CHRC Run Routes - Week of March 16
Beata Jajko
Capitol Hill Running Club Friends,
The hibernation season is officially over (Yellowstone style)! Time to get back outside and join us for our runs — it’s always a great time.
If you have a favorite running route, let us know! We’d love to include it in our weekly runs.
Spring racing season is officially here! To everyone racing this upcoming weekend — enjoy it. You’ve put in the work! Soak in the cheerful atmosphere, trust your training, and most importantly, have fun.
Keep showing up. We hope to see you out there!
Beata and Bianca
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This Week’s Runs
Tuesday, March 17 (6:30 AM from US Capitol/southwest corner of Capitol Reflecting Pool)
Memorial Bridge – 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, March 19 (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 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
Saturday, March 21 (7:30 AM from Marine Corps War Memorial/Arlington)
Roosevelt Island Run, 3.8 or 5.4 or 6.4 mile route options (you’ve asked – we are bringing it back!).
Route: Ft. Myer Dr/Lynn St through Rosslyn, tun right just before Key Bridge onto Mount Vernon Trail access path. Cross Roosevelt Island Park causeway and take the outer loop path around the Island. Return the way you came for a 3.4 mile run, or turn left onto Mount Vernon trail after you cross the causeway and return to the Iwo Jima Statue via Memorial Bridge for a 5.4-mile total. For 9.4 mile total this route can be extended to 6.4-miles by crossing the Memorial Bridge towards the end and running a loop around the Lincoln and returning to the Iwo Jima statue on the opposite side of the bridge.
If you will be coming from DC please check Traffic Impact | Rock 'n' Roll Washington DC
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The 2026 Marine Corps Marathon Race Series
The 2026 MCM race series is kicking off this weekend! Please check the website for more information, including special challenges and how and when to register.
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Marine Corps 17.75K |
March 21, 2026 |
Prince William Forest Park, Dumfries, VA |
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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.