CHRC Annual Expo and Run Routs - Week of May 18
Beata Jajko
Capitol Hill Running Club Friends,
Our annual CHRC Expo is happening this Thursday, May 21! Join us to learn more about the club, our marathon training program, and connect with fellow runners. The season officially kicks off the week of June 1—are you excited? We certainly are! 😊
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
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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 19 (6:30 AM from US Capitol/southwest corner of Capitol Reflecting Pool)
Douglass Bridge-Wharf Run, 4.7 miles
Route: South Capitol St Southbound, Bear right around traffic circle to run across the Frederick Douglass Bridge, turn around and come back and run towards Audi Field onto R St SW, R 2nd St SW, L P St SW, R on plaza in front of Titanic Statue, L – Maine Ave, up the hill walkway or steps to L’Enfant Plaza, then return to Capitol via Independence Ave or Jefferson Dr.
· Thursday, May 21 (6:30 AM from US Capitol/southwest corner of Capitol Reflecting Pool)
Nationals Park/Navy Yard Loop Run, 4.4 miles
Route: Cross Independence Ave onto Washington Ave SW, R - South Capitol St Southbound, L Potomac Ave on far side of baseball stadium, bear right onto Navy Yard Boardwalk, passing Washington Navy Yard along waterfront, L – 11th St SE, L – M St SE and return via R - South Capitol St
· Saturday, May 23 (7:30 AM from Marine Corps War Memorial/Arlington)
Capital Crescent Trail Run, out and back for the distance of your choice
Route: take N Meade St/N Lynn St over Key Bridge, R - through Francis Scott Key Park, R – onto C & O Canal TowPath, after approximately ½ mile bear L down the stairs onto paved CC Trail.
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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.
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Quantico 12K |
August 22, 2026 |
MCB Quantico (OCS) |
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MCM Kids Run |
October 24, 2026 |
Arlington, VA (Pentagon) |
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MCM Weekend 8k Marathon |
October 24, 2026 October 25, 2026 |
Arlington, VA / DC |
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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.