CHRC Run Routes - Week of April 20

[Beata Jajko]

Capitol Hill Running Club Friends,

We had a great turnout last Saturday—lots of fun! Thank you for joining us!

The Boston Marathon is tomorrow! To all of you who are running it: you’ve put in the work, now go out there and enjoy it. It’s a truly uni-que(corn) experience, so soak it all in and celebrate your accomplishments. The rest of the running world will be watching!

You asked—and we listened! This week’s Saturday run features one of your recommendations. Thank you! Please keep them coming and email us your suggestions!

Keep showing up. We hope to see you out there!

Beata and Bianca

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This Week’s Runs

·    Tuesday, April 21 (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, April 23 (6:30 AM from US Capitol/southwest corner of Capitol Reflecting Pool) 

Douglass Bridge/Audi Field/Titanic Memorial/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 2^nd 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

·    Saturday, April 25 (7:30 AM from Marine Corps War Memorial/Arlington) 

14^th Street Bridge-Capitol-Key Bridge Run, about 9+ miles 

Route: L – N Marshall Dr onto trail to L – Memorial Ave towards Memorial Bridge. At circle bear R onto Mount Vernon Trail southbound to 14^th St. Bridge, R around the Jefferson Memorial towards the Washington Monument, R onto the south Mall trail toward Capitol, L to 3^rd ST SW (or you can go around the Capitol), L onto the north Mall trail toward the Lincoln Memorial, continue onto the Rock Creek Trail, L at the Boathouse toward Georgetown Waterfront Park trail, R toward the 34^th Street (end of the Waterfront) up the stairs and via a footbridge toward Key Park path, L on the Key Bridge and back to Iwo via N Lynn St. (You can add about a mile by, after crossing the Key Bridge, turning L and coming back to Iwo via Mt. Vernon 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.

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.