CHRC Run Routes - Week of March 30
Beata Jajko
Capitol Hill Running Club Friends,
The Cherry Blossom is always quite a scene! If you haven’t had the chance to experience it yet, come join us for our weekday runs this week. And congratulations to those who raced this weekend—we definitely noticed! 😊
We also have a few new runners, so before getting to this week’s runs, we thought it would be helpful to share a few quick logistical reminders.
Keep showing up. We hope to see you out there!
Beata and Bianca
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Logistics:
· Starting times & locations for our off-season runs:
· Tuesdays and Thursdays we will meet at 6:30 am at the US Capitol/Southwest corner of the Capitol Reflecting Pool.
· Saturdays we will meet at 7:30 am. Most of the runs will start from the Marine Corps War Memorial/Arlington Most runs will start from the Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington to take advantage of varied routes and nearby bathroom/water facilities. Some runs may start from the Capitol, and we will also try to revive the old club tradition of beginning at least one off‑season run from a different location—just to mix things up and keep it interesting. Stay tuned!
· We welcome feedback on ways to make the club more interactive. If you have ideas, please email us! We’d also love to hear about your favorite routes, races you’d recommend, what keeps you motivated, and your funny (or not‑so‑funny) running stories. And if you are training for a specific race and would like to find a running buddy, we are happy to help connect you.
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This Week’s Runs
· Tuesday, March 31 (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, April 2 (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, April 4 (7:30 AM from Marine Corps War Memorial/Arlington)
Rock Creek Parkway Trail Run, out and back for distance of your choice
Route: L – N Marshall Dr onto trail beside Rte 110 to L – Memorial Ave towards Memorial Bridge. Cross over bridge to L- Rock Creek Parkway northbound.
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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.
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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.