CHRC Run Routes - Week of 29 September (Longest Run this Saturday!!)
harris.laughrey
Good Afternoon CHRC Friends!
Time to really feel the ‘pain’ with the longest run of our training program this Saturday, October 4! Make sure you are hydrating and stretching for this one!
Week 18 Run Schedule (See links below for a map of each run):
Please note that all of our runs begin at 6:30 am, including the Saturday runs!
Also, just a reminder that we now have Modified Saturday Runs. Not training for the marathon but still want to join? We have shorter runs on Saturday for those who still want to run with the group, but maybe not as far! Come join our modified Saturday Runs!
This week's runs are:
Tuesday, September 30 : (6:30AM from US Capitol/Grant Statue) Lincoln Memorial and back to Grant Statute (4.3 miles)
Thursday, October 2 : (6:30AM from US Capitol/Grant Statue) 4.8 Miles, Around the Tidal Basin and back to Grant Statue.
Saturday, October 4: (6:30AM from WWII Iwo Jima Memorial) From the WWII Iwo Jima Memorial, heading to the Francis Scott Key Bridge, then south on Rock Creek Trail to Hains Point (water point at the tip). Continue north to the National Mall, east to the Grant Statue in front of Capitol Hill (around Capitol Hill reflection pool), then loop back through the Mall and around the White House before returning to Hains Point (water point again at Hains Point). From there, proceed to Memorial Bridge and south on the Mount Vernon Trail until the parking lot at Gravely Point, then return to the Iwo Jima Memorial. Total distance is 23 miles, with water point available at tip of Hains Point (5.5-mile and a 15-mile water stop.) Multiple bathrooms and water fountains along the way
CHRC 2025 T-Shirts Are IN!
T-Shirts are in!!
- Donation: $25.00 per shirt (goes toward our annual pre-marathon dinner!)
- How to Get Yours:
- Venmo @Ray_Celeste
- Pick up your shirt at a run, or if you work on the Hill, Ray can deliver!
Show off your CHRC pride while supporting a great tradition.
CHRC Annual Pre-Marathon Pasta Dinner
Let’s carb-load and celebrate together!
- Who: All CHRC members + family & friends!!
- What: Our legendary annual pasta feast at Carmine’s Restaurant—CHRC covers everything except alcohol.
- Where: 425 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20004
- When: Thursday, October 23rd
- Happy Hour: 5:30–6:30 PM
- Dinner: Follows in a private dining area
- Menu: Pasta, chicken, salmon, salad, dessert, and nonalcoholic drinks—plenty to fuel your race weekend!
- RSVP: Email Ray Celeste at raymond...@gmail.com by October 21st
- Questions: Call or text Ray at 703-819-5203
💧 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
Marine Corps Motivation:
In honor of the 250th Marine Corps Birthday, 50th MCM, and 25th CHRC Anniversary, some of our Marine Defense Fellows will be kicking off Saturday runs and manning water points to keep you moving!
This week’s run will be supported by Capt Elizabeth Hosie and MSgt Joe Barnard.
Be sure to say hello and thank them!
Upcoming Race Dates:
- 41st Annual Army Ten Miler, Arlington, VA, October 12, 2024. General registration is open now: https://www.armytenmiler.com/
- Annual Marine Corps Marathon - October 26, 2025
Have a race you love? Suggest it for the group!
Looking forward to another strong week on the run!
See
you out there!
Harris & Calvin