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**Summary:**

Two major running events, the DC Half Marathon and the National Race to End Women’s Cancer, will bring thousands of runners and significant road closures to Washington, D.C. on Sunday from 6 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. D.C. and U.S. Park Police are implementing closures. Metro will not open early. Runners are advised to arrive early and use designated drop-off locations. Listen to WTOP for traffic updates.

**News Article:**

**D.C. Streets to Close Sunday for Half Marathon, Cancer Race**

**Washington, D.C.** – Thousands of runners will take to the streets of Washington, D.C. this Sunday for the annual DC Half Marathon and the National Race to End Women’s Cancer, leading to significant road closures across the District.

According to an advisory issued by D.C. police, several streets will be closed from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Sunday to accommodate the DC Half Marathon, alongside with the street closure by U.S. Park Police. Additionally, the National Race to End Women’s Cancer will cause further closures between 7:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.

Race organizers have alerted participants that the Metro will *not* be opening early for the event. The DC Half Marathon start point is located on Independence Ave, and all runners must be present by 7:00 a.m., as the start line will close at 7:15 a.m. Runners are encouraged to utilize designated drop-off locations at 15th Street NW in front of the Washington Monument or Constitution Ave NW & 23rd St NW near the Lincoln Memorial.

Motorists are advised to avoid the affected areas and seek alternative routes. For the latest traffic and weather updates, tune into WTOP every 10 minutes on the 8s.

*(Diane Morris contributed to this report.)*

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