or about Nov. 2, 2026, the U.S. Air Force Memorial and surrounding area will temporarily close to all visitors to support ongoing utilities and construction work associated with Arlington National Cemetery’s Southern Expansion project.  The temporary closure is expected to end in mid-December 2026, when visitors, vehicles and buses can resume access to the Memorial.

As work progresses, additional updates on visitor access will be shared on our website at www.arlingtoncemetery.mil. Be sure to follow us on social media @ArlingtonNatl and subscribe to our email updates here.


2026 National Veterans Day Observance Open to Public

October 08, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The 73rd annual National Veterans Day Observance, honoring the men and women who have served and continue to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces during war and peacetime, will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026, at 11 a.m. in the Memorial Amphitheater at Arlington National Cemetery.

The annual event is free and open to the public. Seating in the amphitheater is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Scheduled events for Veterans Day include: the United States Coast Guard Band accompanied by the U.S. Air Force Singing Sergeants performing a prelude in the amphitheater at 10:30 a.m.; a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier conducted by the U.S. Army Military District of Washington; and the national observance inside the Memorial Amphitheater with a parade of colors by veterans’ organizations and remarks from dignitaries. Attendance for the annual wreath-laying ceremony will be limited this year to official participants.


Road Closures and Cemetery Access During Army Ten-Miler: Sunday, Oct. 11

October 08, 2026

On Sunday, Oct. 11, numerous roads in the vicinity of Arlington National Cemetery (ANC) will be closed for the 42nd annual Army Ten-Miler race. 


Arlington National Cemetery Expands Wreaths Across America Family Pass Holder Day to Two Days

September 29, 2026

ARLINGTON, Va. - Arlington National Cemetery (ANC) and the Soldiers’ and Airmen’s Home National Cemetery (SAHNC) will expand this year’s Wreaths Across America Family Pass Holder Day to a two-day weekend event on Saturday, Dec. 12 and Sunday, Dec. 13, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

 


Traffic Alert: D.C. Bike Ride Road Closures Near ANC Saturday, Sept. 12

September 11, 2026

On Saturday, Sept. 12, the D.C. Bike Ride in Washington may cause road closures and traffic delays near Arlington National Cemetery, including Arlington Memorial Bridge from approximately 6 to 9:30 a.m. Drivers visiting the cemetery should expect delays and allow extra travel time.


Traffic Alert: Sept. 5 Road Closures for the Arlington Police, Fire, Sheriff and ECC 9/11 Memorial Race

September 02, 2026

On Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, road closures related to the Arlington Police, Fire, Sheriff and ECC 9/11 Memorial Race may impact vehicular access to Arlington National Cemetery.

Closures are expected to occur from 5-8:30 p.m. However, visitors to ANC should allow extra travel time or consider using the DC Metro, as closures may begin earlier.


New Columbia Pike Pedestrian Path & Route 27 Ramps Open

August 28, 2026

​Arlington National Cemetery is excited to announce the partial opening of a new bike path and sidewalks along Columbia Pike. The Route 27 on and off ramps are scheduled to reopen for vehicle on or about Monday, Aug. 31. These updates mark a key milestone in the ongoing Southern Expansion project. 


ANC Road Closures Near Service Complex Gate

August 20, 2026

Update: Aug. 25

Please note that the estimated start date - originally scheduled for Monday, Aug. 24 - has been moved to Tuesday, Sept. 8. All timelines remain approximate and subject to change. Please continue to monitor this page for further updates.


Construction for the Arlington National Cemetery (ANC) Southern Expansion Project will close roads inside the cemetery near the Service Complex Gate from approximately Tuesday, Sept. 8, through Nov. 2026.


Turf Renovations: July 15–Oct. 15

July 12, 2026

Army National Military Cemeteries (ANMC) renovates approximately 30 acres of turf each year. The process involves removing the old turf, adding soil amendments, tilling and regrading the gravesites and sowing new grass seed.