CHRC Run Routes (Week of 21 Oct)- MCM Link up Spot, Annual Pre-Marathon Dinner & Off-Season Info

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Oct 19, 2025, 3:01:46 PM10/19/25

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Good Afternoon, CHRC Team —

We’re in the home stretch, the Marine Corps Marathon is just 7 days away! Best of luck to all our runners, and thank you for joining us throughout this MCM training season.

If you need an extra boost of motivation, enjoy this video from the 249th Birthday Message (the 250th hasn’t dropped yet!).

Important note about off-season: Next week starts the Off-Season so be on the lookout for run route emails from Isabel Sanchez.

This Week’s Runs

Tuesday, October 21: (6:30 AM from US Capitol/Grant Statue) WWII Memorial (From Grant Statue to WWII Memorial and back) 3 mi.

Thursday, October 23: (6:30 AM from US Capitol/Grant Statue) Home of the Commandants Run (From Grant Statue to Penn Ave to 8th and I, around the Commandant's House, and return via Penn Ave) 3 mi.

No Saturday run this week — race day is Sunday, October 26!

CHRC Annual Pre-Marathon Pasta Dinner

Let’s carb-load and celebrate together!

Who: All CHRC members, family, and friends
What: Annual pasta feast at Carmine’s (CHRC covers dinner; alcohol is on your own)
Where: Carmine’s, 425 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20004
When: Thursday, October 23

Happy Hour: 5:30–6:30 PM
Dinner: Immediately following in a private dining area

Menu: Pasta, chicken, salmon, salad, dessert, and non-alcoholic drinks — plenty to fuel your race weekend!

RSVP: Email Ray Celeste at raymond...@gmail.com by October 21
Questions: Call or text Ray at 703-819-5203

🎽 Race Day Information

Race Day Link-Up Point:
The race begins at 7:20 pm so the group will link up at 6:45 am. The group plans to meet at 0715 on Virginia State Route (SR) 110, just past the overpass on race day. There is a small service utility building with Route 110 frontage there, so keep an eye out for fellow Club members in front of it. Use the following Google Map pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/aDpuuQaUnzouN57X8.

For any race questions, reach out to Calvin Ruidiaz or Ray Celeste. You can also find great resources at the Expo information desk when you pick up your packet.

Support Our Water Stops:

Want to help with hydration? Contribute to our Gatorade & water fund via Venmo: @Ray_Celeste

Join the CHRC Strava Club:

Track your runs, view our weekly routes, and connect with other runners. Strava syncs with Apple Watch, Garmin, and more.
Strava CHRC Run Club Link

Upcoming Race Dates:

Annual Marine Corps Marathon - October 26, 2025
Veteran’s Day 5k – November 9, 2025
JFK 50 Miler – Saturday, November 22, 2025

Calvin and I thank you all for a great season — and best of luck to our MCM runners next Sunday!