CHRC Annual Expo and Run Routes - Week of May 4

[Beata Jajko]

Capitol Hill Running Club Friends,

Nothing is impossible! History was made on April 26, 2026, at the London Marathon! For the first time ever, the top two finishers ran under two hours—and the first three all broke the previous world record (set by the late Kelvin Kiptum at the 2023 Chicago Marathon: 2:00:35):

·       Sabastian Sawe – 1:59:30

·       Yomif Kejelcha – 1:59:41

·       Jacob Kiplimo – 2:00:28

This extraordinary achievement came just over six years after Eliud Kipchoge proved that a sub–two‑hour marathon was humanly possible, clocking 1:59:40 on October 12, 2019.

So whether your dream is to run your first marathon, your 100th, qualify for Boston, set a new PR, or simply to run with like‑minded people—come join us! We will have plenty of fun (and inspiration) running together.

We hope to see you out there! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Beata and Bianca

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CHRC Annual Expo

Our marathon training season is just around the corner—and as tradition has it, we’re kicking things off with the CHRC Annual Expo!

·    When: Thursday, May 21, 2026 | 12:00–1:00 PM

·    Where: Cannon House Office Building
27 Independence Ave. SE, Room 360 (3rd floor)

Come join us to learn more about the club, meet fellow runners, and hear what’s ahead for our upcoming marathon training season. Catered lunch will be provided!

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This Week’s Runs

·    Tuesday, May 5 (6:30 AM from US Capitol/southwest corner of Capitol Reflecting Pool)

RFK Stadium Run, 4.2 miles

Route: Head out around north side of Capitol, R – First St, L E Capitol St, turn around and head back at 19^th St across from Stadium/Armory, return around south side of Capitol.

·    Thursday, May 7 (6:30 AM from US Capitol/southwest corner of Capitol Reflecting Pool) 

Two Bridges Run, 6.1 miles

Route: South side of Mall, L - 15th St, after crossing Independence Ave follow E Basin Dr past Jefferson Memorial, continue over 14^th Street Bridge. On Virginia side of bridge bear right onto Mount Vernon Trail northbound. Bear left on pathway towards Memorial Bridge and cross to bridge. Bear right around Lincoln Memorial and return to Capitol via south side of Mall.

·    Saturday, May 9 (7:30 AM from Marine Corps War Memorial/Arlington) 

Rock Creek Parkway Trail Run, out and back for distance of your choice

Route: L – N Marshall Dr onto trail beside Rte 110 to L – Memorial Ave towards Memorial Bridge. Cross over bridge to L- Rock Creek Parkway northbound.

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The 2026 Marine Corps Marathon Race Series

Please check the website for more information, including special challenges and how and when to register.

Semper Fred 5k	May 16, 2026	Fredericksburg, VA
Marine Corps Historic Half	May 17, 2026	Fredericksburg, VA
Quantico 12K	August 22, 2026	MCB Quantico (OCS)
MCM Kids Run	October 24, 2026	Arlington, VA (Pentagon)
MCM Weekend 8k Marathon	October 24, 2026 October 25, 2026	Arlington, VA / DC
Turkey Trot 10K & 1 Mile	November 21, 2026	MCB Quantico

A special treat: Armed Forces Service Challenge: Complete each of the following races and earn a coveted series medal: Coast Guard Marathon, Air Force Marathon, Army Ten-Miler, Marine Corps Marathon, Space Force T-Minus 10-Miler and the Navy Ten-Miler.