CHRC Routes - Week of 8 June
Desiree Peterson
Happy Monday Capitol Hill Running Club friends:
Thanks to everyone who joined us last week for our first week of the season (Saturday morning’s photo is attached)! Quick reminder as things have already begun to heat up this summer, Saturday morning runs have moved to 0630!
The forecast this week looks a bit rainy but storms are not yet forecasted during any planned training times so we’ll see everyone on Tuesday, June 9, at 6:30 a.m. at the SW corner of the Capitol reflecting pool.
This week's runs are:
Tuesday, June 9 (6:30 AM from US Capitol/southwest corner of Capitol Reflecting Pool) Lincoln Park (From Grant Statue to Lincoln Park and back via East Capitol St.) 3 mi.
Thursday, June 11 (6:30 AM from US Capitol/southwest corner of Capitol Reflecting Pool) Lincoln Memorial (From Grant Statue to Lincoln Memorial and back via National Mall) 4 mi.
Saturday, June 13 (6:30 AM from Iwo Jima Memorial) Capitol Crescent Trail (From Iwo across Memorial Bridge to CCT and back) 8 mi.
Announcements:
- If you would like to contribute to the Gatorade/water stops fund, please VENMO @Ray_Celeste.
Upcoming Race Dates:
- The 2026 Marine Corps Marathon Race Series
Please check the website for more information, including special challenges and how and when to register.
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.
**Capitol Hill Running Club exists purely to offer an opportunity for runners to exercise together in a group. Every person attending the club must take full and complete responsibility for their own actions. Know your limits, and please come prepared.
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