CHRC Run Routes - Week of March 23
Beata Jajko
Congratulations to those who ran one of the many races this weekend! We hope you had fun!
We’ve made it! The Cherry Blossom Festival is here! We will be scheduling our runs to make the best of the beauty of the trees and to enjoy the Spring weather (fingers crossed 🤞).
Keep showing up. We hope to see you out there!
Beata and Bianca
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This Week’s Runs
Tuesday, March 24 (6:30 AM from US Capitol/southwest corner of Capitol Reflecting Pool)
Tidal Basin Run, 4.2 miles
Route: South side of Mall, L - 15th St, after crossing Independence Ave follow E Basin Dr around Jefferson Memorial, R – Ohio Dr, R – Independence Ave after passing MLK Memorial, cross Independence Ave, return via south side of Mall. You can extend it by turning L on Independence Ave after passing MLK Memorial and running around the Lincoln.
Thursday, March 26 (6:30 AM from US Capitol/southwest corner of Capitol Reflecting Pool)
Hains Point Run, 4.0 miles, or 7.1 miles if you go all the way to “the Point” and back
Route: Head west along the Independence Ave SW (to avoid construction; or run the National Mall along Jefferson Dr SW if you prefer); L - 15th St, after crossing Independence Ave follow E Basin Dr towards Jefferson Memorial, L – Ohio Dr, R- Buckeye Dr, R – Ohio Dr, R - E Basin Dr, return via north side of Mall. (You can extend it by running via Roosevelt Memorial, crossing Independence Ave SW, R along Independence, L on 17th ST NV, R to the north side on Mall along Madison Dr NW to Capitol
Saturday, March 28 (7:30 AM from Marine Corps War Memorial/Arlington)
Hains Point Run via 14th St bridge and Memorial bridge , about 9+ miles (or shorter if you don’t go to “the Point”)
Route: L – N Marshall Dr onto trail to L – Memorial Ave towards Memorial Bridge. At the circle bear Right onto Mount Vernon Trail southbound. Cross the 14th St Bridge, down the stairs to your left, follow Ohio Dr SW (L turn) all the way around the Hains Point, make L – E Basin Dr SW, around Jefferson, R via Roosevelt Memorial, L on the Independence Ave, R to the Memorial Bridge and back to where you started. You can shorten it by turning to Buckeye Dr instead of running to “the Point”.
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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 (Marathon) | October 23-25, 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 and Space Force T-Minus 10-Miler. The Navy is developing a race in San Diego that will be coming soon.