CHRC Run Routes - Week of April 6
Beata Jajko
Capitol Hill Running Club Friends,
Happy Easter! Can you believe it’s already April? Where did the time go?
Cherry Blossom 2026 race weekend is here! If you’re running the 10‑miler on Sunday, please join us. As tradition goes, we’ll meet before the race to say hello and take a group photo, and after the race to celebrate over breakfast. Even if you’re not running, please come by—we promise great company 😊Thank you to Ray and Bianca for organizing us!
And as always, if you have an upcoming race you’d like to recommend, let us know and we’ll spread the word. Have a favorite route you’d like the club to try? Email us—we’d love to hear your ideas!
Keep showing up. We hope to see you out there!
Beata and Bianca
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Cherry Blossom 10 miler link-up and breakfast celebrations
For those who are running the Cherry Blossom 10 miler please join us:
· at 6:30 am near the entrance of the National Museum of American History on the Madison Drive, NW, side to say hello and take a group photo!
· after the race at 10:30 am for breakfast at the JW Marriott Hotel’s “Avenue Grill”, 1331 Pennsylvania Ave NW; a short walk from the finish line.
Please note that there is parking available that morning on Maryland Ave, SW where we link up for our weekday runs.
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This Week’s Runs
· Tuesday, April 7 (6:30 AM from US Capitol/southwest corner of Capitol Reflecting Pool)
Memorial Bridge Run, 5 miles
Route: Head West along the Independence Ave SW (to avoid construction; or run the National Mall along Jefferson Dr SW if you prefer); continue onto the south Mall trail after crossing 14th St SW towards the Lincoln Memorial; L to the Memorial Bridge, after crossing the Memorial Bridge R to cross Washington BLVD, pass the circle and cross Memorial Ave and return via the other side of the Memorial Bridge, around Lincoln and return to the Capitol via the north side trail along Madison Dr NW.
· Thursday, April 9 (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 19th St across from Stadium/Armory, return around south side of Capitol.
· Saturday, April 11 (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 Tow Path, after approximately ½ mile bear L down 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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Semper Fred 5k |
May 16, 2026 |
Fredericksburg, VA |
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Marine Corps Historic Half |
May 17, 2026 |
Fredericksburg, VA |
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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 (Marathon) |
October 23-25, 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 and Space Force T-Minus 10-Miler. The Navy is developing a race in San Diego that will be coming soon.